Senior Full-Stack Product Engineer: AI-Native (Node.js)

CERT The Centre of Excellence for Applied Research & Training; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 240,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Learning budget

Healthcare coverage

Breakfast and lunch at office

Job summary

CERT The Centre of Excellence for Applied Research & Training, based in the United Arab Emirates, is seeking a Senior Full-Stack Product Engineer to own backend development and cloud infrastructure. The role emphasizes AI-native tooling, scalable design, and collaboration with the Tech Lead to shape architecture and technical direction.

We value hands-on experience with Node.js, TypeScript, React/Next.js, AWS, PostgreSQL, Redis, and CI/CD, plus a proactive, experimentation-driven mindset to

Qualifications

• At least 4 years of backend or full-stack experience with a strong backend focus.
• Proficient in Node.js and TypeScript with production-grade apps.
• Frontend experience with React or Next.js and TypeScript.
• Solid knowledge of PostgreSQL, Redis, REST API design and performance.
• Strong software architecture and scalable systems principles.
• Experience with AWS, Docker and CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience writing automated unit, integration, and end-to-end tests.
• Active use of AI-powered development tools and agentic coding workflows.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of product features from ideation to release and performance analysis.
• Research market trends, analyze competitors, and propose features to boost acquisition and retention.
• Build backend services with Node.js/TypeScript; contribute to frontend with React/Next.js as needed.
• Collaborate on architecture, system design and technical directions for scalability.
• Design and evolve cloud infrastructure ensuring reliability, security and maintainability.
• Develop an AI-native engineering environment using AI agents and tooling.
• Establish CI/CD pipelines and testing practices.

Skills

Node.js

TypeScript

React

Next.js

AWS

PostgreSQL

Redis

REST API

Docker

CI/CD

Automated Testing

AI Tools

Tools

Cursor

Claude Code

Codex

Job description

CERT The Centre of Excellence for Applied Research & Training, based in the United Arab Emirates, is seeking a Senior Full-Stack Product Engineer to own backend development and cloud infrastructure. The role emphasizes AI-native tooling, scalable design, and collaboration with the Tech Lead to shape architecture and technical direction.

We value hands-on experience with Node.js, TypeScript, React/Next.js, AWS, PostgreSQL, Redis, and CI/CD, plus a proactive, experimentation-driven mindset to