Staff Backend Engineer
- Salary
- Not stated
- Level
- Staff
- Work type
- Remote · United Arab Emirates only
- Visa
- Not stated
Open. First seen 11 October 2026.
About the role
Do you love building scalable backend systems that power real-world products?
We’re looking for a Backend Engineer to join our team at Ahoy and help us design secure, reliable, and high-performance platforms.
What you’ll do:
🔹 Build and maintain production-ready backend services
🔹 Design APIs and ensure system scalability & performance
🔹 Work with Node.js, TypeScript, and AWS (Lambda, DynamoDB, SQS, Cognito, etc.)
🔹 Collaborate with product, design, and cross-functional teams
🔹 Ensure quality through TDD, CI/CD, and clean architecture
What we’re looking for:
✅ 4+ years of backend development (Node.js/TypeScript)
✅ Strong experience with AWS and microservices
✅ Knowledge of SQL/NoSQL databases, REST/GraphQL APIs
✅ Passion for clean, maintainable, and secure code
✅ Startup or fast-paced environment experience is a plus
Come join us and help shape the future of tech at Ahoy 🚀
Salary context
20 other open postings titled Staff Backend Engineer state a salary: median USD 208,500 to USD 260,000 a year.
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