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Halian | Managed Services, Recruitment Agency & Contract Staffing

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 We are currently on the lookout for Backend Developers for remote roles for a UAE based company.
 
 
 Responsibilities:
 
 
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 Design and develop applications using Java and Spring Boot, with a deep understanding of Spring Core concepts including Dependency Injection (DI), Inversion of Control (IoC), Aspect-Oriented Programming, and Spring Data Access.
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 Apply expertise in Spring Boot fundamentals and microservices architecture.
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 Implement security features using Spring Security, including authentication, authorization, and security best practices.
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 Develop and manage Spring MVC and RESTful APIs.
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 Secure APIs and manage user authentication and authorization using OAuth2 and JWT.
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 Utilize advanced skills in Spring Data Access components/services.
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 Deploy and manage Spring Boot applications on Azure cloud.
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 Integrate Spring Boot applications with CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps.
 
 
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 Requirements:
 
 
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 Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
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 Proven experience as a Backend Developer or similar role, with a strong background in Microsoft Azure services and Spring Boot.
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 Expertise in API management, Kubernetes, SQL, Cosmos DB, and OWASP standards.
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 Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
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 Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
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 Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
 
 
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 Backend Engineer - Remote in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
 
 
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Backend Engineer - Remote (m/f/d)

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 Role
 
 Back-end Developer (Java/Kotlin)
 
 
 
 Responsibilities:
 
 
 
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 Java/Kotlin Development: Lead and contribute to the development of robust and scalable back-end solutions using Java/Kotlin.
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 Architecture and Design: Architect, design, and implement complex systems and applications, ensuring high performance and responsiveness.
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 Database Management: Design and maintain database architectures, optimizing performance and ensuring data integrity.
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 API Development: Create and maintain RESTful APIs for seamless integration with front-end applications.
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 Code Review: Conduct and participate in code reviews to maintain code quality, ensure adherence to coding standards, and mentor junior developers.
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 Optimization: Identify and implement optimizations for improving system performance, scalability, and reliability.
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 Collaboration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including front-end developers, UX/UI designers, and product managers, to deliver high-quality software solutions.
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 Documentation: Generate technical documentation for software solutions, APIs, and database designs.
 
 
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 Qualifications:
 
 
 
 
 Education:
 
 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
 
 
 
 Experience:
 
 Minimum of 4 years of professional experience in back-end development with a focus on Java/Kotlin.
 
 
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 Experience with blockchain is plus
 
 
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 Technical Skills:
 
 
 
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 Proficient in Java and relevant frameworks (Spring).
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 Strong experience with database technologies such as PostgreSQL, or MongoDB.
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 Understanding of software development best practices, design patterns, and SOLID principles.
 
 
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 Problem-Solving:
 
 Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail.
 
 
 
 Communication:
 
 Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
 
 
 
 Leadership:
 
 Proven experience in leading and mentoring development teams is a plus
 
 
 
 Halian Group
 
 :
 
 
 With over 28 years of experience, we have come to understand that innovation is the only way to provide agile, practical solutions that transform businesses and careers.
 
 
 Our resourcing and smart services help you to realize tomorrow&rsquo;s potential. Discover the amazing things possible when you bring the right people and the right technologies together.
 
 
 At Halian, we recognize that diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are essential to building high-performing teams for our clients. We are committed to connecting organizations with top talent from all backgrounds, ensuring that every individual feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of race, gender, disability, or any other characteristic that makes them unique. By fostering diverse and inclusive workplaces, we help our clients drive innovation, enhance collaboration, and better reflect the communities they serve.
 
