Job Main Info

• Job Title: Senior Backend Engineer (Python / Django)
• Company: Sarwa FinTech
• Department: Engineering
• Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates (Hybrid)
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Experience Level: Senior Level (4 - 6 years)

• Monthly Salary: AED 18,000 - AED 25,000 (Tax-Free, based on experience)

📝 Job Description

We are looking for a talented and passionate Senior Backend Engineer to join our core tech team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, building, and maintaining the server-side logic and cloud infrastructure that powers our financial platform. You will ensure high performance, responsiveness, and security of the applications. If you love solving complex architectural challenges and building scalable fintech systems, we would love to meet you.

🎯 Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy robust, secure, and highly scalable RESTful APIs.
• Write clean, well-tested, maintainable, and efficient code.
• Optimize database queries and system performance for maximum speed and scalability.
• Collaborate with Frontend Engineers and Product Managers to integrate user-facing elements.
• Integrate third-party services, payment gateways, and financial security protocols.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve technical issues in the production environment.

🎓 Requirements & Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience: 4 to 6 years of proven professional experience in backend development.
• Programming Languages: Strong proficiency in Python and frameworks like Django or FastAPI.
• Databases: Deep knowledge of relational databases such as PostgreSQL or MySQL.
• Tools & Technologies:
  • Solid experience with cloud platforms (AWS or Google Cloud).
  • Hands-on experience with containerization tools (Docker and Kubernetes).
  • Deep understanding of Microservices architecture and event-driven systems.
  • Proficiency with Git version control.
• Soft Skills: Strong problem-solving abilities, excellent teamwork skills, and professional English communication.

🎁 Benefits & Perks

• Competitive tax-free monthly salary.
• Comprehensive premium health insurance for you and your family.
• Flexible working hours with a hybrid work setup (2 days remote per week).
• Annual return flight tickets to your home country.
• 30 days of paid annual leave.
• Continuous learning budget for courses, certifications, and tech conferences.