Senior Backend Developer (Python/Node)

NorthBay - Pakistan

United Arab Emirates · Full-time · Mid-Senior

Job Title: Senior Backend Developer (Python/Node)

Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE (on-site)

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 willing to relocate to Abu Dhabi for on-site client engagements.

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).

Software Engineering

Mandatory Qualifications & Skills:

Proven experience in backend development with Python 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

Strong problem-solving skills, communication abilities, and a collaborative mindset.
Self-motivated and able to work independently in a distributed team environment.

Key Skills

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cloud microservices serverless docker nosql sql containerization machine learning restful apis dynamodb python devops kafka mocha aws gcp

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