 
 Backend Engineer in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
 
 
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Backend Engineer (m/f/d)

Discovered MENA

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 Technical Lead
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Location:
 
 Abu Dhabi
 
 
 
 Duration:
 
 Permanent
 
 
 
 Package:
 
 55,000 AED &ndash; 60,000 AED per month plus benefits
 
 
 
 
 
 We are seeking a Principal Engineer to take a hands-on role in the architecture, design, and development of our clients core trading platform. You will be instrumental in driving engineering excellence, mentoring team members, and influencing technical strategy across the organisation. This is a highly impactful role for someone with deep technical skills in Node.js, Golang, and ReactJS, coupled with experience building and scaling real-time trading systems.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
 
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 Lead the architecture and development of mission-critical backend and frontend components in a high-throughput, low-latency trading environment.
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 Drive strategic technical decisions and guide the evolution of the platform architecture.
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 Collaborate closely with product, design, and other cross-functional teams to deliver secure and reliable features.
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 Establish and enforce engineering best practices, including CI/CD, testing, observability, and code quality.
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 Mentor and support other engineers through code reviews, design discussions, and career growth.
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 Own system performance and scalability&mdash;analyze bottlenecks and implement optimisations.
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 Contribute to incident response, root cause analysis, and reliability engineering efforts.
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 Required Qualifications
 
 
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 8+ years of professional software engineering experience, with at least 2 years in a principal or staff-level role.
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 Strong expertise in Node.js and Golang for backend services.
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 Proven experience building modern web applications using ReactJS.
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 Demonstrated experience in building high-performance trading platforms or financial systems (e.g., order matching engines, market data feeds, execution gateways).
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 Deep understanding of distributed systems, real-time messaging, and fault-tolerant architecture.
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 Solid foundation in software architecture, design patterns, and data modeling.
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 Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP, or Azure) and container orchestration (e.g., Kubernetes).
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 Strong communication skills and ability to influence technical direction across teams.
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 Preferred Qualifications
 
 
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 Familiarity with FIX protocol, WebSockets, or other trading-related APIs.
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 Experience with event-driven architectures and stream processing frameworks.
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 Contributions to open-source projects or active involvement in developer communities.
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 Background in security and compliance for fintech applications.
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 Hands-on experience with infrastructure-as-code (e.g., Terraform, Helm).
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Technical Lead

Tavily

<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">About Tavily</h2>
Tavily is building the infrastructure layer for agentic web interaction at scale. Our API powers Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) and real-time reasoning in AI systems.
By connecting large language models to high-quality, trustworthy web content, we help developers build agents that are not only intelligent but also informed.
We work with some of the most innovative teams in AI. From startups shaping the ecosystem to enterprises deploying AI at scale. Whether it&rsquo;s powering sales assistants, research copilots, or internal knowledge tools, Tavily is the missing link between LLMs and the real world.<h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
The Role</h2>
We&rsquo;re looking for a Software Engineer to join our core engineering team and help build the infrastructure that powers real-time AI agents. You&rsquo;ll work across the stack, ship fast, and take ownership of critical systems as we scale.
This is an ideal role for a technically strong generalist with hands-on experience in building AI agents or complex distributed systems, someone who thrives in low-process environments, understands deep tech, and loves turning ambitious ideas into production-grade systems.<h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
What You'll Do</h2><ul><li>Build fast, reliable, and scalable systems for real-time LLM workflows</li><li>Design and implement backend infrastructure and API endpoints</li><li>Collaborate closely with product to iterate on features quickly and thoughtfully</li><li>Improve performance, monitoring, and reliability across the stack</li><li>Own core systems and contribute to key architectural decisions</li><li>Help shape a strong engineering culture focused on velocity and quality</li></ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
What You Bring</h2><ul><li>2&ndash;5 years of professional software engineering experience</li><li>Strong backend development skills (Python preferred, but not required)</li><li>Experience with large-scale distributed systems and API design</li><li>Hands-on expertise with AWS and cloud-native services</li><li>Comfort working in a fast-paced startup environment with lots of ownership</li><li>Curiosity about LLMs, retrieval, and the future of AI systems</li><li>Based in Abu Dhabi or open to relocating</li></ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
Nice To Have</h2><ul><li>Background in frontend or full stack development</li><li>Familiarity with DevOps practices (CI/CD, infrastructure as code, Kubernetes)</li><li>Experience building RAG workflows, agentic architectures, or LLM-integrated applications</li></ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
Perks &amp; Benefits</h2><ul><li>A young, open, and inclusive culture where everyone has real impact from day one</li><li>The chance to build alongside a fast-moving team at the forefront of agentic AI</li><li>A deep-work culture that values curiosity, creativity, and learning</li><li>Full relocation package for the whole family including accommodation, insurance, flights, children education and more...</li></ul></div>

Software Engineer

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 About Tavily
 
 
 
 Tavily is building the infrastructure layer for agentic web interaction at scale. Our API powers Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) and real-time reasoning in AI systems.
 
