Senior Backend Engineer – Database

2 weeks ago


Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates VaporVM Full time 120,000 - 240,000 per year

We are seeking a
Senior Backend Engineer – Database & Migration Specialist
to join our in-house development team in Dubai.

The ideal candidate will have
strong expertise in backend architecture, database design, optimization, and migration
, ensuring seamless data flow, high performance, and security across systems.

This is an exciting opportunity to work on
enterprise-scale solutions
that demand reliability, scalability, and secure data handling.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain
    scalable backend services and APIs
    using
    (TypeScript)
    or
    Java Spring Boot
    .
  • Architect and optimize
    relational and non-relational databases

    PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB
    .
  • Plan and execute
    data migration strategies
    across environments and platforms with zero downtime.
  • Ensure
    data integrity, consistency, and rollback mechanisms
    during migration and deployment.
  • Implement
    secure coding practices
    aligned with
    OWASP standards
    and compliance guidelines.
  • Collaborate with
    DevOps teams
    to automate migration workflows and integrate with
    CI/CD pipelines
    .
  • Write and maintain
    unit tests
    ensuring high code coverage and application stability.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve
    performance bottlenecks
    and
    database anomalies
    .
  • Maintain documentation for
    database schemas, migration processes, and operational procedures
    .

Required Skills & Experience

  • 5–8+ years
    of professional experience in
    backend development and database engineering
    .
  • Strong hands-on expertise in
    (TypeScript)
    or
    Java Spring Boot
    .
  • Proven experience in
    database architecture, optimization, and data modeling
    (PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB).
  • Demonstrated success in
    data migration, ETL, and transformation
    processes.
  • Familiarity with
    cloud platforms
    such as
    Azure
    or
    Oracle Cloud (OCI)
    .
  • Practical knowledge of
    containerization
    (Docker, Kubernetes).
  • Experience implementing
    unit testing frameworks
    and maintaining robust
    code coverage
    .
  • Understanding of
    secure data handling
    ,
    OWASP compliance
    , and
    performance optimization
    .
  • Excellent
    problem-solving
    and
    communication
    skills.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in
    Computer Science, Software Engineering
    , or a related field.
  • Experience working on
    enterprise-scale or government projects
    .
  • Exposure to
    data warehousing
    or
    big data platforms
    is an advantage.


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