Full-Stack / Backend Engineer – Project-Based SaaS Development | UAE

Role Description

A Full-Stack / Backend Engineer – Project-Based SaaS Development is responsible for developing, maintaining, and improving scalable SaaS applications and backend services. The role works closely with product, frontend, and technical teams to deliver reliable, secure, and high-quality software solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain SaaS applications and backend services.
• Design and implement scalable, reliable, and secure software solutions.
• Develop RESTful APIs, integrations, and backend services.
• Build and maintain databases, data models, and application logic.
• Support frontend development and integration when required.
• Write clean, efficient, maintainable, and well-documented code.
• Perform testing, debugging, troubleshooting, and performance optimization.
• Integrate third-party services, APIs, and cloud-based platforms.
• Participate in code reviews, technical discussions, and architecture decisions.
• Support software deployments, releases, and production environments.
• Monitor application performance, reliability, and security.
• Maintain technical documentation and development records.
• Collaborate with product, design, QA, and engineering teams.
• Identify technical issues and implement effective solutions.
• Deliver assigned project milestones and development tasks on schedule.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology , or a related field.
• Relevant experience in full-stack, backend, or SaaS application development.
• Strong knowledge of JavaScript/TypeScript, Python, Java, Node.js , or similar technologies.
• Experience with backend frameworks such as Node.js, Express, Django, FastAPI, Spring , or similar.
• Experience with React, Next.js, Vue, or other frontend frameworks is advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of SQL and relational databases such as PostgreSQL or MySQL.
• Experience with REST APIs, microservices, integrations, and authentication.
• Familiarity with Git, CI/CD, Docker, and modern development practices.
• Experience with AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, or other cloud platforms is advantageous.
• Strong understanding of software security, scalability, and performance.
• Good analytical, technical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to work independently on project-based assignments and meet deadlines.
• UAE/GCC technology or SaaS experience is advantageous.
• Professional, reliable, organized, proactive, and results-oriented.