Senior Backend Engineer

AIQ; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 320,000 - 520,000; Full time

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Job summary

AIQ, an Abu Dhabi-based technology company, is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to own API development. You'll work on scalable RESTful services using Node.js or Python, with Express.js or FastAPI, in a cutting-edge AI-enabled platform for the energy sector.

You will design robust databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB), deploy on Azure/AWS, and orchestrate with Docker and Kubernetes. Mentoring colleagues and guiding architectural decisions are essential to drive impact across projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's in CS, software eng, or related field.
• 5+ years in backend software engineering focused on API services.
• Mastery of Node.js or Python programming with Express.js or FastAPI.
• RESTful API design and robust backend architecture.
• Experience with PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB.
• Cloud experience (Azure or AWS) and Docker/Kubernetes.
• CI/CD pipelines and security best practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of scalable RESTful APIs.
• Design and optimize database schemas and queries.
• Deploy and manage apps on Azure and AWS with containers.
• Implement CI/CD pipelines and maintain security measures.
• Mentor engineers and contribute to architectural decisions.
• Collaborate with product, frontend, and QA teams.

Skills

Node.js

Python

Express.js

FastAPI

RESTful APIs

PostgreSQL

MySQL

MongoDB

Azure

AWS

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD

Security best practices

AI-assisted development tools

Leadership

Team collaboration

Data engineering

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a closely related field

Job description

Job Description

About The Company

AIQ is an Abu Dhabi-based technology company that develops and deploys industrial artificial intelligence (AI) technologies at scale, focused on the energy sector. As a venture between Presight (G42) and ADNOC, AIQ has productized 15 AI-enabled solutions that support clients to perform better, protect teams and equipment, keep operations sustainable, and rapidly scale successes. The organization embraces an innovative and entrepreneurial spirit, looking to push boundaries and solve transformational challenges across industry. It welcomes professionals that share the desire to make meaningful and impactful contributions to the mission to deliver responsible AI to the heart of industrial processes. Always on the forefront of technology, AIQ provides its talent with an environment to thrive and excel. Working at AIQ includes participating in some of the most significant industrial transformation projects, interacting with massive data pools, utilizing sophisticated AI infrastructure that is powered by a NVIDIA GPU cloud computing platform, and access to abundant computing, storage, and network resources made available from across the G42 ecosystem.

Overview

Senior Backend Engineer - API Development

Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE

Join AIQ, a pioneering joint venture between Presight (part of Group 42) and ADNOC, dedicated to creating innovative artificial intelligence technologies tailored for the oil and gas sector. At AIQ, you will become part of a visionary team at the forefront of technology, leveraging massive datasets, advanced AI infrastructure, and state-of-the-art NVIDIA GPU cloud platforms. We are committed to fostering a challenging yet supportive environment where you can excel and contribute to transformative AI solutions that optimize costs and maximize revenues for our clients.

Responsibilities

Primary Responsibilities

• API Architecture & Development: Lead the design, development, and enhancement of scalable and secure RESTful APIs to support AIQ's sophisticated AI applications. Utilize your expertise in Node.js or Python alongside frameworks like Express.js or FastAPI to implement best-in-class backend services.
• Database Design & Optimisation: Architect, implement, and refine database schemas and queries across relational (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL (MongoDB) platforms to ensure data integrity and high performance.
• Cloud Technology & Infrastructure Management: Deploy, monitor, and maintain applications on major cloud platforms such as Azure and AWS, employing containerization technologies including Docker and orchestration with Kubernetes, alongside developing robust CI/CD pipelines to automate deployment processes.
• Performance Enhancement & Security: Proactively optimise system scalability and reliability, while implementing stringent security measures encompassing authentication, authorization, and data protection protocols.
• AI-Assisted Development Practices: Integrate AI-powered coding tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Claude Code) responsibly into your workflow to accelerate development while maintaining full accountability for code quality and integrity.
• Team Collaboration & Technical Leadership: Collaborate closely with cross-disciplinary teams including product managers, frontend developers, and quality assurance specialists to deliver cohesive and impactful software solutions. Mentor junior engineers and actively contribute to architectural discussions and strategic technical decisions.
• Emerging Technologies: Leverage experience or interest in data engineering, machine learning workflows, and pipeline development to contribute to the evolution of AIQ's technology stack and product offerings.

Qualifications

Essential Qualifications and Skills

• A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a closely related technical field is required.
• Extensive professional experience (minimum 5 years) in backend software engineering with a strong focus on building and scaling API services.
• Demonstrated mastery of Node.js or Python programming languages, including deep familiarity with backend web frameworks such as Express.js, FastAPI, or their equivalents.
• Comprehensive knowledge of RESTful API principles alongside proven ability to design robust backend architectures.
• Proficient with relational and NoSQL databases like PostgreSQL, MySQL, and MongoDB, including schema design, query optimization, and data migration strategies.
• Experience working on cloud platforms, preferably Azure and/or AWS, with capabilities in deploying and managing distributed applications.
• Strong hands-on experience with container orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes) and continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines in a production environment.
• Track record of optimizing system performance and scaling applications to meet high availability and reliability standards.
• Familiarity with security best practices in API development, including authentication mechanisms, authorization frameworks, and data privacy standards.
• Practical experience utilizing AI-assisted development tools responsibly, with the ability to critically review and validate generated code.
• Proven leadership skills with experience mentoring peers, leading technical initiatives, or contributing to architectural discussions within development teams.
• Excellent problem-solving skills complemented by effective communication abilities to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams.
• Additional advantage given to candidates with experience in data engineering, machine learning data pipelines, or similar AI-related workflows.

AIQ is dedicated to building an inclusive workplace. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and encourage you to bring your unique perspective and expertise to our talented team.

What Working At AIQ Offers

Culture: Encouraging initiative, work in an environment that is fast-paced and varied, surrounded by talented peers from around the world, who are similarly attracted to applying their skills to solve transformational challenges.

Career: Join a team in which your contribution is recognized and rewarded, while you are supported to operate at your peak performance.

Rewards: An attractive renumeration package that includes healthcare, education support for dependents, leave benefits, and more.

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