 
 By connecting large language models to high-quality, trustworthy web content, we help developers build agents that are not only intelligent but also informed.
 
 
 We work with some of the most innovative teams in AI. From startups shaping the ecosystem to enterprises deploying AI at scale. Whether it&rsquo;s powering sales assistants, research copilots, or internal knowledge tools, Tavily is the missing link between LLMs and the real world.
 
 
 The Role
 
 
 We&rsquo;re looking for a Software Engineer to join our core engineering team and help build the infrastructure that powers real-time AI agents. You&rsquo;ll work across the stack, ship fast, and take ownership of critical systems as we scale.
 
 
 This is an ideal role for a technically strong generalist with hands-on experience in building AI agents or complex distributed systems, someone who thrives in low-process environments, understands deep tech, and loves turning ambitious ideas into production-grade systems.
 
 
 What You'll Do
 
 
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 Build fast, reliable, and scalable systems for real-time LLM workflows
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 Design and implement backend infrastructure and API endpoints
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 Collaborate closely with product to iterate on features quickly and thoughtfully
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 Improve performance, monitoring, and reliability across the stack
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 Own core systems and contribute to key architectural decisions
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 Help shape a strong engineering culture focused on velocity and quality
 
 
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 What You Bring
 
 
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 2&ndash;5 years of professional software engineering experience
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 Strong backend development skills (Python preferred, but not required)
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 Experience with large-scale distributed systems and API design
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 Hands-on expertise with AWS and cloud-native services
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 Comfort working in a fast-paced startup environment with lots of ownership
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 Curiosity about LLMs, retrieval, and the future of AI systems
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 Based in Abu Dhabi or open to relocating
 
 
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 Nice To Have
 
 
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 Background in frontend or full stack development
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 Familiarity with DevOps practices (CI/CD, infrastructure as code, Kubernetes)
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 Experience building RAG workflows, agentic architectures, or LLM-integrated applications
 
 
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 Perks &amp; Benefits
 
 
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 A young, open, and inclusive culture where everyone has real impact from day one
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 The chance to build alongside a fast-moving team at the forefront of agentic AI
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 A deep-work culture that values curiosity, creativity, and learning
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 Full relocation package for the whole family including accommodation, insurance, flights, children education and more...
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Greenfield Marine Technologies

Job DescriptionWe are looking for a skilled and experienced Backend &amp; Mobile Developer with a strong foundation in Node.js and hands-on experience in mobile application development, preferably using React Native. The ideal candidate will be based in Abu Dhabi, UAE, and possess 4 to 6 years of proven experience in designing, developing, and deploying scalable backend systems along with mobile applications.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Design, build, and maintain efficient, reusable, and reliable backend services using Node.js</li><li>Develop cross-platform mobile applications using React Native (preferred) or equivalent mobile frameworks</li><li>Integrate backend services with mobile front-ends</li><li>Write clean, well-documented, and testable code</li><li>Collaborate with UI/UX designers and other developers to ensure smooth implementation of features</li><li>Optimize applications for maximum performance, scalability, and responsiveness</li><li>Troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade existing systems</li><li>Participate in code reviews and contribute to a collaborative development environment</li></ul>Requirements<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field</li><li>4 to 6 years of hands-on development experience in backend systems using Node.js</li><li>Strong knowledge and at least 2+ years of experience in React Native or similar mobile frameworks</li><li>Good understanding of RESTful APIs, JSON, and integration techniques</li><li>Experience with relational and NoSQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MongoDB)</li><li>Familiarity with version control systems like Git</li><li>Excellent problem-solving and communication skills</li><li>Must be available in Abu Dhabi, UAE</li></ul>Preferred Qualifications<ul><li>Knowledge of cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure</li><li>Experience with Docker, CI/CD pipelines, and agile methodologies</li><li>Prior experience in deploying mobile apps on iOS/Android stores</li></ul>To Apply: Submit your updated CV along with your portfolio or links to past projects (GitHub, App Store, etc.).Job Types: Full-time, PermanentExperience:<ul><li>node .js: 3 years (Required)</li><li>React Native(Mobile App Exp): 2 years (Preferred)</li></ul>Location:<ul><li>Abu Dhabi (Preferred)</li></ul>

