Senior Backend Developer

NorthBay Solutions; Abu Dhabi; Hybrid; AED 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions provider located in Abu Dhabi is looking for a skilled Backend Developer with 5 to 8 years of experience to design and implement robust backend systems. This role requires strong proficiency in building RESTful APIs, managing cloud-based infrastructure, and experience with databases like SQL and NoSQL. The ideal candidate will be adept in microservices architecture and containerization tools such as Docker and Kubernetes. A hybrid work model is offered, with some travel to Abu Dhabi for on-site work required.

Qualifications

• 5 to 8 years of hands-on experience in backend development.
• Proficient in designing and implementing scalable backend systems.
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop robust RESTful APIs for enterprise-level applications.
• Build and deploy microservices with a focus on performance and maintainability.
• Implement containerized applications and write unit and integration tests.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver quality software solutions.
• Maintain and optimize backend performance and security compliance.
• Monitor and troubleshoot applications in cloud environments.

Skills

Backend development with Python

Microservices architecture

RESTful API design

Containerization with Docker

Orchestration with Kubernetes

Testing frameworks (e.g., PyTest, Mocha, Jest)

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

MongoDB

DynamoDB

Pinecone

FAISS

Job description

Job Title: Backend Developer
Location: Abu Dhabi (Hybrid/Onsite)
Experience: 5 to 8 Years
Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Backend Developer with 5 to 8 years of hands‑on experience in designing and implementing robust backend systems.

You will play a key role in building scalable APIs managing cloud‑based infrastructure and working with various database systems in a microservices‑driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design develop and maintain robust and scalable RESTful APIs for enterprise‑level applications.
• Build and deploy microservices using modern backend frameworks with a strong emphasis on performance and maintainability.
• Implement containerized applications using Docker and Kubernetes.
• Write unit and integration tests using relevant testing frameworks to ensure code quality and system reliability.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams including front‑end developers DevOps and data engineers to deliver high‑quality software solutions.
• Optimize backend performance and ensure security compliance throughout the development lifecycle.
• Maintain and work with various database technologies including SQL NoSQL and Vector databases.
• Deploy monitor and troubleshoot applications in cloud environments (compute serverless networking storage).

Mandatory Qualifications & Skills

Software Engineering

• Proven experience in backend development with Python (preferred) or .
• Strong understanding of microservices architecture and RESTful API design.
• Experience with containerization tools like Docker and orchestration with Kubernetes.
• Knowledge of testing frameworks (e.g. PyTest Mocha Jest) and test‑driven development practices.

Databases

• Hands‑on experience with SQL NoSQL (e.g. MongoDB DynamoDB) and Vector databases (e.g. Pinecone FAISS).

Cloud

• Experience deploying and managing applications on cloud platforms (AWS Azure or GCP) including compute services serverless functions cloud databases and networking components.

Preferred Skills (Nice to Have)

• Experience integrating machine learning models into production‑grade applications.
• Understanding of secure coding practices and application‑level security standards.
• Familiarity with event‑driven architectures and message brokers (e.g. Kafka RabbitMQ).

Other Requirements

• Travel Flexibility: Willingness and ability to travel to Abu Dhabi for on‑site work for durations of 2 to 3 months when required.
• Strong problem‑solving skills communication abilities and a collaborative mindset.
• Self‑motivated and able to work independently in a distributed team environment.