Backend Developer (Remote)
Content + Source + Freshness • 14 Feb 2026 • 95% confidence
Offer value
This position benefits from being part of a fast-growing FinTech company, offering competitive compensation and dynamic work culture, enhancing job appeal.
- Join a rapidly growing FinTech firm committed to inclusion
- Work in a fully remote dynamic environment
- Opportunities for impacting users and product development
Pros
- Opportunity to work at a rapidly scaling FinTech company
- Involvement in financial technology that enhances inclusion
- Room for professional growth and impact in a critical sector
Cons
- Niche specific experience may limit candidate pool
- Challenges of working in a start-up environment may arise
- High expectations on performance in a fast-paced industry
Who it's for
Mid-level to Senior • Remote
Good fit
- Mid to senior-level backend developers
- Tech professionals interested in FinTech innovations
- Individuals eager to work on impactful projects
Not recommended for
- Newcomers without relevant experience in required technologies
- Candidates preferring stable environments with less risk
- Individuals uninterested in financial technology
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
THE FUTURE IS HERE. BE PART OF THE PIONEERING TEAM OF PYYPL, THE FUTURE'S LEADING DIGITAL PAYMENT CARD AND MONEY TRANSFER COMPANY! 🚀
We are a pioneering FinTech company rolling out services in multiple countries in the Middle East, Africa and Central Asia region.
Pyypl (pronounced “people”) has recently been selected in the Top 10 Start-up’s in the UAE for 2021 by LinkedIn. We are proudly regulated by various financial services regulators, and our Group Headquarters is based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
We are a family of very experienced digital experts. We are a true product company, extremely results driven, and always try to positively surprise our customers. We want to hear that magical "wow!" from our customers.
As Pyypl continues to scale, we are looking for a Backend Developer to join us on our next big growth phase!
- Collaborate with a dynamic team to design, develop, and implement robust backend solutions.
- Build, optimize, and maintain efficient and scalable backend systems that meet performance and quality standards.
- Contribute to continuous improvement by actively participating in code reviews, pair programming, and knowledge sharing.
- Develop, maintain, and improve documentation for both code and processes to ensure smooth collaboration within the team.
- Proactively identify bottlenecks, bugs, and performance issues, and devise solutions to these problems.
- Degree in Computer Science or Information Technology - Hold a BS or MSc. degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or an equivalent industry qualification.
- Have at least 5+ years of backend development experience in cloud or non-cloud systems with 3 years as a Senior.
- Passion for Products - Show a genuine compassion for products and software.
- Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment - Have some experience setting up CI/CD pipelines for backend systems.
- Excellent Communication - Possess excellent communication skills and a willingness to build new teams and create new organizational structures in the start-up ecosystem.
- Some basic familiarity with functional programming, node/typescript, or DevOps.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot complex issues.
- Familiarity with AWS Lambdas and serverless technologies
- Familiarity with AWS CloudFormation
- A strong Testing and QA mindset, curiosity to understand the big picture and end-to-end workflows, and desire to improve all the internal processes
- Demonstrated ability to analyze business requirements and translate them into effective technical solutions.
- Strong understanding of secure coding practices and the ability to identify and mitigate security vulnerabilities.
- Proven experience collaborating with security teams and communicating security-related findings to development teams.
At Pyypl, we don’t just offer jobs but careers. Nothing can replace a start-up spirit with the following benefits:
- Competitive salary
- Autonomy and trust
- Flexible working hours
- A chance to form and build a tech company and its culture from the ground up
- Continuous learning and development
- Fast career growth
- Team activities to promote open communication and collaboration.
- Equal treatment to everyone
WE ARE ALL ABOUT YOUR PYYPL EXPERIENCE. PYYPL IS FOR PEOPLE!
Pyypl Ltd. is regulated by the ADGM Financial Services Regulatory Authority.
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