Senior Software Engineer - Remote

Overview

We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to take ownership of a robust microservices-based backend built on AWS. The ideal candidate will have deep experience in system design, event-driven architecture, and domain-driven development.

In Short

• Design, build, and evolve distributed systems using microservices and event-driven patterns.
• Implement new services, workflows, and features on top of existing infrastructure.
• Ensure systems are secure, scalable, observable, and cost-efficient.
• Improve operational reliability (monitoring, alerting, auto-scaling, graceful degradation).
• Collaborate with domain experts, front-end engineers, and other backend teams.
• Mentor mid-level developers and act as a technical sounding board.
• Optionally help guide or review frontend code to maintain integration standards.

Requirements

• 7+ years of backend development experience.
• Proven expertise in AWS services.
• Strong understanding of microservices architecture, event-driven systems, and system design principles.
• Proficiency in Node.js / TypeScript. (Python is a bonus.)
• Solid API design experience (REST and GraphQL).
• Strong communication and technical leadership skills.
• Working knowledge of React/React-Native and frontend integration best practices.

Benefits

• Competitive, tax-free salary package aligned with international market standards for remote roles.
• Flexible work arrangements.
• Health insurance coverage (where applicable).
• Annual vacation leave.
• Enrollment into the UAE gratuity scheme.
• Public holidays in line with UAE Government announcements.
• Support for remote team members to feel valued.