Senior Software Engineer - GenAI & Node.js

Global Software Solutions Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 223,200 - 334,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Strong compensation package

Long term stability

Job summary

Global Software Solutions Group is seeking a Senior Software Engineer based in Dubai. In this role, you will build scalable RESTful APIs using Node.js and work on Generative AI projects that impact millions of banking customers.

The ideal candidate has strong skills in TypeScript, experience with Azure AI services, and knowledge of Docker and Kubernetes. You will be part of a technically strong team, providing long-term career stability in a flourishing tech market.

Qualifications

• Expertise in developing scalable, highly available RESTful APIs using Node.js.
• Strong proficiency in TypeScript and JavaScript.
• Experience with prompt engineering for LLM-based solutions.

Responsibilities

• Design and build scalable, highly available RESTful APIs.
• Engineer and fine-tune prompts for LLM-based solutions via Azure OpenAI.
• Work across Azure AI services in a regulated banking environment.

Skills

Node.js

TypeScript

RESTful APIs

Generative AI

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD

WebSockets

JavaScript

Azure AI services

Job description

Description

One of the UAE's most recognised banks is looking for a Senior Software Engineer who sits at the intersection of backend engineering and Generative AI. This is real AI work, not a buzzword job title. You will be building products used by millions of everyday banking customers across the UAE.

About The Role

You will design and build scalable, highly available RESTful APIs in Node.js and TypeScript, engineer and fine‑tune prompts for LLM‑based solutions via Azure OpenAI, and work across Azure AI services including Speech, Language, and PII Detection in a fully regulated banking environment.

Technical Skills & Requirements

• Expertise in developing scalable, highly available RESTful APIs using Node.js
• Strong proficiency in TypeScript, JavaScript, and the latest ECMAScript standards
• Familiarity with asynchronous programming patterns including Promises, async/await, and event‑driven architectures
• Hands‑on experience designing, fine‑tuning, and engineering prompts for LLM‑based solutions via APIs and SDKs
• Working knowledge of Azure AI services including Speech, Language, OpenAI, and PII Detection
• Experience with ORMs and ODMs including Sequelize, TypeORM, or Mongoose
• Knowledge of implementing real‑time communication using WebSockets
• Proficiency in CI/CD principles and active involvement in troubleshooting distributed services
• Experience with containerisation using Docker and Kubernetes
• Understanding of firewall and network security concepts and best practices for securing APIs in regulated environments
• Ability to write non‑blocking code and apply advanced techniques such as multi‑threading when needed
• Experience documenting code inline using JSDoc or similar conventions
• Ability to create automation test scripts is a plus
• Arabic language proficiency — written and spoken — is mandatory

Why This Role

Technically strong team, household name client, strong compensation package, and long term stability in one of the most active tech markets in the region.

Skills

Node.js, TypeScript, Azure OpenAI, Generative AI, Prompt Engineering, WebSockets, Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD, REST APIs, Microservices