Full-Stack Engineer | Quantum Talent Group | Abu Dhabi, UAE

Quantum Talent Group; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 200,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Quantum Talent Group in Abu Dhabi, UAE, seeks an experienced Full-Stack Engineer to own end-to-end software features, optimize queries, and maintain high-availability web applications. You will shape frontend and backend architectures across enterprise platforms, collaborating with product managers, UI/UX designers, and cloud squads.

The role requires strong JavaScript/TypeScript skills, React/Angular/Vue.js, and backend work with Python/Java/Node.js, plus REST and GraphQL APIs and SQL/NoSQL

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related technical field.
• Minimum 4+ years of professional software development experience specializing in full-stack engineering.
• Strong programming proficiency in JavaScript, TypeScript, and modern backend languages (Python, Java, or Node.js).
• Deep practical experience building and maintaining responsive frontend user interfaces with React, Angular, or Vue.js.
• Solid working knowledge of RESTful API design, microservices architecture, and asynchronous event processing.
• Experience interacting with relational (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL (MongoDB, Redis) databases.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, debugging, and cross-functional communication capabilities.
• Professional availability for a 12-month contract engagement in Abu Dhabi, UAE (Candidates based in UAE only).

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and deploy full-stack web applications and enterprise software solutions.
• Build dynamic, responsive, and accessible user interfaces utilizing modern JavaScript/TypeScript frameworks (React, Angular, or Vue.js).
• Engineer scalable backend microservices, RESTful APIs, and serverless functions using Node.js, Python, or Java.
• Manage database schemas, data modeling, query optimization, and integration with relational and NoSQL databases (PostgreSQL, MongoDB).
• Collaborate closely with product managers, UI/UX designers, and DevOps engineers in Agile sprint cycles.
• Participate in peer code reviews, architectural discussions, and refactoring initiatives to maintain high code quality standards.
• Implement comprehensive automated testing frameworks, unit tests, integration tests, and end-to-end testing suites.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve complex software defects across frontend, backend, and database layers.
• Ensure strict adherence to enterprise security baselines, data privacy standards, and performance optimization guidelines.
• Maintain comprehensive technical documentation, API specifications, and software architecture diagrams.

Skills

JavaScript

TypeScript

React

Angular

Vue.js

RESTful APIs

Microservices

Asynchronous events

PostgreSQL

MySQL

MongoDB

Redis

Docker

Kubernetes

GitHub Actions

GitLab CI

AWS Lambda

Azure Functions

Terraform

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

GitHub Actions

GitLab CI

AWS Lambda

Azure Functions

Terraform

Job description

Position Summary

Quantum Talent Group is seeking an experienced, highly technical, and accomplished Full-Stack Engineer with a strong background in modern web application development to join our client project team on an urgent 12-month contract basis in Abu Dhabi, UAE, open to candidates who are already based in the UAE only. In this specialized full-stack engineering role, you will spearhead designing, building, testing, and scaling robust frontend and backend architectures across high-performance enterprise platforms. You will work closely with cross-functional product managers, UI/UX designers, and cloud infrastructure squads to deliver seamless user experiences and resilient distributed systems. Ideal candidates bring a robust academic background in computer science or software engineering, deep practical mastery of modern JavaScript/TypeScript frameworks, RESTful APIs, and cloud-native databases, and immediate availability for deployment in Abu Dhabi.

Detailed Job Description

As a Full-Stack Engineer at Quantum Talent Group in Abu Dhabi, UAE, you will take full ownership of developing end-to-end software features, optimizing database queries, and maintaining high-availability web applications. Your day-to-day responsibilities encompass building responsive user interfaces with modern frameworks (such as React, Angular, or Vue.js), engineering scalable backend services using Node.js, Python, or Java, and integrating secure REST and GraphQL APIs. You will participate in code reviews, write comprehensive unit and integration tests, optimize application performance, and collaborate with DevOps teams to streamline CI/CD deployment pipelines. Working in a fast-paced client-facing environment requiring UAE residency for a 12-month contract, you will solve complex technical challenges and ensure adherence to best engineering practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and deploy robust full-stack web applications and enterprise software solutions.
• Build dynamic, responsive, and accessible user interfaces utilizing modern JavaScript/TypeScript frameworks (React, Angular, or Vue.js).
• Engineer scalable backend microservices, RESTful APIs, and serverless functions using Node.js, Python, or Java.
• Manage database schemas, data modeling, query optimization, and integration with relational and NoSQL databases (PostgreSQL, MongoDB).
• Collaborate closely with product managers, UI/UX designers, and DevOps engineers in Agile sprint cycles.
• Participate in peer code reviews, architectural discussions, and refactoring initiatives to maintain high code quality standards.
• Implement comprehensive automated testing frameworks, unit tests, integration tests, and end-to-end testing suites.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve complex software defects across frontend, backend, and database layers.
• Ensure strict adherence to enterprise security baselines, data privacy standards, and performance optimization guidelines.
• Maintain comprehensive technical documentation, API specifications, and software architecture diagrams.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related technical field.
• Minimum 4+ years of professional software development experience specializing in full-stack engineering.
• Strong programming proficiency in JavaScript, TypeScript, and modern backend languages (Python, Java, or Node.js).
• Deep practical experience building and maintaining responsive frontend user interfaces with React, Angular, or Vue.js.
• Solid working knowledge of RESTful API design, microservices architecture, and asynchronous event processing.
• Experience interacting with relational (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL (MongoDB, Redis) databases.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, debugging, and cross-functional communication capabilities.
• Professional availability for a 12-month contract engagement in Abu Dhabi, UAE (Candidates based in UAE only).

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Professional certifications such as AWS Certified Developer or Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer Associate.
• Hands-on experience with containerization platforms (Docker, Kubernetes) and CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, GitLab CI).
• Familiarity with cloud-native serverless architectures (AWS Lambda, Azure Functions) and infrastructure-as-code (Terraform).
• Prior working experience in fast-paced software agencies, fintech startups, or multinational enterprise tech teams.
• Contributions to open-source software projects or active technical portfolios.

Application Information

• Salary/Rate: Competitive daily or monthly contract rate commensurate with experience
• Deadline: Open until filled
• Notice Period: Immediate to short notice preferred
• Contract Duration: 12-Month Contract (Abu Dhabi, UAE – UAE residents only)

Recruitment Pro Tip

When applying for full-stack contract roles in the UAE, ensure your resume explicitly highlights your hands-on experience with TypeScript, React/Node.js, cloud database management, and confirms your current UAE residency status.