26 Backend Developer jobs in Saudi Arabia

We are a trusted recruitment partner for organizations across the Middle East. Established in 2016, we specialize in delivering unparalleled talent solutions by leveraging our strategic market presence and understanding of evolving industry dynamics.

Our customer is seeking a Backend Developer to contribute to success in the Technical domain.

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
• 3–7 years of relevant experience
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Proficiency with industry-standard tools/software
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
• Knowledge of compliance and governance standards
• Experience in the related industry
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Ability to work in cross-functional teams
• Fluency in English; Arabic is a plus
• Proven track record of delivering results
• Adaptability to fast-paced environments

We are looking for a skilled Backend Developer to join our dynamic team at Master-Works. As a Backend Developer, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining server-side applications, ensuring high performance and responsiveness to requests from the front-end. You will collaborate with front-end developers to integrate user-facing elements using server-side logic.

Location: Hyderabad (5 Days work from office)
Working Days: Sunday to Thursday
Timings: 10 AM to 6 PM

• Develop high-quality, reusable, and maintainable back-end components for web applications.
• Design and implement RESTful APIs to support front-end functionalities.
• Collaborate with front-end developers to integrate user-facing elements using server-side logic.
• Optimize applications for maximum speed and scalability.
• Implement security and data protection measures.
• Monitor and improve server-side performance.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues across the application stack.
• Stay updated with emerging technologies and industry trends.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in back-end development.
• Proficiency in one or more back-end programming languages (e.g., Python, Java, Node.js).
• Experience with databases such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, or MongoDB.
• Familiarity with RESTful API development and integration.
• Understanding of security best practices when dealing with back-end technologies.
• Knowledge of version control systems, preferably Git.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.

Backend Developer

Location: Remote

Employment Type: Full-time

Experience Level: Mid-level (2+ years)

We're looking for a talented Backend Developer to join our growing engineering team and help us build scalable, robust solutions that power our platform.

The Role

We're seeking a motivated Backend Developer with 2+ years of experience specializing in to design, develop, and maintain server-side applications and APIs. You'll work closely with our React frontend developers, product managers, and DevOps team to deliver high-quality features that serve thousands of users in a modern JavaScript-based stack.

What You'll Do

• Design, develop, and maintain RESTful APIs using and
• Build and optimize microservices architecture
• Integrate backend services with React-based frontend applications
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented JavaScript/TypeScript code
• Optimize application performance, scalability, and security
• Work with WebSockets and real-time data communication
• Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback
• Debug and troubleshoot issues across the development and production environments
• Design and optimize database schemas (MongoDB, PostgreSQL)
• Implement automated testing with Jest, Mocha, or similar frameworks
• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and deployment processes
• Stay updated with the latest and JavaScript ecosystem trends

What We're Looking ForRequired Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional experience in backend development with
• Strong proficiency in JavaScript and TypeScript
• Hands-on experience with or similar frameworks (NestJS, Fastify, Koa)
• Experience working with React applications and understanding of frontend-backend integration
• Solid understanding of RESTful API design principles and best practices
• Experience with MongoDB and/or PostgreSQL
• Proficiency with npm/yarn and package management
• Familiarity with Git and version control workflows
• Understanding of authentication and authorization (JWT, OAuth, )
• Knowledge of asynchronous programming (Promises, async/await)
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with and server-side rendering (SSR)
• Knowledge of GraphQL and Apollo Server
• Experience with microservices architecture and API gateways
• Familiarity with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Experience with message queues (RabbitMQ, Kafka, Bull)
• Knowledge of Redis for caching and session management
• Understanding of WebSocket implementation )
• Experience with testing frameworks (Jest, Mocha, Chai, Supertest)
• Familiarity with TypeORM, Prisma, or Mongoose
• Experience with serverless architecture (AWS Lambda, Firebase Functions)
• Knowledge of Agile/Scrum methodologies
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field (or equivalent experience)

Technical Skills

• Languages: JavaScript (ES6+), TypeScript,
• Frameworks: , NestJS, or Fastify
• Frontend: React (for integration understanding)
• Databases: MongoDB, PostgreSQL, Redis
• ORMs: Mongoose, TypeORM, Prisma, Sequelize
• Testing: Jest, Mocha, Chai, Supertest
• Tools: Git, Docker, Postman, npm/yarn
• Cloud: AWS (EC2, S3, Lambda), Azure, or Google Cloud Platform
• Real-time: , WebSockets
• Other: Nginx, PM2, Linux, CI/CD (GitHub Actions, GitLab CI)

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

We're looking for a talented Backend Developer to build secure, scalable APIs that power our platform.

