NorthBay - Pakistan
Senior Backend Developer (Python/Node)
NorthBay - PakistanUnited Arab Emirates1 day ago
Full-timeEngineering, Information Technology
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.

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