Technical Architect

InterQuest Solutions; Manchester; Remote; GBP 119,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global consulting firm is seeking a hands-on Technical Architect to join their team in Dubai. The role includes mentoring junior engineers, leading backend architecture design, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Ideal candidates will have strong backend development skills and experience in fast-paced environments. The position offers a competitive salary of up to £140K and full relocation support.

Benefits

Relocation support

Competitive salary

Opportunity to mentor a team

Qualifications

• Strong backend development experience with relevant languages.
• Proven experience with API design and cloud platforms.
• Hands-on leadership and experience managing junior engineers.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and operation of backend services and APIs.
• Mentor and manage a small team of junior engineers.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for end-to-end solutions.

Skills

Strong backend development experience (.NET, Java, Node.js, or Python)

Proven experience with API design

Experience with relational/NoSQL databases

Hands-on leadership

Collaborative mindset

Experience in startup or fast-moving environments

Job description

Technical Architect – Dubai (Relocation Required)
Salary: Up to £140K Full-time Permanent

About the Role

Our client, a leading global consulting and technology firm, is seeking a hands-on Technical Architect to join their Dubai team.

This is an exciting opportunity for a senior engineer who thrives in fast-paced environments, enjoys mentoring others, and has a solution-focused mindset.

You’ll take ownership of backend architecture, lead a small team of engineers and work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, high-performance systems.

This role is perfect for someone with startup or high-growth experience who is comfortable being hands-on while driving strategic architectural decisions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and operation of backend services and APIs
• Mentor and manage a small team of junior engineers
• Ensure solutions are reliable, secure, and high performing
• Collaborate with product, frontend, and data teams to deliver end-to-end solutions
• Drive best practices in CI/CD, observability, DevOps, and technical documentation
• Influence overall technical strategy and architectural decisions

Skills & Experience

• Strong backend development experience (.NET, Java, Node.js, or Python)
• Proven experience with API design, relational/NoSQL databases, and cloud platforms
• Hands-on leadership and experience managing junior engineers
• Solution-oriented with a collaborative mindset
• Experience in startup, scale-up, or fast-moving environments is highly desirable

Why This Role?

• Join a global consulting and technology leader
• Lead impactful projects while remaining hands-on
• Relocation to Dubai with full support
• Competitive salary up to £140K
• Opportunity to mentor and develop a small engineering team

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, religion/belief, race, marriage, civil partnership, pregnancy, maternity, sex or sexual orientation. Please make us aware if you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.