backend engineer

Quest Global

<div>Job Requirements 
 
POSITION: Software Engineer (Backend Engineer- Python)
Who We Are:
Quest Global delivers world-class end-to-end engineering solutions by leveraging our deep industry knowledge and digital expertise. By bringing together technologies and industries, alongside the contributions of diverse individuals and their areas of expertise, we are able to solve problems better, faster. This multi-dimensional approach enables us to solve the most critical and large-scale challenges across the aerospace &amp; defense, automotive, energy, hi-tech, healthcare, medical devices, rail and semiconductor industries.
We are looking for humble geniuses, who believe that engineering has the potential to make the impossible possible; innovators, who are not only inspired by technology and innovation, but also perpetually driven to design, develop, and test as a trusted partner for Fortune 500 customers. As a team of remarkably diverse engineers, we recognize that what we are really engineering is a brighter future for us all. If you want to contribute to meaningful work and be part of an organization that truly believes when you win, we all win, and when you fail, we all learn, then we&rsquo;re eager to hear from you. The achievers and courageous challenge-crushers we seek, have the following characteristics and skills
 What You will Do:<ul><li>
Estimate, plan, and implement software development work.</li><li>
Work closely with product manager to gather requirements to build new modules or improve existing modules.</li><li>
Evaluate, maintain and improve existing code base to ensure that it is properly structured and utilize software engineering best practices</li><li>
Troubleshoot, identify, and research reported issues, and have the ability to provide recommendations by comparing advantages and disadvantages of various solutions.</li><li>
6+ years of experience with designing and developing web services applications.</li><li>
Strong experience with providing and consuming web services / APIs (REST, JSON, OpenAPI/Swagger)</li><li>
Experience with modern Python and frameworks (FastAPI/Flask, SQLAlchemy Core, Pydantic, Httpx, Alembic, Pytest, Ruff, Pyright, or similar)</li><li>
Strong experience with data modeling using relational databases, Writing and optimizing complex queries using SQL (Postgres)</li><li>
Strong experience with Git, Bug tracking, and collaborating with a software team</li><li>
Basic understanding of Containerization and DevOps processes (Docker, Kubernetes, AWS, CI/CD)</li><li>
Basic understanding of Data Engineering a plus (ETL, Data warehouses)</li><li>
 Strong debugging and diagnostic skills</li><li>
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills</li><li>
Excellent multi-tasking and organizational skills</li><li>
Excellent problem solving and analytical thinking skills</li><li>
Self-directed, analytical, and collaborative with a constant desire to learn, improve, and make things better</li><li>
Experience working with a cross-disciplinary team of PMs, designers and other developers</li></ul>
What You Will Bring:<ul><li>
Set engineering vision and direction for existing and future applications.</li><li>
Stay on top of new technologies and tools and adopt relevant ones to the team.</li><li>
Accountable for meeting assigned project objectives and timelines.</li></ul> 
Pay Range: $100,000-$115,000 per annum
Compensation decisions are made based on factors including experience, skills, education, and other job-related factors, in accordance with our internal pay structure. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, paid time off, and retirement plan. 
Work Requirements:
This role is considered an on-site position located in Cupertino, CA, USA<ul><li>
You must be able to commute to and from the location with your own transportation arrangements to meet the required working hours.</li><li>
Shop floor environment, which may include but not limited to extensive walking, and ability to lift up to 40 lbs.</li></ul> 
Benefits begin on day one:<ul><li>401(k) matching</li><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Vision insurance</li><li>Employer paid Life Insurance, Short- &amp; Long-Term Disability</li></ul> 
Work Experience 
 
Backend dev with DE Engineer - preference is backend python dev who has build data pipelines.Experience in building API with fastapi and bonus if they have ever built a MCP server. 
Benefits 
 
