software engineer

Watt Utilities

AI Software EngineerAbout The RoleWe are looking for an AI Software Engineer to help us build the next generation of AI-powered products, features and services.This is not a Machine Learning or Data Science role. Instead, we&rsquo;re looking for an experienced software engineer who has been heavily involved in designing and building production applications using modern AI technologies. You should understand today&rsquo;s AI ecosystem, know how to evaluate emerging AI tools, and be able to identify where AI can create genuine business value.You&rsquo;ll work across our products and platforms, building enterprise-grade web applications while driving the adoption of AI across customer-facing products, internal tools and engineering workflows.Location: On-site in DubaiRequired Technical Skills● Must have 5+ years of professional software development experience● Strong experience with TypeScript, React and Node.js● Deep understanding of Next.js (App Router, Server Actions, Middleware and Routing)● Strong experience with PostgreSQL (or equivalent), including schema design and query optimisation● Must have experience designing and building production AI-powered applications● Strong understanding of Large Language Models (LLMs) and how to integrate them into software products● Experience working with leading AI providers such as OpenAI, Anthropic, Google Gemini or similar● Experience with prompt engineering, structured outputs and tool/function calling● Experience building AI agents, assistants and intelligent automation workflows● Experience implementing Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG)● Experience working with embeddings, vector databases and semantic search● Experience building AI applications using modern orchestration frameworks and SDKs (e.g. Vercel AI SDK, LangChain, LangGraph, LlamaIndex or similar)● Familiarity with the Model Context Protocol (MCP) and modern AI tooling ecosystem● Understanding of AI evaluation, latency optimisation, observability and cost optimisation● Experience implementing AI safety, validation and guardrails in production systemsWhat You Will Do● Design, build and ship AI-powered products, features and services● Architect scalable software systems that effectively integrate AI capabilities● Evaluate emerging AI technologies and recommend practical adoption across the business● Build AI agents, assistants and intelligent automation workflows● Develop backend services that support AI-powered experiences● Implement semantic search, RAG pipelines and knowledge retrieval systems where appropriate● Optimise AI applications for quality, performance, reliability and cost● Integrate third-party APIs, AI providers and external services● Collaborate with product managers, designers and stakeholders to solve business problems using AI● Contribute to architecture discussions, code reviews and engineering best practices● Help define engineering standards and reusable patterns for AI development● Stay up to date with the rapidly evolving AI landscape and share knowledge with the wider teamNice To Have● Experience building AI-first SaaS products● Experience with multi-agent architectures● Experience deploying or fine-tuning open-source models● Experience with cloud AI platforms such as AWS Bedrock, Azure AI or Google Vertex AI● Experience with multimodal AI (vision, speech or document understanding)● Experience with AI evaluation frameworks and observability platforms● Contributions to AI open-source projects or personal AI productsAbout You● Passionate about AI and excited by the pace of innovation in the field● You can work autonomously with minimal supervision, taking ownership of tasks from planning to completion● You have a proactive, can-do approach to problem-solving and are willing to tackle unfamiliar challenges● You are comfortable meeting deadlines and handling multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment● You are a team player with a collaborative mindset, open to feedback, and willing to help colleagues● You follow established coding standards and write clean, maintainable, well-documented code● You participate actively in code reviews (giving and receiving feedback)● You take responsibility for testing and quality assurance of your own workJob Type: Full-timePay: AED10,000.00 - AED15,000.00 per monthWork Location: In person

AI Software Engineer

HCLTech

<div>
 
 
 We are HCLTech,
 
 one of the fastest-growing large tech companies in the world and home to 219,000+ people across 54 countries, supercharging progress through industry-leading capabilities centered around Digital, Engineering and Cloud.
 
 
 The driving force behind that work, our people, are diverse, creative, and passionate, raising the bar for excellence on a regular basis. We, in turn, work hard to bring out the best in them as we strive to help them find their spark and become the best version of themselves that they can be.
 
