English-speaking Backend jobs in the UAE & the Gulf
On 10 November 2026: 59 open Backend jobs in the UAE & the Gulf, 2 mention visa sponsorship, from 28 companies.
59 open Backend jobs in the UAE & the Gulf at companies where English is the working language, so you don't need to speak Arabic. 2 of them offer visa sponsorship. Posted salaries range from $135k–300k a year.
- Open jobs
- 59
- With visa sponsorship
- 2 jobs
- Posted salaries (yearly)
- $135k–300k
- (Principal) Backend Development EngineerVerified todayOpenedNo Arabic required
- Software Engineer l - BackendVerified todayOpenedNo Arabic required
- Senior Software Engineer - BackendVerified todayOpenedNo Arabic required
- Software Engineer ll - BackendVerified todayOpenedNo Arabic required
- Senior Backend Software Engineer (Node.js / TypeScript)Verified todayOpenedNo Arabic required
- Principal Backend Development Engineer (C++)Verified todayOpenedNo Arabic required
- Data API EngineerVerified todayOpenedNo Arabic requiredRemote (worldwide)Apply from abroad
- Senior Software Engineer - BackendVerified todayOpenedNo Arabic required
- Lead Backend Engineer, Trading RiskVerified todayOpenedNo Arabic required
- Java Developer - Banking ExperienceVerified todayOpenedNo Arabic required
- Senior ML Backend Engineer - Search & RecommendationsVerified todayOpenedNo Arabic requiredRemote (Saudi Arabia)
- Senior Software Engineer (Backend)Verified todayOpenedNo Arabic requiredAnnual flightsTax-free salary
- Principal Backend Development Engineer(C++)Verified todayOpenedNo Arabic required
- Senior Back-End Engineer (Python / Azure)Verified todayOpenedNo Arabic required
- Lead Backend Engineer - PayLinkVerified todayOpenedNo Arabic required
- OutSystems / .NET, DeveloperVerified todayOpenedNo Arabic required
- Senior Backend Engineer - PayLinkVerified todayOpenedNo Arabic required
- Backend EngineerVerified todayOpenedNo Arabic requiredRemote
- Senior Software Engineer, Backend - Data StreamingVerified todayOpenedNo Arabic requiredRemote (EMEA)
- Senior Software Engineer, Backend - Data LayerVerified todayOpenedNo Arabic requiredRemote (EMEA)
Frequently asked questions
How many English-speaking Backend jobs are there in the UAE & the Gulf?
Gulf Dev Jobs lists 59 English-speaking Backend jobs in the UAE & the Gulf right now, at 28 companies where English is the working language. Jobs come straight from the employers' own careers pages and are checked every day, and closed jobs are removed. Get new ones by email with job alerts.
Do I need to speak Arabic to get a Backend job in the UAE & the Gulf?
No. None of the 59 jobs listed here asks for Arabic. You apply in English, on the employer's own site. Every company on Gulf Dev Jobs works in English, and jobs that need business-level or fluent Arabic are left out.
Which companies sponsor visas for Backend jobs in the UAE & the Gulf?
2 of the 59 jobs listed here offer visa sponsorship, as stated in the job post. The company offering it is Sumara Technology. Check the visa terms with the employer before you apply. See all tech jobs with visa sponsorship in the UAE & the Gulf.
What do Backend jobs in the UAE & the Gulf pay?
3 of the 59 jobs listed here state a yearly salary in USD. Posted salaries range from $135k–300k a year. Salaries appear only when the employer states them; Gulf Dev Jobs never estimates pay. Sort these jobs by salary to see the best-paid first.
Are there remote Backend jobs in the UAE & the Gulf?
Yes. 25 of the 59 jobs listed here are fully remote; the rest are hybrid or on-site. 7 of the 59 say you can apply from anywhere, so check each job post for where you need to live. See all remote tech jobs in the UAE & the Gulf.