Senior Backend Developer (Python/Node)

NorthBay - Pakistan

United Arab Emirates · Full-time · Not Applicable

Job Title: Senior Backend Developer

Experience: 5-8 Years

Location: Abu Dhabi (On-site)

Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Backend Developer to design, develop, and scale robust backend systems for cloud-native applications. The ideal candidate has strong experience in Python and/or Node.js, a solid understanding of microservices architecture, and hands-on expertise with cloud deployment on Azure. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to build secure, high-performance, and scalable backend services in a fully remote environment.

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services using Python and/or Node.js
Build and consume RESTful APIs with a focus on performance, reliability, and security
Develop and integrate microservices-based architectures using Spring Boot where applicable
Containerize applications using Docker and manage deployments using Kubernetes
Design, optimize, and manage data storage solutions using SQL, NoSQL, and Vector Databases
Implement secure coding practices, authentication, authorization, and data protection standards
Collaborate with DevOps teams to implement CI/CD pipelines and cloud deployments on Microsoft Azure
Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize backend systems for scalability and high availability
Participate in code reviews, architecture discussions, and technical decision-making
Mentor junior developers and contribute to engineering best practices

Required Skills & Qualifications

5–8 years of professional experience in backend development
Strong proficiency in Python and/or Node.js
Solid experience building REST APIs and backend services
Hands-on experience with Spring Boot and Microservices architecture
Practical experience with Docker and Kubernetes in production environments
Strong knowledge of SQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra)
Familiarity with Vector Databases (e.g., Pinecone, Weaviate, Milvus) is a strong plus
Experience implementing secure coding practices and handling application security concerns
Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure (App Services, AKS, Azure DevOps, etc.)
Strong understanding of system design, performance optimization, and scalability

Nice to Have

Exposure to event-driven architectures and messaging systems
Experience with observability tools (logging, monitoring, tracing)
Knowledge of AI/ML-backed systems leveraging vector databases

Key Skills

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microservices spring boot python docker devops nosql cloud sql restful apis kubernetes postgresql storage mysql cicd

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