We are hiring on behalf of a global leader in the Technology, Information and Internet industry for a Software Engineer, Micro Platforms to work fully remote, including from the UAE. This role involves designing, developing, and maintaining scalable micro platforms that support core business services, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-performance solutions in a distributed systems environment.
About the Opportunity – Remote Tech Career
Work Model: Fully remote, work from anywhere including the UAE
Compensation: Highly competitive $180K–$250K/yr salary range
Industry Leader: Contribute to next-generation platforms for a global technology company
Influence: Opportunity to shape architectural decisions and drive technical innovation
Hiring Approach: Skills-based hiring open to all qualified candidates
Global Impact & Career Opportunity
Flexible Location: Work remotely from the UAE while joining a global engineering team
Cloud & Distributed Systems: Hands-on work with AWS, GCP, Azure, Docker and Kubernetes
Modern Practices: Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure as code (Terraform, Ansible)
Career Growth: High-earning potential with a fast-paced, innovation-driven employer
Position Overview
This Software Engineer, Micro Platforms role involves designing, building, and maintaining scalable micro platforms that are performant and reliable, implementing and optimizing backend services using modern development practices, collaborating with DevOps for seamless deployment and monitoring, writing clean and testable code, and troubleshooting technical issues across distributed systems in a fully remote, global work environment.
Why This Role Matters: As Software Engineer, Micro Platforms, you build the scalable infrastructure powering core business services for a global technology leader, work fully remote from the UAE with a competitive $180K-$250K salary, gain hands-on exposure to microservices, Kubernetes, and multi-cloud environments, influence key architectural decisions, and grow your career in a fast-paced, innovation-focused engineering culture.
Key Responsibilities
Platform Design & Development
- Design, build, and maintain micro platforms that are scalable, performant, and reliable
- Implement and optimize backend services using modern development practices
- Contribute to the development of next-generation platforms
DevOps Collaboration & Deployment
- Collaborate with DevOps to ensure seamless deployment and monitoring of platforms
- Support infrastructure as code practices using tools like Terraform and Ansible
- Work within CI/CD pipelines to streamline releases
Code Quality & Engineering Best Practices
- Write clean, maintainable, and testable code following engineering best practices
- Apply microservices architecture principles in distributed system design
- Contribute to code reviews and technical documentation
Troubleshooting & Technical Innovation
- Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues across distributed systems
- Influence architectural decisions and drive technical innovation
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-performance solutions
Qualifications & Requirements
Experience Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in software engineering with a focus on backend development
Technical Skills
- Proficiency in programming languages such as Go, Python, Java, or similar
- Strong understanding of microservices architecture and distributed systems
- Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure as code (Terraform, Ansible)
About This Opportunity
This role offers a unique opportunity to work with a global leader in the Technology, Information and Internet industry, contributing to the development of next-generation platforms. The employer hires based on skills and expertise, welcoming all qualified candidates regardless of background, experience, or prior employment history, with applications reviewed solely on demonstrated technical ability and qualifications.
Career Excellence: Build a high-earning, fully remote engineering career shaping next-generation micro platforms from anywhere in the UAE.
Who Should Apply?
- Senior Backend Engineers: With 5+ years building scalable distributed systems
- Microservices Specialists: Experienced in designing resilient, high-performance platforms
- Cloud & DevOps-Savvy Developers: Skilled with AWS, GCP, Azure, Docker, and Kubernetes
- Remote-First Professionals: Based in the UAE and seeking a high-paying global tech role
- Infrastructure-as-Code Practitioners: Familiar with Terraform, Ansible, and CI/CD pipelines
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