Senior Backend Developer

NorthBay Solutions; Abu Dhabi; Hybrid; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the software industry is seeking a skilled Backend Developer with 5-8 years of experience. The role involves designing and implementing robust backend systems, managing cloud-based infrastructure, and building scalable APIs in a hybrid work model. Suitable candidates should be flexible to travel to Abu Dhabi for specific client engagements.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years experience in backend development.
• Strong skills in Python or Node.js.
• Familiarity with microservices and RESTful APIs.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable RESTful APIs.
• Implement containerized applications using Docker and Kubernetes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for software solutions.

Skills

Backend development

Python

Node.js

Microservices architecture

RESTful API design

Docker

Kubernetes

SQL

NoSQL

Cloud platforms

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

Azure

GCP

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. The ideal candidate should be based in Egypt, available for a hybrid work model, and flexible to travel to Abu Dhabi for on-site client engagements lasting 2 to 3 months periodically.

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 Node.js.

• 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.