Contract / Full time</div>

Backend Engineer - Data

arabic

<div>About the Opportunity
We are hiring on behalf of a leading government transformation initiative in Abu Dhabi that is building one of the world&rsquo;s most ambitious AI programs.
This organisation is creating the infrastructure, platforms, and products that will enable government entities to operate as AI-native institutions. The work spans sovereign AI infrastructure, event-driven systems, and production-grade applications that support critical public services.
This is an opportunity to work on highly impactful systems where reliability, scalability, and security are essential.
Role Overview
We are looking for a Senior Backend Engineer to design, build, and operate the backend platform that powers advanced AI and data products.
You will own core services, APIs, event pipelines, and data infrastructure that support production systems at scale. This role is backend-focused and requires deep expertise in distributed systems, cloud infrastructure, Kubernetes, and database reliability.
While you do not need to be an AI specialist, you should be comfortable building the platform foundations that modern AI applications depend on.
At the senior level, you will:<ul><li>
Architect and own major backend subsystems end-to-end
</li><li>Lead reliability and operational excellence initiatives
</li><li>Mentor other engineers and contribute to technical standards
</li><li>Collaborate with senior technical leadership to shape platform direction
</li><li>Use AI coding tools such as Codex, Claude Code, or similar in your daily workflow
</li></ul>Key ResponsibilitiesBackend Services &amp; Event-Driven Architecture<ul><li>
Design, build, and operate scalable backend services and APIs
</li><li>Develop event-driven systems using Kafka, Azure Service Bus, or Azure Event Hubs
</li><li>Build data pipelines, ETL processes, and shared platform abstractions
</li><li>Manage PostgreSQL, caching, and object storage infrastructure
</li></ul>Cloud Infrastructure &amp; Reliability<ul><li>
Deploy and operate containerized services on Kubernetes
</li><li>Build CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure-as-code using Terraform
</li><li>Manage cloud infrastructure on Azure
</li><li>Define and monitor SLOs, metrics, logging, tracing, and alerting
</li><li>Lead incident response, root-cause analysis, and postmortems
</li></ul>Security, Standards &amp; Mentorship<ul><li>
Implement secure engineering practices and compliance requirements
</li><li>Contribute to IAM, secrets management, network policy, and zero-trust architecture
</li><li>Mentor engineers through design reviews and code reviews
</li></ul>Basic Qualifications<ul><li>
7+ years of backend or platform engineering experience
</li><li>Strong expertise in distributed systems and event-driven architecture
</li><li>Proficiency in Python, Java/Kotlin, or Go
</li><li>Hands-on experience with Azure (AWS or GCP experience also valued)
</li><li>Production experience with Docker and Kubernetes
</li><li>Strong knowledge of PostgreSQL at scale
</li><li>Experience with observability, SLOs, and incident response
</li><li>Practical use of AI coding assistants such as Codex or Claude Code
</li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills
</li></ul>Preferred Qualifications<ul><li>
Experience building internal developer platforms and shared tooling
</li><li>Service mesh experience (Istio, Linkerd)
</li><li>Familiarity with CQRS, event sourcing, sagas, and outbox patterns
</li><li>Experience with Redis, Elasticsearch, or OpenSearch
</li><li>Exposure to AI infrastructure such as retrieval pipelines and model serving
</li><li>Security experience in regulated environments
</li><li>Experience working in government, defense, financial services, or similar sectors
</li></ul>Technology Stack<ul><li>
Languages: Python, Java, Kotlin, Go
</li><li>APIs: REST, gRPC, WebSockets, SSE
</li><li>Event Streaming: Kafka, Azure Service Bus, Azure Event Hubs
</li><li>Data: PostgreSQL, Redis, DocumentDB, Azure Blob Storage
</li><li>Infrastructure: Azure, Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform
</li><li>Observability: Prometheus, Grafana, OpenTelemetry
</li><li>Security: Entra ID, RBAC, Secrets Management, Zero Trust
</li><li>AI Development: Codex, Claude Code, OpenCode
</li></ul>What We&rsquo;re Looking For
You are an engineer who:<ul><li>
Takes full ownership from design to production operations
</li><li>Builds reliable, scalable systems with strong operational discipline
</li><li>Makes evidence-based technical decisions
</li><li>Mentors others and raises the engineering bar
</li><li>Communicates clearly and proactively
</li><li>Embraces AI-native engineering practices
</li></ul>Why Apply?
This role offers the opportunity to work on highly consequential systems that will shape the future of AI-powered public services.
You&rsquo;ll join a world-class engineering environment tackling complex challenges in backend infrastructure, distributed systems, and cloud architecture&mdash;while delivering meaningful impact at a national scale.</div>

