Backend & Database Engineer

Role overview Design and operate backend services and data layers for SaaS and ERP systems, where accurate business records, secure access, and long-term maintainability matter. This senior role owns database structure, migrations, query performance, API security, and reporting integrity. It also works closely with full-stack engineers to establish reliable service contracts and handle failure cases.

Responsibilities - Lead PostgreSQL schema design, database migrations, indexing, and query tuning. - Build secure APIs and role-based or row-level access controls. - Support integrations, webhooks, and reporting pipelines. - Investigate production data issues using systematic debugging. - Coordinate with full-stack engineers on API contracts and failure handling.

Requirements - Strong PostgreSQL expertise in production systems. - Experience working with business data that requires high integrity, such as financial or operational records. - Proficiency in Node.js or Python for API services. - Security-aware practices for authorization, secrets, and auditability.

Benefits and work setup - Remote full-time role with some schedule overlap for work across the UAE, US, and UK. - Client work spanning software, AI, and growth marketing. - Clear ownership, asynchronous written collaboration, and senior mentorship, with potential to grow toward lead responsibilities. - Compensation and benefits are discussed during the interview process.