 
 We are on the lookout for a highly talented and self-motivated
 
 .Net Advent
 
 to join us on our journey in advancing the technological world through innovation and creativity.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: -
 
 
 
 
 * Advent APX: 5+ years of hands-on technical administration experience. * MS SQL Server: Expert-level skills in database design and T-SQL. * .NET Framework: Strong proficiency in .NET (C#) and backend architecture. * Node.js / AI: Strong conceptual understanding of Node.js and AI toolkits. * Test Automation: Proven experience with tools like Playwright. * Mindset: Proactive problem solver who challenges the status quo.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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 We are one of the fastest-growing large tech companies in the world, with offices in 50+ countries across the globe and 219,000 employees,
 
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 We are a certified great place to work and a top employer in 17 countries, offering a positive work environment that values employee recognition and respect.
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 Representing 165 nationalities across the globe, we pride ourselves on being an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees regardless of race, religion, sex, color, age, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, physical disability or genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with federal, state, and/or local law.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Software Engineer

talabat

<div>
 
 A Little Bit About Talabat
 
 
 
 talabat is the leading online food and groceries ordering platform in MENA, operating in 9 countries
 
 
 across the region. Founded in 2004 by a small group of entrepreneurs in Kuwait, talabat&rsquo;s success
 
 
 expanded to the rest of the GCC region, Egypt &amp; Jordan, making it the largest and most popular food
 
 
 ordering app. With over 2,000+ employees and millions of users, we deliver hundreds of thousands
 
 
 of orders every day. We are part of the Delivery Hero network building the next generation of online delivery platforms across the globe. Our network is truly international with engineering teams in 13 countries and operations in 40+ countries.
 
 
 
 A Little Bit About Our Engineering Culture
 
 
 
 We love finding new ways to shorten the feedback loops, create together and make an impact. To do
 
 
 so, our engineering culture and practices are based on eXtreme Programming (XP), Domain-Driven
 
 
 Design, Lean and Continuous Delivery. We believe that the assumption behind the &ldquo;Speed vs Quality&rdquo; mindset is flawed and that you can both have your cake and eat it too. For us, quality enables speed. Not in 2 years, but now.
 
 
 Co-creating together with others through Pair and Mob programming helps us deliver more value
 
 
 sooner and find joy in our work by seeking productive human connections with others. We find that engineers seeking to understand our product and business better understand the context of their work, which helps them to innovate, deliver more value to their customers and find
 
 
 more purpose in their work
 
 
 
 Job Description
 
 
 
 
 Role summary
 
 
 
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 Alongside other engineers and members of your team (product, data), participate in
 
 
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 With guidance from other engineers, design, write and release software as a solution to an
 
 
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 end-to-end problem in your business domain and deliver value in small batches in accordance with our engineering standards
 
 
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 Understand scalability &amp; complexity of your services
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 Participate in optimization of your team&rsquo;s practices to develop it into a self-organized, continuously improving unit
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 Seek mentorship to become a product engineer capable of solving a business problem, end-to-end
 
 
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 Qualifications
 
 
 
 
 The following experience is relevant to us
 
 
 
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 Empathetic and able to easily build relationships with other engineers
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 Good verbal and written communication skills
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 Humble, curious, and open-minded with a growth mindset, thriving on continuous feedback
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 Good knowledge of foundational software engineering with some software development
 
 
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 experience, preferably with .NET, Golang or C# programming languages
 
 
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 Exposed to testing with focus on automated end to end quality
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 Understands basics of Distributed Systems Architecture (Microservices, Event-Driven,
 
 
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 Understands basics of relational and nonrelational databases as well as cloud platforms (e.g.AWS, Google Cloud, Azure)
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Software Engineer I - Backend

Alignerr

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 About The Role
 
 
 
 What if the code you write could directly shape how the next generation of AI understands and generates software? We're looking for Software Engineers in Dubai to build, evaluate, and improve AI-generated code &mdash; helping train AI systems to think like real developers.
 
 
 You'll write solutions, review AI outputs, and provide the expert-level feedback that makes AI coding assistants smarter, safer, and more reliable. This is hands-on engineering work at the frontier of AI development &mdash; not theoretical, not bureaucratic, and not boring.
 
 
 This is a fully remote, flexible contract role. If you can write clean code and explain your reasoning, we want to hear from you.
 