Backend & Mobile Developer (Node.js + React Native)

Nabat

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 Who is Nabat?
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Nabat is a climate-tech startup based in the UAE using advanced technology to protect and restore natural ecosystems with precision and scale!
 
 We operate at the intersection of ecological &amp; environmental sciences, GIS, AI, and robotics. Our mission is to enable data-driven, science-backed ecosystem management and restoration at the speed and scale necessary to address the critical challenges of climate change, deforestation, land erosion, and biodiversity loss. Our comprehensive solution - consisting of ecosystem management software, precision aerial seeding drones, AI &amp; ecological models, and restoration services - is already being used to plant millions of mangroves in the UAE. But we&rsquo;re just getting started, as we build our platform to serve the needs of coastal, marine and arid ecosystems around the world.
 
 
 
 
 
 If this mission resonates with you, let&rsquo;s talk.
 
 
 
 
 
 🔹
 
 What is the role?
 
 
 
 
 
 
 We&rsquo;re building our product development team from the ground up and are looking for highly talented, self-driven
 
 Senior Software Engineers with proven GIS and AI experience
 
 and a passion for solving big complex problems in the nature, climate and geospatial tech space.
 
 
 
 
 
 📍
 
 Relocation to the UAE is required
 
 &ndash; generous relocation benefits and visa sponsorship (for the employee and their family) will be provided.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 🔹Your responsibilities will include:
 
 
 
 
 
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 Own the end-to-end software development lifecycle
 
 for Nabat&rsquo;s ecosystem management platform
 
 as a senior/staff-level individual contributor
 
 . From conception, through discovery, design, proof of concept, development, launch and continuous iteration.
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 Design and implement well-architected, scalable, robust, high-performance, AI/ML-powered systems
 
 for ingestion, storage, processing, analysis, insight extraction, and visualization of large amounts of geospatial time-series data (geotagged, ultra-high-resolution RGB, multi- and hyper-spectral imagery, KML files, LIDAR point clouds, etc from satellites and drones).
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 Write, test and support production code and maintain cloud services
 
 in your capacity as a full stack, backend, frontend, platform/infrastructure or data engineer &ndash; we're open to different specializations to round out the team.
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 Work with AI engineers/data scientists and ecologists
 
 to develop, train, validate, refine and deploy AI models in production while meeting pre-defined performance criteria.
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 Ideate and iterate on new and existing features
 
 , coming up with technically viable solutions, developing PoCs and prototypes to validate, and turning them into production-ready features and services
 
 
 that meet real-world user needs.
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 Communicate and collaborate cross-functionally
 
 with product managers, data scientists, HW engineers, ecologists, GIS data analysts, drone pilots, operations folks, and end users to deliver key initiatives.
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 Knowledge transfer from and continuous engagement with researchers
 
 (from Technology Innovation Institute)
 
 and external partners
 
 to understand and take ownership what has been built to date, become the subject matter expert for your product domain, and lead the research &amp; development roadmap for your domain.
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 🔹What are we looking for?
 
