About the Role We are seeking an experienced Staff Software Engineer to lead the design and delivery of secure, scalable backend systems. This is a hands-on leadership role with responsibilities spanning architecture, coding, and mentoring, while partnering closely with Product and cross-functional teams.Key Responsibilities Design and build reliable, testable, production-ready backend services. Drive architectural decisions and own features end-to-end. Write clean, maintainable code with strong test coverage. Mentor engineers and set best practices across the team. Oversee system monitoring, incident response, and workflow improvements. Collaborate cross-functionally and contribute to hiring efforts.Requirements 5+ years backend experience, 4+ years with Node.js & TypeScript. Strong expertise in AWS (Lambda, Cognito, S3, DynamoDB, SQS/SNS, CloudFormation). Experience with serverless, microservices, event-driven architectures. Skilled in TDD, CI/CD, REST/GraphQL APIs, secure coding. Proficiency in SQL and NoSQL databases. Startup/fast-paced environment experience preferred.
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Staff Software Engineer to lead the design and delivery of secure, scalable backend systems. This is a hands-on leadership role with responsibilities spanning architecture, coding, and mentoring, while partnering closely with Product and cross-functional teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and build reliable, testable, production-ready backend services.
- Drive architectural decisions and own features end-to-end.
- Write clean, maintainable code with strong test coverage.
- Mentor engineers and set best practices across the team.
- Oversee system monitoring, incident response, and workflow improvements.
- Collaborate cross-functionally and contribute to hiring efforts.
Requirements
- 5+ years backend experience, 4+ years with Node.js & TypeScript.
- Strong expertise in AWS (Lambda, Cognito, S3, DynamoDB, SQS/SNS, CloudFormation).
- Experience with serverless, microservices, event-driven architectures.
- Skilled in TDD, CI/CD, REST/GraphQL APIs, secure coding.
- Proficiency in SQL and NoSQL databases.
- Startup/fast-paced environment experience preferred.
Flatgigs, Your Strategic Execution Partner for Startup Growth in MENA.We go beyond recruitment. Flatgigs specializes in strategically solving critical talent and operational gaps that hinder startup scaling across the MENA region. Headquartered in the dynamic hub of Dubai, UAE, we connect high-growth companies with exceptional, sector-specific talent – the kind that demonstrably drives measurable ROI, accelerates revenue milestones, and builds sustainable, long-term value.
Flatgigs, Your Strategic Execution Partner for Startup Growth in MENA.
We go beyond recruitment. Flatgigs specializes in strategically solving critical talent and operational gaps that hinder startup scaling across the MENA region. Headquartered in the dynamic hub of Dubai, UAE, we connect high-growth companies with exceptional, sector-specific talent – the kind that demonstrably drives measurable ROI, accelerates revenue milestones, and builds sustainable, long-term value.
