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Backend Engineer
full-time•Dubai
About this role
Location: Dubai, United Arab EmiratesThales people architect solutions that are relied upon to deliver operational advantage at every decisive moment throughout the mission. Defence and armed forces customers rely on us to deliver the full range of defensive systems for land, sea, and air. From early warning, to threat neutralisation, our platforms cover all levels from very short-range systems, to extended protection across the entire battle-space including Airspace Mobility Solutions, Vehicles and Tactical Systems and Missile Defence, Optronics, and Radar.Thales has built a presence in the United Arab Emirates for over 35 years, and today has over 300 employees. Thales in the UAE is part of our Middle East business that has 1,800 people across Egypt, Iraq, Kuwait, KSA, Lebanon, Oman, Pakistan, Qatar and UAE. Together we delivered technology for the Dubai metro, the longest driverless metro network in the world and a fare collection system that processes up to 250,000 transactions per day. We make UAE a safer place by providing secure electronic payment solutions, cyber security systems and communications as well as security systems for Dubai International Airport and air traffic management and navigation systems for Abu Dhabi’s airport.At Thales we provide CAREERS and not only jobs. With Thales employing 80,000 employees in 68 countries our mobility policy enables thousands of employees each year to develop their careers at home and abroad, in their existing areas of expertise or by branching out into new fields. Together we believe that embracing flexibility is a smarter way of working. Great journeys start here, apply now!
JOB OBJECTIVE
Senior backend developer with proficiency in .NET 6+, API Design and implementation of scalable microservices solutions in Kubernetes and cloud native environment.
ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Architect, design, and develop reactive, scalable, high-performance backend services using .NET Core within a microservices architecture.
- Lead technical initiatives by setting coding standards, conducting design reviews, and ensuring adherence to best practices.
- Own the end-to-end development lifecycle, from requirements gathering to deployment, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality solutions.
- Optimize backend services for performance, scalability, and reliability, with a focus on cloud-native solutions.
- Implement advanced security and data protection measures, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
- Collaborate closely with QA and product teams to streamline CI/CD pipelines and ensure smooth deployments.
WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
- 8+ years of experience
QUALIFICATION, CERTIFICATION & EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- 8+ years of professional experience in software development, with a strong focus on backend engineering using .NET Core.
- Proven expertise in developing Web API/RESTful services at scale (including WebSockets).
- Deep proficiency in relational databases (SQL Server, PostgreSQL) and ORM frameworks, with strong query optimization skills.
- Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP) and cloud-native architectures.
- Familiarity with NoSQL databases (MongoDB, Redis) and distributed caching strategies.
- Strong knowledge of version control systems (Git) and CI/CD pipelines.
- Solid understanding of event-driven architecture, including message brokers and queue services (e.g., NATS.io, RabbitMQ, Kafka, Azure Service Bus, AWS SQS).
- Exposure to containerization and orchestration tools (Docker, Kubernetes) is highly desirable. (CKAD certification would be appreciated).
- Excellent problem-solving, leadership, and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams."
PREFERRED SKILLS
Backend expertise in .Net 6+.
HSE RESPONSIBILITIES
- Ensure both your own safety and the safety of others at all times.
- Maintain an active role in achieving the objectives and adhering to the HSE Thales Policy
- Comply with local HSE laws and legislation.
- To use safety equipment (including PPE) as required and intended.
- Lead by example and actively encourage departments to look at ways to conserve water & energy, minimise the generation of waste, and encourage recycling.
- Every one within Thales has the right to stop work if they believe that their activities may affect their health and safety or that of others. In this circumstance, such conditions must be reported immediately to their line manager and the HSE department.
What you'll do
- The Backend Engineer will architect, design, and develop scalable backend services using .NET Core within a microservices architecture. They will lead technical initiatives, optimize backend services, and collaborate with QA and product teams for smooth deployments.
About Thales
Thales (Euronext Paris: HO) is a global leader in advanced technologies for the Defence, Aerospace, and Cyber & Digital sectors. Its portfolio of innovative products and services addresses several major challenges: sovereignty, security, sustainability and inclusion.
The Group invests more than €4 billion per year in Research & Development in key areas, particularly for critical environments, such as Artificial Intelligence, cybersecurity, quantum and cloud technologies.
Thales has more than 83,000 employees in 68 countries. In 2024, the Group generated sales of €20.6 billion.
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What does a Backend Engineer do at Thales?
As a Backend Engineer at Thales, you will: the Backend Engineer will architect, design, and develop scalable backend services using .NET Core within a microservices architecture. They will lead technical initiatives, optimize backend services, and collaborate with QA and product teams for smooth deployments..
Is the Backend Engineer position at Thales remote?
The Backend Engineer position at Thales is based in Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.
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