Senior Backend Engineer - Abu Dhabi

Foodics

<div>Who Are We❓
We Are Foodics! a leading restaurant management ecosystem and payment tech provider. Founded in 2014 with headquarter in Riyadh and offices across 5 countries, including UAE, Egypt, Jordan and Kuwait. We are currently serving customers and partners in over 35 different countries worldwide. Our innovative products have successfully processed over 6 billion (yes, billion with a B) orders so far! making Foodics one of the most rapidly evolving SaaS companies to ever emerge from the MENA region.
The Job in a Nutshell
The Senior Backend Engineer will be part of the tech team and will be expected to create, maintain, test, and debug scalable backend services and web applications. The ultimate goal is to provide fully functional, stable, and high-performing systems that power Foodics products at scale.
This role requires strong experience in backend engineering with a primary focus on .NET technologies, while also being comfortable working on existing and evolving PHP Laravel services and applications.
What You Will Do❓<ul><li>
Establish and guide the architecture of several backend services and web applications.
</li><li>Collaborate with product managers, designers, and engineers across multiple teams.
</li><li>Design and implement scalable, secure, and high-performance backend systems.
</li><li>Develop and maintain APIs and microservices primarily using .NET technologies.
</li><li>Contribute to and maintain existing PHP Laravel applications and services.
</li><li>Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code.
</li><li>Solve complex performance problems and architectural challenges.
</li><li>Integrate data from various services, third-party systems, and databases.
</li><li>Improve system reliability, scalability, and observability.
</li><li>Participate in code reviews and mentor Junior engineers.
</li><li>Research and help adopt new technologies, frameworks, and engineering practices.
</li><li>Look for ways to reduce technical debt, improve performance, and organize the code base.</li></ul>
What Are We Looking For❓<ul><li>
A minimum of 3 years of experience developing large-scale backend systems and web applications.
</li><li>Strong experience with .NET / C# is a must.
</li><li>Good hands-on experience with PHP Laravel.
</li><li>Experience designing and building scalable backend services with focus on high availability, low latency, and reliability.
</li><li>Solid understanding of REST APIs and distributed systems.
</li><li>Strong experience with relational databases and database design.
</li><li>Experience with caching and queuing technologies such as Redis.
</li><li>Solid understanding of background jobs and asynchronous processing.
</li><li>Experience writing unit and integration tests.
</li><li>Good understanding of software engineering principles and design patterns such as SOLID.
</li><li>Experience working in fast-paced engineering environments.
</li><li>Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
</li><li>Experience leading technical initiatives or projects is a plus.
</li><li>Experience with cloud platforms and containerized environments is a plus.
</li><li>Experience with monitoring and observability tools is a plus.
</li><li>Experience with foodtech or SaaS products is a plus.
</li><li>Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively with different stakeholders.
</li><li>Communicating well verbally in English.
</li><li>Ability to adapt to time zone differences and thrive in a remote working environment.</li></ul>
What We Offer You❗
We believe you will love working at Foodics!<ul><li>
We offer highly competitive compensation packages, including bonuses and the potential for shares.</li><li>
We prioritize personal development and offer regular training and an annual learning stipend to tackle new challenges and grow your career in a hyper-growth environment.</li><li>
Join a talented team of over 30 nationalities working in 14 countries, and gain valuable experience in an exciting industry.</li><li>
We offer autonomy, mentoring, and challenging goals that create incredible opportunities for both you and the company.</li></ul></div>

Senior Backend Engineer (.NET / Laravel)

Centrox AI

We're hiring a Technical Lead at Centrox AI - Islamabad (on-site).This is a hands-on role. You'll be writing production code, building data pipelines, managing CI/CD and Docker infrastructure, and designing automation workflows &mdash; while also supporting and reviewing the work of junior engineers.If you're a strong backend engineer who's comfortable owning systems end to end and ready to take on broader technical responsibility, this is worth a look.What we need:<ul><li>2&ndash;3 years of Python in production systems</li><li>CI/CD experience (GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins, or similar)</li><li>Docker, Git, and Linux with hands-on experience, not just familiar</li><li>ETL workflows and relational databases (PostgreSQL)</li><li>Automation tools like n8n, Make, Zapier, or custom scripts</li></ul>Nice to have:<ul><li>AWS / GCP / Azure</li><li>Monitoring tools (Grafana, Prometheus, Sentry)</li><li>Prior mentoring or code review experience</li><li>Startup or small-team background</li></ul>Tech stack: Python &middot; FastAPI &middot; Node.js &middot; PostgreSQL &middot; Docker &middot; GitHub Actions &middot; AWS/GCP &middot; n8nBonus: share your GitHub profile with your application.Location: Gulberg Greens, Islamabad, full-time, on-siteEmail: connect@centrox.ai (mention the role in the subject line)Or apply here: https://lnkd.in/dB7x8t4KWork Location: In person

Backend & DevOps Engineer

Siemens Digital Industries Software

<div>
 Siemens Digital Industries Software is a leading provider of solutions for the design, simulation, and manufacture of products across many different industries. Formula 1 cars, skyscrapers, ships, space exploration vehicles, and many of the objects we see in our daily lives are being conceived and manufactured using our Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) software.
 
