Backend Developer (Dubai, AE)

Job Title

Job Scope

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Backend Application Development
• Design, develop, and maintain backend services using Node.js and NestJS .
• Build modular, scalable, and maintainable server-side architectures.
• API Development
• Design, implement, and maintain RESTful APIs (and GraphQL where applicable).
• Ensure APIs are secure, performant, well-documented, and versioned.
• Database Design & Integration
• Design and optimize relational and/or NoSQL databases.
• Write efficient queries, indexes, and migrations.
• Ensure data consistency, integrity, and performance.
• Performance Optimization
• Identify performance bottlenecks in APIs, database queries, and services.
• Apply caching, async processing, and other optimization techniques.
• .NET Integration (Plus)
• Contribute to or integrate with existing .NET / ASP.NET Core services.
• Support hybrid environments where Node.js and .NET systems coexist.
• Security Implementation
• Implement authentication and authorization mechanisms (JWT, OAuth, RBAC).
• Apply security best practices to protect APIs, data, and infrastructure.
• Testing & Quality Assurance
• Write unit, integration, and API tests to ensure reliability and stability.
• Participate in automated testing and quality improvement initiatives.
• Debugging & Troubleshooting
• Diagnose and resolve application, API, and database issues.
• Support production issues and perform root-cause analysis.
• Version Control & CI/CD
• Work with version control systems (Git, Azure DevOps, GitHub).
• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and automated deployments.
• Code Reviews & Standards
• Participate in peer code reviews to maintain high coding standards.
• Ensure adherence to best practices and architectural guidelines.
• Documentation
• Maintain clear technical documentation for APIs, services, and system designs.
• Collaboration
• Work closely with frontend developers (e.g., React), architects, DevOps, QA, and business teams to deliver end-to-end solutions.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
• Proven experience developing backend systems using Node.js and NestJS .
• Strong understanding of RESTful API design and backend architecture.
• Solid experience with database design and SQL (PostgreSQL, SQL Server, MySQL, etc.).
• Strong knowledge of asynchronous programming , event-driven architectures, and scalability concepts.
• Good understanding of object-oriented and/or modular programming principles .
• Experience with frontend integration (React or similar) from a backend perspective.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Education

Experience