Backend Application Development Associate

About the role

Tech Hive UAE is seeking a Backend Application Development Associate to design, develop, and maintain scalable backend systems for web, mobile, SaaS, and AI-powered applications. The role involves close collaboration with frontend, mobile, QA, DevOps, and AI teams to deliver end‑to‑end software solutions.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and maintain scalable backend applications, services and RESTful APIs.
• Design database schemas, write optimized queries for MySQL, PostgreSQL and NoSQL stores, and ensure high performance.
• Implement secure authentication/authorization using JWT, OAuth and API keys.
• Integrate third‑party services such as payment gateways, notification systems and external APIs.
• Build background jobs, queues, scheduled tasks and automated processes.
• Write clean, reusable, well‑documented code and participate in code reviews.
• Support deployments and production releases in collaboration with DevOps teams.

Required profile

• 2+ years of professional backend development experience.
• Strong programming skills in at least one backend language (Node.js, PHP/Laravel, Python, Java.NET).
• Proven experience building REST APIs and working with relational databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL).
• Good understanding of authentication methods (JWT, OAuth) and version control (Git).
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment and communicate effectively in English.

Required skills

• Node.js, PHP, Laravel, Python, Java.NET
• RESTful API development, GraphQL, Webhooks
• MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis
• Git, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI/CD, Jenkins
• Docker, Linux, Nginx
• AWS, Azure, Google Cloud

What we offer

• Permanent full‑time remote position.
• Competitive salary based on skills and experience.
• Opportunity to work with UAE and international clients on AI, cloud, SaaS and eCommerce projects.
• Professional learning and career growth opportunities.