Senior Full Stack Engineer

NorthBay Solutions; Abu Dhabi; Hybrid; AED 300,000 - 480,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Cloud-native projects

Competitive compensation and benefits

Job summary

NorthBay Solutions is seeking a Senior Full Stack Engineer to design, develop, and deliver scalable cloud-native applications. The role is hands-on across frontend and backend, with strong experience in React.js, Python and/or Node.js, and AWS-based architectures.

You will design and build APIs (REST/GraphQL), leverage AWS, and implement real-time features with WebSockets, while collaborating on code reviews, testing, and documentation.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of professional full-stack development experience.
• Strong backend development with Python and/or Node.js.
• Hands-on frontend development with React.js.
• Experience with RESTful APIs and GraphQL.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain full-stack applications using React.js and Python/Node.js.
• Build scalable backend services and APIs using Python and/or Node.js and integrate with AWS infrastructure.
• Develop reusable, responsive React.js components and follow frontend architecture best practices.
• Design and integrate RESTful APIs and/or GraphQL services.
• Implement real-time functionality using WebSockets where required.
• Contribute to code reviews, testing strategies, and technical documentation.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize application performance across frontend and backend.
• Stay current with modern web development, Python, Node.js, React.js, and cloud technologies.

Skills

React.js

Python/Node.js

REST/GraphQL

AWS

WebSockets

CI/CD

Problem-solving

Communication

Tools

Docker

AWS CDK

CloudFormation

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Experience: 10+ Years

Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Work Model: Hybrid

Location: UAE

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Full Stack Engineer (React.js & Python/Node.js) to contribute to the design, development, and delivery of scalable, cloud-native applications. The ideal candidate will be hands-on across frontend and backend development, with strong experience in React.js, Python and/or Node.js, and AWS-based architectures.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 8+ years of professional experience in full-stack software development
• Strong backend development expertise using Python and/or Node.js
• Hands-on frontend experience with React.js for building responsive and scalable user interfaces
• Strong understanding of modern frontend development, component-based architecture, state management, and responsive design
• Experience working with RESTful APIs and/or GraphQL
• Practical exposure to AWS services, including Lambda, Amplify, API Gateway, and RDS/MySQL
• Understanding of microservices, serverless architectures, and event-driven systems
• Experience with WebSockets and real-time communication
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and version control systems
• Solid problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Strong communication and collaboration skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Exposure to Docker, AWS CDK, or CloudFormation
• Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies and tools such as Jira or Confluence
• Basic experience mentoring junior engineers

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain full-stack applications using React.js and Python/Node.js
• Build scalable backend services and APIs using Python and/or Node.js and integrate them with AWS infrastructure
• Develop reusable, responsive React.js components and follow frontend architecture best practices
• Design and integrate RESTful APIs and/or GraphQL services
• Implement real-time functionality using WebSockets where required
• Contribute to code reviews, testing strategies, and technical documentation
• Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize application performance across frontend and backend
• Stay current with modern web development, Python, Node.js, React.js, and cloud technologies

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work on modern, cloud-native products
• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Hybrid working environment in Lahore, Karachi, or Islamabad
• Collaborative engineering culture with learning and growth opportunities