Senior Back-End Software Engineer

Marcura; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 167,400 - 223,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Wellness initiatives

Inclusive onboarding experience

Opportunities for global placement

Diverse work culture

Job summary

A global maritime technology leader in the UAE is looking for a Senior Back-End Software Engineer to architect and develop scalable Compliance and RegTech solutions. This role requires a strong background in Python/Django and expertise in building secure applications. The ideal candidate will have experience in API development, implementing best practices for secure coding, and working in an agile environment. The company emphasizes work-life balance and innovation in technology, offering competitive salary packages and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of full-stack development experience, primarily with Python/Django REST Framework.
• Experience in designing, developing, and maintaining scalable and secure applications.
• Core Engineering (Python / Django REST) experience with understanding API security best practices.

Responsibilities

• Build and own APIs that power onboarding, screening, and entity intelligence.
• Implement a shift-left testing approach with embedded testing in the development lifecycle.
• Stay up to date with emerging technologies in full-stack development and compliance automation.

Skills

Django REST Framework

Python

API development

ElasticSearch

Full-stack development

Agile methodologies

Compliance automation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Master’s degree in software engineering or data science

Tools

Django

Microsoft SQL Server

Job description

About Marcura

Marcura is a global leader in maritime technology and operations, supporting nearly one‑third of the world’s seaborne commodity trade. Our trusted platforms which span software, data intelligence and payments sit at the centre of digital transformation across the maritime industry.

Purpose of Role

As a Senior Back-End Software Engineer, you own the architecture, design, development, and testing of scalable Compliance and RegTech solutions. You build and maintain secure, high-performance applications using Django REST Framework/Python (backend) to streamline counterparty onboarding, risk assessment, and regulatory screening. You own the code and tests, ensuring robust APIs, seamless integrations, and compliance with industry standards (GDPR, ISO 27001). You drive secure coding practices, embedded testing (shift-left), and automation, collaborating with product managers, UX designers, and compliance specialists to align technology with business goals. You stay ahead of industry trends, bringing forward innovative ideas in full‑stack development, AI, and compliance automation.

Job Responsibilities

1. Build and own APIs that power onboarding, screening, and entity intelligence, ensuring performance, versioning, and auditability.
2. Expand product functionality by introducing new data‑driven capabilities (search, risk scoring, relationship mapping, etc.) without compromising stability.
3. Integrate ElasticSearch for advanced query performance and analytics at scale.
4. Integrate with data or other platforms/services to support risk assessment and compliance automation.
5. Work closely with product managers, UX designers, and compliance specialists to align technical solutions with business goals.
6. Implement a shift‑left testing approach, ensuring unit, integration, and end‑to‑end tests are embedded into the development lifecycle, with no reliance on separate testers or QA teams.
7. Implement industry best practices for secure coding, data privacy (GDPR), and compliance automation, ensuring regulatory alignment.
8. Ensure security, scalability, and maintainability of full‑stack applications.
9. Ensure data accuracy, consistency, and security by establishing best practices for data modeling, ETL processes, and regulatory compliance (GDPR, ISO 27001) in data‑driven applications.
10. Stay up to date with emerging technologies in full‑stack development, AI, and compliance automation, bringing forward innovative ideas to enhance products and processes.

Competitive Salary and Bonus

We reward your expertise and contributions.

Inclusive Onboarding Experience

Our onboarding program is designed to set you up for success right from day one.

Marcura Wellness Zone

We value your work‑life balance and well‑being.

Global Opportunities

Be part of an ambitious, expanding company with a local touch.

Diverse, Supportive Work Culture

We’re committed to inclusion, diversity, and a sense of belonging for all team members.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Master’s degree is a plus, especially in fields related to software engineering, data science.

Training

• Prior training or certifications in Django REST Framework, Angular, or DevOps practices is a plus.
• Certifications in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud) are beneficial.
• Prior training in AI agents, Large Language Models (LLMs), or machine learning frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit‑Learn) is a plus, especially in the context of compliance automation and RegTech solutions.

Work Experience

• 5+ years of full‑stack development experience, primarily with Python/Django REST Framework.
• Proven experience in designing, developing, and maintaining scalable and secure applications, with a strong emphasis on RegTech, Compliance, or FinTech solutions (strong plus).
• Experience in system design, API architecture, and data processing pipelines in production environments.
• Experience working in an agile and remote‑first environment, collaborating across distributed teams with code reviews, pair programming, and mentorship.
• Experience mentoring other developers, providing technical guidance, conducting code reviews, and fostering best practices in software engineering.
• Experience in the maritime industry is a plus, particularly in developing solutions for shipping, trade, or logistics‑related compliance challenges.
• Experience with AI agents, LLM‑based automation, or AI‑powered compliance solutions is a plus, especially in integrating machine learning models into full‑stack applications.
• Hands‑on experience with ElasticSearch for indexing, querying, and analytics at scale is a strong plus.
• Understanding of relationship graph modeling (D3.js, Neo4j, or similar) to visualize and analyze interconnected entities.
• Core Engineering (Python / Django REST) – Strong experience with Python, Django, Django REST Framework for API development.
• Experience with database design using Microsoft SQL Server (preferred) or similar.
• Knowledge of API security best practices, authentication (OAuth2, JWT), and role‑based access control.
• Familiarity with asynchronous task processing (Celery, Redis, or similar).
• Strong debugging, troubleshooting, and performance optimization skills.
• Comfortable in an agile, remote team environment, with peer programming, code reviews, and continuous integration.
• Nice to have / Big Pluses: Experience integrating LLMs (GPT-5, Claude) into compliance automation.
• NLP experience (Hugging Face Transformers, spaCy) for adverse media monitoring and sanctions screening.
• Knowledge of entity resolution, graph‑based AI, and risk scoring algorithms.
• Experience working with sanctions lists (OFAC, EU, UN), PEP databases, and AML screening tools.
• Ability to build AI‑driven compliance automation tools.