Senior Software Engineer (React & Node.js)

Quantum Talent Group; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a Senior Full Stack Software Engineer to join their dynamic team in Dubai. This role offers the chance to work on mission-critical applications in a fast-paced financial services environment. You will leverage your expertise in React.js and Node.js to design and develop scalable solutions, while mentoring junior developers and contributing to best practices in coding and deployment. The initial 12-month contract provides strong potential for extension based on performance, making it a fantastic opportunity for growth. If you're ready to make a significant impact in a leading organization, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in full stack development using React.js and Node.js.
• Proficient in modern JavaScript/TypeScript and RESTful APIs.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain scalable full stack applications using React.js and Node.js.
• Collaborate with product managers and QA to deliver high-quality software.

Skills

React.js

Node.js

JavaScript/TypeScript

RESTful APIs

Automation Testing

Cloud Environments (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Agile Methodologies

Relational Databases (PostgreSQL)

NoSQL Databases (MongoDB)

Problem-Solving

Tools

Webpack

Babel

Cypress

Selenium

Playwright

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Full Stack Software Engineer with expertise in React.js and Node.js to join a leading financial services organization based in Dubai. This is an exciting opportunity to work on mission-critical applications in a fast-paced, regulated environment. The initial contract is for 12 months with strong potential for extension.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable full stack applications using React.js (front end) and Node.js (back end).
• Collaborate closely with product managers, designers, and QA to deliver high-quality software solutions.
• Participate in architecture and design discussions, contributing best practices in coding, testing, and deployment.
• Write clean, maintainable, and testable code with a strong emphasis on performance and security.
• Work on automation testing frameworks and contribute to building robust test coverage.
• Mentor junior developers and provide technical guidance within the team.
• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues with a proactive and analytical mindset.

Required Skills & Experience:

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in full stack development using React.js and Node.js.
• Proficient in modern JavaScript/TypeScript, RESTful APIs, and front-end build tools (Webpack, Babel, etc.).
• Experience with any automation testing framework (e.g., Cypress, Selenium, etc.).
• Experience in cloud environments (e.g., AWS, Azure, or GCP) and CI/CD practices.
• Strong understanding of agile methodologies and development best practices.
• Familiarity with relational and NoSQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MongoDB).
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Nice to Have:

• Experience with Playwright or similar modern end-to-end testing tools.
• Background in financial services (FinTech, banking, insurance, or payments).

Contract Details:

• Duration: 12 months (extendable based on performance and project needs)
• Location: Onsite in Dubai, UAE