Offer summary

Qualifications:

Proven experience as a Backend Engineer or similar role., Proficiency in Go, with experience in PHP, Python, or other languages acceptable., Strong understanding of RESTful APIs and web services., Excellent problem-solving skills and strong communication skills in English..

Key responsibilities:

Develop, maintain, and optimize backend services and APIs.

Collaborate with frontend developers to integrate user-facing elements with server-side logic.

Ensure the scalability and performance of applications.

Participate in code reviews and contribute to a high-performing team culture.

MENA Alliances is a woman-owned business dedicated to connecting global companies with highly-skilled, vetted talent from the MENA (the Middle East and North Africa) region. We source top-notch candidates for you by tapping into our rich network of the MENA region’s best tech pros. Our vetted professionals are experienced and ready to go, and training is rarely required. Ex: Software engineers, programmers, designers, translators, and more at the click of a button. Spending your childhood and youth in a refugee camp and conflict zone could lead you to believe that there is no opportunity available to you in the world. No opportunity means no hope. We wanted to change that for ambitious, talented people who have the skills but are under-employed. Scale your business by building remote teams from MENA’s ambitious top professionals. MENA Alliances Mission: Our mission is to help women and young professionals in the MENA region access the self-determination that comes with in-demand skills and career opportunities. Everyone deserves to reach their full potential, find their passion, and achieve success - no matter where in the world they live. We believe in a world where location is no longer a barrier for diligent, talented people to reach for the success they envision for their future. Our clients range from large enterprises with mega data projects to startups wanting to hire experienced developers. Our core services include: Qualified Professionals On-Demand Translation & Localization Data Labelling & Annotation Our Impact on Numbers: More than 700 jobs offered have been implemented by more than 700 professionals (primarily women and youth). More than 3000 youth and graduates have been trained on skills and tools that enable them to work online and compete in the global market. Her company has reached Global markets such as the US, UK, Swaziland, Germany, Netherlands, and the Gulf region.

Job description

This is a remote position.

We are seeking a talented and motivated Backend Engineer to join our client dynamic team. As a Backend Engineer, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining our backend services, ensuring they are scalable, robust, and efficient. You will work closely with our client's team to deliver high-quality solutions that meet our client users' needs.

Key Responsibilities

Develop, maintain, and optimize backend services and APIs.
Collaborate with frontend-developers to integrate user-facing elements with server-side logic.
Ensure the scalability and performance of applications.
Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code.
Troubleshoot and debug applications.
Participate in code reviews and contribute to a high-performing team culture.
Implement security and data protection measures.
Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and industry trends

Requirements

Proven experience as a Backend Engineer or similar role.
Proficiency in Go is preferred; experience with PHP, Python, or other languages is acceptable depending on the candidate.
Experience with AWS (Amazon Web Services) is preferred.
Strong understanding of RESTful APIs and web services.
Familiarity with database technologies such as SQL, NoSQL, and in-memory databases.
Knowledge of version control systems (e.g., Git).
Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Strong communication skills and fluency in English.