Backend Developer

Snaphunt; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 80,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a pioneering AI startup that is set to transform interactions with technology! As a backend developer, you'll have the chance to work from anywhere while tackling data challenges and contributing to innovative products. This role offers a pathway to grow into a CTO position, allowing you to drive improvements and mentor junior developers. With a commitment to continuous learning and collaboration, you will be part of a team that values technology and creativity. If you're ready to make a significant impact in the AI space, this opportunity is for you!

Benefits

Learning Budget for Skills Development

Flexible Work Hours

Remote Work Opportunities

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience as a backend developer in an Agile environment.
• Strong background in Node.js and database management with NoSQL/MongoDB.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement new features and products to solve client data challenges.
• Write efficient back-end code and participate in testing and debugging.

Skills

Node.js

Analytical Skills

Problem-solving Skills

Communication Skills

Agile Methodologies

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

NoSQL

MongoDB

AWS

Machine Learning Technologies

Job description

• Join one of the top Artificial Intelligence startups in SE Asia that will revolutionise how we interact with AI.
• Excellent opportunity to develop your career and grow into a CTO role while working from anywhere.

The Job

As a backend developer, your main task will be to recommend and code in the best technologies to create amazing products that solve the data challenges of our clients.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Driving improvement by designing and implementing new features and products and translating feature requests and product plans into technical plans.
• Participating in defining programming objectives, setting timelines for the deliverables and ensuring commitment to the stipulated deadlines.
• Writing well-designed and efficient back-end code using best software development practices while also participating in testing, debugging and writing technical documentation.
• Identifying risks involved with the development and providing solutions to resolve complex problems.
• Working closely with the Project Manager / Business Analyst to plan and evaluate the work performed by the team and analyze the impact on the project.
• Setting up best coding practices and conducting regular code reviews.
• Setting up processes while working in collaboration with other teams (internal or external) to efficiently meet the technical needs of the assigned project.
• Mentoring junior programmers in the team.
• Keeping abreast of new technologies (We have a budget for our developers to learn new skills!)

The Profile

• You ideally have 2-5 years of hands-on experience as a full-stack / backend developer preferably in an Agile environment with exposure to the full software development life cycle.
• You have a strong background in Node.js as well as proficiency in database management using NoSQL / MongoDB.
• You are a self-driven individual with good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• You have excellent written and verbal communication skills including strong documentation / reporting skills.
• Familiarity with Machine Learning technologies (e.g. KERAS, TensorFlow, NEAT, GPT2, DialogGPT, BERT, Scikit-learn, RASA, Jarvis) and cloud platforms such as AWS is a plus.

The Employer

The client is the first company to combine Behavioral Science and Artificial Intelligence to help drive behavioral change. They aim to be the bridge that connects humans and AI allowing our clients to leverage the strengths of both working together.