 
 
 
 
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 Technical prowess:
 
 You have extensive, hands-on development experience with, and an informed opinion on, many of the following tools, libraries, and frameworks in the modern Geospatial AI tech stack.
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 Web app development frameworks
 
 : React, Node, Vue, Angular, JavaScript/TypeScript, Next.js, Sprint Boot or similar.
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 Geospatial data processing, analysis, and visualization tools
 
 : Python, ArcGIS, QGIS, Grass GIS, Mapbox, Leaflet, GDAL, GeoPandas, etc. Bonus: You know who Matt Forrest is.
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 AI/ML model development and engineering
 
 : familiarity with machine learning techniques, models and frameworks for image analysis, object detection, semantic segmentation, prediction, anomaly detection, or similar using large geospatial datasets (RGB, multi- and hyper-spectral drone imagery, LIDAR point clouds, satellite imagery, etc).
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 Cloud platforms:
 
 experience using AWS, GCP, or Azure for geospatial data storage and processing.
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 Data storage, query, caching and pipeline tools:
 
 GDAL, PostgreSQL, PostGIS, GeoParquet, Sedona, Kafka, BigQuery, RabbitMQ, Redis, etc. You can explain the difference between GeoTIFF and GeoJSON!
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 CI/CD tools:
 
 GitHub, Docker, Kubernetes, Postman, Jenkins, PyTest, etc
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 Monitoring and logging tools:
 
 Datadog, Kibana, Grafana, Sentry, Splunk, etc.
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 Nice to have: experience integrating with cameras, robotics, IoT/sensor devices or other hardware.
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 Builder/entrepreneur mindset:
 
 You've created something meaningful from the ground up - whether leading a project, founding a venture, or crafting an impressive side project that demonstrates your initiative.
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 Communication excellence:
 
 You articulate ideas clearly and document thoroughly, understanding that transparent communication is fundamental to our collaborative approach.
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 Bias for action and execution:
 
 You move with purpose and velocity, driving for impact rather than perfection. You're comfortable making decisions and failing fast when necessary to achieve results. You prioritize shipping and iterating over endless conceptualizing.
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 Problem-solving aptitude:
 
 You approach challenges with creativity and pragmatism, finding elegant solutions that balance technical constraints with user needs.
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 Nice to haves: previous experience building products in the domain of geospatial AI, remote sensing, earth observation, environmental monitoring, precision agriculture, or drone robotics.
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 🔹Why join Nabat?
 
 
 
 
 
 
 A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to
 
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 Join a well-funded early-stage tech startup
 
 at the intersection of some of the most exciting, disruptive and innovative technologies in the world - geospatial AI, remote sensing, drone robotics, ecology &amp; agricultural science.
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 Design, build and shape a product from the ground up
 
 using your unique skills and expertise.
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 Work with a truly international and world-class R&amp;D team
 
 both within Nabat and in collaboration with 1200+ researchers, scientists and technologists in the larger Advanced Technology Research Council (
 
 https://www.atrc.gov.ae/
 
 ), Technology Innovation Institute (
 
 https://www.tii.ae/
 
 ), and VentureOne (
 
 https://www.ventureone.ae/
 
 ) ecosystem.
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 Relocate to Abu Dhabi &ndash; one of the safest, most livable, expat-friendly cities in the world
 
 - with an &ldquo;all inclusive&rdquo; relocation package for you and your family, that includes work &amp; residence visa sponsorship, business class flights, orientation tour, school and house search, and luxury hotel stay until you find your new home.
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 Make a real and direct impact
 
 to solving the most critical challenges of our time &ndash; climate change and ecosystem loss!
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 🔹What is the hiring process like?
 
 
 
 
 
 
 We believe in making your hiring and onboarding seamless and transparent. Here is what to expect from us:
 
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 Initial screening call
 
 with a member of our Talent team to ensure expectations and experience aligns.
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 First interview with hiring manager
 
 about the role and ask questions &ndash;
 
 Taha Ghaznavi
 
 , Chief Product Officer, Nabat.
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 Second interview with technical team member(s)
 
 to assess your capabilities. Might include a coding test and/or small case study.
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 Third interview with a senior leader
 
 to assess culture fit and give you opportunity to meet your future stakeholders.
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 Hiring decision and conditional offer.
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 Background check and final offer.
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 Relocation to the UAE and onboarding!
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 Apply with your CV and tell us what makes you &amp; your experience a great fit for Nabat.
 
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Senior Software Engineer (Geospatial AI)

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