Backend Engineer

Join Bayut & dubizzle as a Backend Engineer, building scalable APIs for millions of users, focusing on innovation and automation in a dynamic, diverse team environment.

Bayut & dubizzle are iconic, homegrown brands with a strong presence across the seven emirates in the UAE. Connecting millions of users nationwide, we are committed to delivering the best online search experience.

As part of Dubizzle Group, we are among the leading classified brands with a collective strength of 8 brands and over 160 million monthly users who trust our platform for their needs.

At dubizzle, you'll be part of high-performing cross-functional "Squads" dedicated to creating win-win exchanges for our users.

• Build and maintain robust APIs, ensuring they are healthy, monitored, automated, and scalable.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams from design to deployment, resolving production issues efficiently.
• Support products focusing on automation, availability, performance, and reliability.
• Assist mobile engineers and business intelligence teams throughout the development cycle.
• Contribute to building an industry-leading platform with a focus on innovation.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering preferred.
• 3+ years experience in analysis, design, coding, and implementation of web applications using Python and Django.
• 1+ years experience with API-based architectures (e.g., SOA).
• Experience with high-traffic, large-scale web products.
• Knowledge of web infrastructure, distributed systems, performance analysis, and search infrastructure.
• Experience with the full development cycle.
• Proficiency in Django, Python, including paradigms like meta-classes, decorators, descriptors, list comprehensions, and inheritance.
• Knowledge of database management, preferably MySQL, PostgreSQL, and NoSQL databases.
• Understanding of Agile methodologies such as Scrum, Kanban, and XP.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Enthusiasm for exploring new and existing technologies.
• Ability to prioritize and adapt in a fast-paced environment.

We offer a fast-paced, high-performing team environment in a multicultural setting with over 60 nationalities, along with a competitive tax-free salary, health insurance, annual air ticket allowance, discounts, rewards, and learning opportunities. Bayut & dubizzle are committed to diversity and inclusion, providing equal employment opportunities for all.