 
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 Commitment: 10&ndash;40 hours/week
 
 
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 What You'll Do
 
 
 
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 Write, debug, and optimize code across a range of languages, frameworks, and problem domains
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 Review and evaluate AI-generated code for correctness, efficiency, readability, and best practices
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 Identify bugs, logic errors, security issues, and performance bottlenecks in AI outputs
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 Provide structured, detailed feedback explaining why code works &mdash; or doesn't
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 Design challenging coding prompts and edge-case scenarios to stress-test AI capabilities
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 Compare and rank multiple AI-generated solutions based on engineering quality
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 Work independently and asynchronously &mdash; fully on your own schedule
 
 
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 Who You Are
 
 
 
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 Proficient in one or more programming languages (Python, JavaScript, Java, C++, Go, TypeScript, or similar)
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 Solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, and software design principles
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 Able to read, write, and reason about code with clarity and precision
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 Strong problem-solving instincts and a systematic debugging approach
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 Clear written communicator &mdash; you can explain technical decisions in plain language
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 Self-motivated and reliable when working independently without supervision
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 Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field &mdash; or equivalent practical experience
 
 
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 Experience across multiple languages or tech stacks (full-stack, backend, systems, data engineering)
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 Familiarity with AI/ML concepts, LLMs, or prompt engineering
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 Background in code review, technical writing, or mentoring junior developers
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 Experience with cloud platforms, DevOps, or distributed systems
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 Competitive programming, open-source contributions, or side projects that demonstrate your craft
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 Advanced degree in Computer Science or related discipline
 
 
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 Why Join Us
 
 
 
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 Work on cutting-edge AI projects alongside leading research labs
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 Fully remote and flexible &mdash; set your own hours and work from anywhere
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 Freelance autonomy with intellectually stimulating, high-impact work
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 Directly influence how AI writes, understands, and reasons about code
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 Sharpen your own engineering skills by evaluating diverse problems daily
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 Potential for ongoing work and contract extension as new projects launch
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Software Engineer (AI Training)

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 Who are we?
 
 
 
 Since launching in Kuwait in 2004, talabat, the leading on-demand food and
 
 
 Q-commerce app for everyday deliveries, has been offering convenience and reliability
 
 
 to its customers. talabat&rsquo;s local roots run deep, offering a real understanding of the needs of the communities we serve in eight countries across the region. We harness innovative technology and knowledge to simplify everyday life for our customers, optimize operations for our restaurants and local shops, and provide our
 
 
 riders with reliable earning opportunities daily. Here at talabat, we are building a high performance culture through engaged workforce and growing talent density. We're all about keeping it real and making a difference. Our
 
 
 6,000+ strong talabaty are on an awesome mission to spread positive vibes. We are proud to be a multi great place to work award winner.
 
 
 
 A Little Bit About Our Engineering Culture
 
 
 
 Shorten Feedback Loops: we optimize for flow of value in small batches so that we can learn faster and minimize waste. This applies to how we build systems, communicate with each other, etc
 
 
 Quality enables Speed: we adhere to XP, Lean, and Continuous Delivery practices to deliver value with the highest quality/security in a sustainable way
 
 
 Product-minded Engineers: we all have a good understanding of our business &amp; customer problems to minimize costly hand-overs and ensure we solve problems more effectively, and faster
 
 
 
 Job Description
 
 
 
 Role Summary
 
 
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 Alongside your cross-functional team (engineering, product, data), participate in continuous discovery of your customer/business needs/desires/problems to drive desired outcomes.
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 Design, write and release software as a solution to an end-to-end problem in your business domain and deliver value in small batches in accordance with our engineering standards
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 Understand scalability &amp; complexity of your services and own &amp; innovate the entire SDLC
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 Support optimization of your team&rsquo;s practices to develop it into a self-organized continuously improving unit
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 Critically question and simplify our tech org systems/processes and solutions
 
 
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 On top of very good technical skills, this role requires someone willing to assume end-to-end
 
 
 ownership of a specific area/initiative and thrives on emphasizing with their user pains/desires/needs. You are keen to explore alternative ways of working that optimize for co-creation and continuous improvement.
 