 
 
 Job Summary
 
 
 
 We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Software Engineer with strong expertise in backend development to design, build, and maintain scalable, secure, and high-performance software solutions. The ideal candidate has deep experience with Java, Spring Boot, AWS cloud services, containerization technologies, and both relational and NoSQL databases.
 
 
 In this role, you will work closely with cross-functional teams to architect backend systems, develop cloud-based applications, and ensure reliable, scalable production services. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced backend engineer who enjoys building robust distributed systems and solving complex technical challenges.
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
 
 
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 Design, develop, test, and maintain scalable backend applications using Java and Spring Boot
 </li>
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 Build and enhance RESTful APIs and microservices-based architectures
 </li>
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 Develop secure, reliable, and high-performing systems for cloud-native environments
 </li>
 <li>
 Build and support applications deployed on AWS
 </li>
 <li>
 Work with containerization technologies such as Docker and orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes
 </li>
 <li>
 Design and optimize data models using relational databases and NoSQL databases
 </li>
 <li>
 Ensure application scalability, performance, maintainability, and reliability
 </li>
 <li>
 Collaborate with product managers, architects, QA engineers, and other developers to deliver high-quality solutions
 </li>
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 Troubleshoot application issues and perform root cause analysis
 </li>
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 Apply best practices in security, performance optimization, and software engineering
 </li>
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 Mentor junior engineers and contribute to engineering standards, code reviews, and technical design discussions
 </li>
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 Participate in architecture planning and technical decision-making
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Required Qualifications
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science or a related field
 </li>
 <li>
 5+ years of professional software development experience, with significant focus on backend engineering
 </li>
 <li>
 Strong hands-on experience with Java and Spring Boot
 </li>
 <li>
 Experience designing and developing microservices and REST APIs
 </li>
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 Strong experience with AWS services such as:
 </li>
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 EC2
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 ECS and/or EKS
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 Lambda
 </li>
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 RDS
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 S3
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 Experience with Docker and container orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes
 </li>
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 Experience with relational databases such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, or Oracle
 </li>
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 Experience with NoSQL databases such as MongoDB, DynamoDB, or Cassandra
 </li>
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 Proficiency with Git and modern development workflows
 </li>
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 Strong understanding of software design principles, object-oriented programming, and distributed systems
 </li>
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 Experience with testing frameworks and practices, including unit, integration, and API testing
 </li>
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 Strong problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Preferred Qualifications
 
 
 
 <ul>
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 Familiarity with messaging and streaming technologies such as Kafka, RabbitMQ, or SQS/SNS
 </li>
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 Experience with monitoring and observability tools
 </li>
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 Knowledge of security best practices for cloud and application development
 </li>
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 Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments
 </li>
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 Exposure to serverless architectures
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 Experience leading technical projects or mentoring engineering teams
 
 
 </li>
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 Technical Skills
 
 
 
 Backend Development : Java , Spring Boot , REST APIs , Microservices ,Hibernate / JPA ,Maven / Gradle
 
 
 Cloud &amp; Platform : AWS , Docker , Kubernetes ,Linux
 
 
 Databases : Relational databases: PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle. NoSQL databases: MongoDB, DynamoDB, Cassandra. Data modeling
 
 
 We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
 
 
 A collection of over 377,000 minds building the future, one day at a time in over 200 countries. We're dedicated to equality, and we welcome applications that reflect the diversity of the communities we work in. All employment decisions at Siemens are based on qualifications, merit, and business need. Bring your curiosity and creativity and help us shape tomorrow!
 
 
 #SWSaaS
 
 
</div>

Senior Software Backend Development Engineer

<div>
 Siemens Digital Industries Software is a leading provider of solutions for the design, simulation, and manufacture of products across many different industries. Formula 1 cars, skyscrapers, ships, space exploration vehicles, and many of the objects we see in our daily lives are being conceived and manufactured using our Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) software.
 
 
 
 Role Overview
 
 
 
 We are looking for a motivated Software Engineer to join our team in Cairo, Egypt. This role is ideal for someone with 3+ years of experience in backend software development who is eager to grow their technical skills and contribute to building scalable, high-quality applications.
 
