Backend Developer (dotnet / Microservices)

Location: Dubai, UAE (onsite)

About the opportunity

LinkX Recruitment is hiring on behalf of a Dubai-based IT company for a Backend Developer to design, build, and maintain scalable backend services.

You will develop robust, efficient services using dotnet and a microservices architecture, with a focus on modularity, scalability, and maintainability. The role is fully onsite in Dubai and works closely with cross-functional teams to deliver backend solutions that align with product goals.

What you will do

• Design and build RESTful APIs and microservices using dotnet, with clean, modular, well-documented code.

• Containerise applications with Docker for consistent, efficient deployments across environments.

• Integrate Kafka or RabbitMQ for reliable, event-driven messaging between services.

• Optimise data access using Dapper, ADO NET, or EF Core, writing efficient, readable queries.

• Apply Clean Architecture principles to keep the codebase flexible and testable.

• Manage and optimise both SQL and NoSQL databases for efficient storage and retrieval.

• Implement Redis caching to boost performance for high-frequency data requests.

• Handle both asynchronous and synchronous communication for optimal responsiveness and resource use.

Desired Candidate Profile

What we are looking for

• BSc in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

• Strong command of dotnet, including ASP NET Core and Web API development.

• Hands-on experience with Docker and microservices architecture.

• Experience with a message broker, Kafka or RabbitMQ.

• Data access with Dapper, ADO NET, or EF Core.

• SQL databases such as PostgreSQL, SQL Server, or MySQL.

• NoSQL databases such as MongoDB.

• Experience setting up and managing Redis for caching and pub/sub.

• Proficiency in asynchronous and synchronous processing techniques.

• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.