Snook A Look is expanding its engineering team in Dubai and looking for a hands-on developer to lead key areas of their booking and payment infrastructure. If you want to move away from rigid corporate structures and build features that impact real users daily, this is the team for you.
Role Overview
You will be joining a lean, fast-paced team where your code hits production quickly. Instead of sitting through endless meetings, you will spend your time building. You’ll be working directly with the founding engineer and designer to shape the product roadmap.
Your work will focus on three core pillars:
- Mobile Experience: Enhancing the React Native app for a seamless user journey.
- Backend Logic: Maintaining and scaling the Node.js and Postgres booking engine.
- Financial Integrations: Managing payment rails, including Stripe and local UAE payment systems.
Why This Role Matters
This isn’t a “cog in the machine” type of position. You are expected to own significant parts of the product. Whether it’s solving a complex synchronization issue in the booking engine or optimizing the mobile checkout flow, your decisions will be visible to both players and operators.
The environment is designed for rapid iteration. If you enjoy solving practical problems and collaborating closely with design and product stakeholders, you’ll find plenty of room to grow here.
Requirements and Expectations
Since the team is small, they need someone who is comfortable across the full stack. You should be proficient with:
- React Native for cross-platform mobile development.
- Node.js and PostgreSQL for robust backend architecture.
- Payment Gateway Integration, specifically experience with Stripe or regional payment processing.
While this role is based in Dubai, it offers a unique opportunity to build a product from the ground up rather than just maintaining legacy code. Candidates should be ready to demonstrate a portfolio of shipped features or past technical projects.
How to Apply
Ready to take the next step in your career? You can review the full job details and submit your application through the application page here. Make sure your resume highlights your experience with the specific tech stack requested to ensure your profile stands out to the hiring team.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the primary location for this job?
The role is based in Dubai, UAE, working on-site with the core product team.
What technologies will I be working with?
You will primarily work with React Native for the mobile app, Node.js and PostgreSQL for backend services, and various payment APIs like Stripe.
Is this a suitable role for someone with a senior profile?
Yes, the role involves “owning” significant parts of the product, which implies a level of experience where you can work independently and make technical decisions alongside the founding engineer.