Principal Software Engineer

Inception42; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Inception42, a G42 company, seeks a Principal Software Engineer to define system-level patterns and drive end-to-end architecture for web-scale platforms in Abu Dhabi. You will mentor senior engineers, set engineering best practices, and partner with Product, Security, and EA teams to translate strategy into scalable solutions.

Responsibilities include leading frontend, backend, and cloud-native design, delivering production-grade code in Node.js, TypeScript, and Python, and shaping CI/CD with

Qualifications

• Experience in building scalable, cloud-native apps for web-scale environments.
• Strong fundamentals in software architecture, design patterns, and security.
• Proven track record mentoring senior engineers and leading engineering guilds.

Responsibilities

• Define and evolve full-stack architecture across frontend, BFF, and backend layers.
• Deliver production-grade code in Node.js, TypeScript, and Python.
• Lead architecture sessions for high-performance systems with clean architecture and DDD.
• Architect Azure-based solutions with PaaS/IaaS, AKS, and serverless components.
• Drive CI/CD with Azure DevOps, GitOps, and Kubernetes pipelines.
• Oversee data modeling across PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Cosmos DB.
• Enforce observability with OpenTelemetry, Prometheus, and Azure Monitor.
• Mentor and coach engineers across teams.
• Explore new frameworks and paradigms aligned with business goals.
• Collaborate with Product, Security, and EA teams to align technology with strategy.

Skills

Node.js

TypeScript

Python

React.js

Angular

TailwindCSS

Material UI

OAuth2/OIDC

Azure AD

RBAC

API security

Git

GitHub

GitLab

Tools

Cypress

Jest

Pytest

Testcontainers

Azure DevOps

Kubernetes

OpenTelemetry

Prometheus

Azure Monitor

Job description

Inception42, a G42 company, is the region’s leading innovator of AI-powered domain-specific as well as industry-agnostic products, built on a rich heritage of research and development. Within the G42 ecosystem, Inception functions as the core intelligence layer - transforming data and compute infrastructure into real-world, applied AI solutions. Beyond its commercial endeavors, Inception is committed to creating positive societal impact. For more information, please visit www.inceptionai.ai

Overview:

We are seeking a highly accomplished Principal Software Engineer to lead end-to-end technical strategy, architecture, and execution across web-scale, cloud-native platforms. This individual will be instrumental in defining system-level patterns, enforcing engineering best practices, and mentoring senior engineers within a fast-paced, agile environment.

Responsibilities:

• Technology Leadership - Define and evolve engineering vision and full stack architecture across frontend, BFF, and backend tiers.
• Hands-on Engineering - Deliver production-grade code across Node.js, React/Angular, Python, and cloud-native components.
• Architecture & Design - Lead design sessions for high-performance, scalable systems with emphasis on clean architecture and DDD.
• Cloud-Native Implementation - Architect secure, resilient applications using Azure PaaS/IaaS services, AKS, and serverless components.
• DevOps Strategy - Drive end-to-end CI/CD strategy with Azure DevOps, GitOps, and Kubernetes pipelines.
• Data Strategy - Oversee modeling and integration for distributed data stores (PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Cosmos DB).
• Observability & Reliability - Enforce full-stack observability with OpenTelemetry, Prometheus, Azure Monitor, and SLO-based engineering.
• Mentoring & Coaching - Develop technical leadership in others through mentoring and leading engineering guilds.
• Innovation & R&D - Explore and introduce new frameworks, languages, and paradigms aligned with business and tech goals.
• Stakeholder Engagement - Collaborate with Product, Security, and Enterprise Architecture teams to translate strategic goals into technology.

Qualifications:

• Programming Languages- Node.js, TypeScript, Python
• Frontend Frameworks- React.js (v18+), Angular (v14+), TailwindCSS, Material UI
• CI/CD & Automation- Full lifecycle CI/CD with automated testing, quality gates, and release orchestration
• Testing Frameworks- Cypress, Jest, Pytest, Testcontainers
• Security- OAuth2, OIDC, Azure AD, Role-Based Access Control, API security patterns
• Version Control- Git, GitHub, GitLab

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Enterprise Experience- Leading high-stakes projects in regulated, multi-tenant, or high-availability environments
• Technical Certifications - Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect, Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)
• Thought Leadership- Published whitepapers, open-source contributions, or conference speaker engagements
• Agile Methodologies- Strong expertise in Scrum, SAFe, or hybrid delivery models