 
 The ideal candidate should have solid experience with Java, Spring Boot, and relational databases such as PostgreSQL or MySQL. Exposure to cloud platforms like AWS is considered a strong plus.
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Design, develop, and maintain backend services using Java and Spring Boot
 </li>
 <li>
 Build clean, scalable, and efficient APIs and backend components
 </li>
 <li>
 Collaborate with product managers, QA engineers, and other developers to deliver high-quality software solutions
 </li>
 <li>
 Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code following engineering best practices
 </li>
 <li>
 Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve application issues in a timely manner
 </li>
 <li>
 Work with relational databases such as PostgreSQL or MySQL, including writing queries and supporting schema design
 </li>
 <li>
 Participate in code reviews and contribute to improving development standards and team practices
 </li>
 <li>
 Support deployment and monitoring activities for backend services
 </li>
 <li>
 Contribute to cloud-based development initiatives, with AWS exposure being an advantage
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Required Qualifications
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science or a related field
 </li>
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 3+ years of experience in software development, preferably in backend engineering
 </li>
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 Strong proven experience with Java
 </li>
 <li>
 Strong experience with Spring Boot
 </li>
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 Familiarity with RESTful API development
 </li>
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 Experience with PostgreSQL and/or MySQL
 </li>
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 Full Understanding of object-oriented programming principles and software design fundamentals
 </li>
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 Experience using Git or similar version control systems
 </li>
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 Good problem-solving skills and willingness to learn in a team-oriented environment
 
 
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 </ul>
 
 Preferred Qualifications
 
 
 
 <ul>
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 Exposure to AWS services
 </li>
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 Familiarity with Docker or containerized applications
 </li>
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 Understanding of microservices architecture
 </li>
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 Experience working in Agile development environments
 
 
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 </ul>
 We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
 
 
 #SWSaaS
 
 
</div>

Software Backend Development Engineer

Binghatti

<div>
 
 Binghatti is one of the UAE&rsquo;s most dynamic and fast-growing property brands, headquartered in Dubai. We&rsquo;re known for bold architecture, visionary design and partnerships with global luxury icons such as Bugatti, Mercedes-Benz and Jacob &amp; Co. With a portfolio exceeding AED 15 billion across Dubai&rsquo;s most prestigious developments, Binghatti continues to transform the city&rsquo;s skyline and set new standards for innovation and excellence in real estate.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Job Overview:
 
 
 
 The Software Engineer &ndash; Backend designs, builds, and operates cloud-native backend services that expose REST APIs to mobile and web clients and integrate with enterprise systems of record and third-party SaaS platforms. This is a hands-on engineering role accountable for production ready level code. The engineer owns the full backend stack &mdash; APIs, persistence, caching, queues, identity, observability, and CI/CD &mdash; and partners with product, mobile, IT Infrastructure, and Information Security to deliver
 
 
 
 
 
 
 🔹 Key Responsibilities:
 
 
 
 &bull; Design and develop REST APIs using NestJS, Node.js (LTS), and TypeScript.
 
 
 &bull; Build integrations with third-party SaaS platforms using REST APIs, OAuth 2.0, and webhooks.
 
 
 &bull; Design and optimize PostgreSQL databases, Redis caching, and queue-based workflows (BullMQ/RabbitMQ).
 
 
 &bull; Implement secure authentication and authorization using JWT, OIDC, and enterprise identity providers.
 
 
 &bull; Deploy and manage services on Microsoft Azure.
 
 
 &bull; Maintain CI/CD pipelines, monitoring, and observability using modern DevOps practices.
 
 
 &bull; Write high-quality, tested, production-ready code and participate in code reviews.
 
 
 
 ✅ Must-Have Requirements:
 
 
 
 &bull; 4+ years of experience building production-grade REST APIs with Node.js and TypeScript
 
 
 &bull; 4+ years of hands-on experience with NestJS
 
 
 &bull; Strong experience with PostgreSQL, database design, and performance optimization
 
 
 &bull; Experience with Redis and message queue systems (BullMQ, RabbitMQ, or similar)
 
 
 &bull; Experience deploying and operating applications on Azure (or AWS/GCP)
 
 
 &bull; Solid understanding of OAuth 2.0, OIDC, JWT validation, and enterprise identity solutions
 
 
 &bull; Experience integrating with third-party platforms via APIs and webhooks
 
 
 &bull; Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field
 
 
 
 ⭐ Nice to Have:
 
 
 
 &bull; Azure certifications (AZ-204, AZ-500).
 
 
 &bull; Node.js professional certifications.
 
 
 &bull; Experience working on large-scale enterprise projects.
 
 
 
 
 
 If you're passionate about building secure, scalable backend systems and enjoy working in a modern cloud-native environment, we'd love to hear from you.
 
</div>

Information Technology Software Engineer - Backend

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