What You'll Do

• Build and maintain REST APIs using TypeScript + Express

• ⁠Design and optimize databases with Prisma + MySQL

• ⁠mplement authentication and role-based access control (RBAC)

• sure strong error handling, validation, and performance

• llaborate with frontend and product teams

What We're Looking For

• Solid experience with TypeScript, (Express)

• Strong knowledge of MySQL and Prisma ORM

• Experience with JWT, sessions, and RBAC

• Good understanding of API best practices and Git workflows

Nice to Have

• Docker, CI/CD, or OAuth experience

If you love writing clean, scalable code and solving backend challenges — we'd love to hear from you

Remote

We are looking for a
Backend Developer
with more than
3 years of hands-on experience
in PHP and Laravel. The ideal candidate will be Senior-level or just below, with strong expertise in the Laravel ecosystem and a passion for building scalable, high-performance applications.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain scalable applications using
  Laravel
  .
• Design and implement
  RESTful APIs
  integrated with internal and external systems.
• Optimize performance using
  Laravel Octane
  , Redis caching, and query optimization.
• Implement real-time broadcasting and WebSockets with
  Laravel Reverb
  .
• Ensure application
  security, performance, and reliability
  .
• Work with relational databases (
  MySQL / PostgreSQL
  ): schema design, indexing, query optimization.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality features.
• Translate business requirements into
  technical solutions
  .
• Use
  Events, Listeners, Jobs, Queues
  to structure and optimize code.
• Write clean, testable, and well-documented code (Unit, Integration, and Feature Testing).
• Maintain Git repositories, branching strategies, and participate in
  code reviews
  .
• Contribute to
  CI/CD pipelines
  (GitHub Actions / GitLab CI) for automated testing and deployment.
• Apply best practices for
  security
  (Sanctum/JWT, CSRF, XSS, SQL Injection prevention).
• Troubleshoot issues, debug logs, and ensure system stability.
• Participate in technical discussions and propose improvements to architecture and processes.

Requirements

• 3+ years of proven experience
  in PHP development with Laravel framework.
• Strong understanding of
  OOP and Design Patterns
  .
• Solid knowledge of relational databases (
  MySQL/PostgreSQL
  ).
• Experience with
  Redis, Octane, Reverb
  , and core Laravel packages.
• Familiarity with frontend technologies (
  JavaScript, , or React
  is a plus).
• Experience with Git, CI/CD pipelines, and Agile practices.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and communicate clearly.

What We Offer

• A
  dynamic and fast-paced
  work environment.
• Opportunities for
  career growth
  and professional development.
• Work on products serving
  hundreds of thousands of daily users
  .
• Fully
  remote working model
  .

• Work closely with product managers and other team members to drive the delivery of projects, new features, and support on the L2 for incident management.

• Guide junior team members to improve their coding skills and efficiency.

• Manage your time effectively to estimate tasks and work effort for each product line.

• Support and contribute to collaborative development workflows (source control, branches, PRs) and continuous deployment practices.

• Participate in daily stand-ups with the product manager.

• Assist with peer code reviews.

• At least 4 years of hands-on experience in Python and Django web framework or similar stack.

• Strong experience in .NET Core development.

• Hands-on experience with Restful API & SOAP.

• Strong experience with MS-SQL, MySQL, SQL-plus, and other SQL databases.

• Good experience with JavaScript, HTML, CSS.

• Familiarity with frontend technologies like Angular, Blazor is a plus.

• Knowledge of NoSQL databases.

• Educational background in Computer Science or a related field.

• Work closely with product managers and other team members to drive the delivery of projects, new features, and support on the L2 for incident management.

• Guide junior team members to enhance their coding skills and efficiency.

• Manage your time effectively to estimate tasks and work effort for each product line.

• Support and contribute to collaborative development workflows, including source control, branches, PRs, and continuous deployment.

• Participate in daily stand-ups with the product manager.

• Assist with peer code reviews.

• At least 4 years of hands-on experience in Python and Django web framework or similar stack.

• Strong experience in .NET Core development.

• Hands-on experience with Restful API & SOAP.

• Strong experience with MS-SQL, MySQL, SQL-plus, and other SQL databases.

• Good experience with JavaScript, HTML, CSS.

• Familiarity with frontend technologies such as Angular, Blazor; experience in Agile environments with SCRUM or Kanban is a plus.

• Knowledge of NoSQL databases.

• Background studies in Computer Science or similar.

We are looking for a
Senior Backend Developer
to be part of a team responsible for the development of our product's backend. You should be comfortable with both front-end and back-end coding languages, PHP development frameworks (especially
Laravel
), and third-party libraries. You should also be a team player with strong problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Write PHP backend code using the Laravel framework following best practices.
• Design client-side and server-side architecture.
• Develop and manage well-functioning databases and applications.
• Write effective APIs using best practices.
• Test software to ensure responsiveness and efficiency.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade software.
• Create security and data protection settings.
• Build features and applications with a mobile-responsive design.
• Refactor legacy code and apply modern software architectures.
• Write technical documentation.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent.
• 4+ years of experience in software configuration management.
• Strong knowledge of SDLC management.
• Experience with version control tools (DevOps, Git, etc.) from a management and administration perspective.
• Good knowledge of DevOps, CI/CD methodologies, and tools (Jenkins, DevOps pipelines, Docker, Containers).
• Knowledge of various application servers (e.g., Apache, NGINX).
• Strong knowledge of release management processes and regulations.
• Strong skills in troubleshooting deployments and configuration issues.
• Familiarity with various operating systems (Windows, Linux, MacOS).
• Knowledge of cloud services (AWS, Google Cloud, Azure) is a plus.
• Knowledge of MERN/MEAN stack (MongoDB, , React/Angular, ) is a plus.