Bayut & dubizzle are iconic, homegrown brands with a strong presence across the seven emirates in the UAE. We connect millions of users across the country, delivering the best online search experience. As part of Dubizzle Group, we align with some of the strongest classified brands in the market, boasting over 160 million monthly users.
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At dubizzle, you will be part of high-performing cross-functional "Squads" dedicated to providing win-win exchanges for our beloved users. As a Backend Engineer, you will advance our development stack and ensure scalability as we grow to millions of monthly active users across multiple countries.
Key Responsibilities:
- Build and maintain robust APIs, ensuring all services are healthy, monitored, automated, and designed to scale.
- Collaborate closely with other teams during the design phase and resolve production issues effectively.
- Support a variety of products with a focus on automation, availability, performance, and reliability.
- Assist mobile engineers and business intelligence before, during, and after each sprint with the aim of building an industry-leading platform focused on innovation.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering (preferred).
- 3+ years of experience in the analysis, design, coding, and implementation of web applications using Python and Django.
- 1+ years of experience with API-based architectures (e.g., SOA).
- Experience working on high-traffic and large-scale web products.
- Familiarity with web infrastructure, distributed systems, performance analysis, and search infrastructure.
- In-depth knowledge of Python, including meta-classes, decorators, descriptors, list comprehensions, and multiple inheritance/mixins.
- Experience with database management technologies, preferably MySQL and PostgreSQL, as well as understanding NoSQL databases.
- Understanding of Agile methodologies such as Kanban, Scrum, and XP.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Benefits:
- Fast-paced, high-performing team in a multicultural environment with over 60 nationalities.
- Competitive tax-free salary.
- Comprehensive health insurance.
- Annual air ticket allowance.
- Employee discounts at multiple vendors across the emirates.
- Rewards and recognitions.
- Opportunities for learning and development.
Language Requirements:
- Proficiency in English is preferred.
Bayut & dubizzle is an equal opportunity employer, celebrating diversity and committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