 
 
 Qualifications
 
 
 
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 Empathetic and able to easily build relationships
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 Good verbal and written communication skills
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 Humble, curious, and open-minded with a growth mindset, thriving on continuous
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 Understanding of lean/agile values &amp; principles and associated practices
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 3+ years of software engineering experience, preferably within Extreme Programming environment (TDD, Pair Programming, Simple Design, and Continuous Refactoring) with predominant languages being .NET, Golang, and C#
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 Experience in testing with focus on automated end to end quality.
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 Experience in distributed Systems Architecture (Microservices, Event-Driven, and RESTful Services)
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 Experience working with relational and nonrelational databases
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 Exposed to cloud platforms (e.g. AWS, Google Cloud, Azure)
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 Experience building, maintaining and improving with Trunk Based Development and Continuous Delivery.
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Software Engineer II -Backend

GSSTech Group

<div>We are looking for an experienced Software Engineer with strong expertise in Advent APX, .NET (C#), and MS SQL Server to support enterprise Wealth &amp; Asset Management platforms. The ideal candidate should possess hands-on experience in application support, backend development, platform optimization, database administration, automation, and modern engineering practices.
This role offers the opportunity to work on business-critical investment management platforms while driving automation, process optimization, and the adoption of modern technologies including AI and microservices. 
Requirements 
 
Key ResponsibilitiesPlatform &amp; Database Management<ul><li>
Manage, maintain, and optimize the Advent APX platform.</li><li>
Ensure the stability, availability, and performance of the Advent APX application environment.</li><li>
Design, develop, optimize, and troubleshoot complex MS SQL Server databases.</li><li>
Write and optimize T-SQL queries, stored procedures, functions, and triggers.</li><li>
Monitor database performance and implement tuning strategies.</li><li>
Ensure database integrity, backup, recovery, and high availability.</li></ul>
Application Development<ul><li>
Design, develop, and maintain backend applications using .NET (C#).</li><li>
Build scalable, secure, and maintainable backend services.</li><li>
Develop APIs and integration services to support business applications.</li><li>
Work closely with business users and technical teams to deliver platform enhancements.</li><li>
Troubleshoot production issues and provide Tier-2/Tier-3 application support.</li><li>
Participate in code reviews and follow software engineering best practices.</li></ul>
Test Automation &amp; DevOps<ul><li>
Design and implement automated testing frameworks.</li><li>
Develop automation scripts using tools such as Playwright or equivalent.</li><li>
Improve software quality through automated regression and validation testing.</li><li>
Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines.</li><li>
Support release management and deployment automation.</li></ul>
Process Improvement &amp; Innovation<ul><li>
Review existing business processes and identify opportunities for automation.</li><li>
Modernize legacy workflows through engineering improvements.</li><li>
Integrate modern APIs and microservices using .NET and Node.js.</li><li>
Evaluate and implement AI and Large Language Model (LLM) technologies to automate business processes and improve operational efficiency.</li><li>
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across engineering teams.</li></ul>
Required Technical SkillsAdvent APX<ul><li>
Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience administering and supporting Advent APX.</li><li>
Strong understanding of Wealth &amp; Asset Management platforms.</li><li>
Experience in APX configuration, customization, troubleshooting, and performance optimization.</li></ul>
Microsoft SQL Server<ul><li>
Expert-level proficiency with MS SQL Server.</li><li>
Advanced T-SQL programming.</li><li>
Experience developing:</li><li><ul><li>
Stored Procedures</li><li>
Functions</li><li>
Views</li><li>
Triggers</li></ul></li><li>
Database design and optimization.</li><li>
Query performance tuning and indexing.</li><li>
Database administration fundamentals.</li></ul>
.NET Development<ul><li>
Strong hands-on experience with .NET Framework and C#.</li><li>
Backend application development.</li><li>
API development and integration.</li><li>
Object-Oriented Programming (OOP).</li><li>
Software architecture and design principles.</li></ul>
Node.js<ul><li>
Working knowledge of Node.js.</li><li>
Experience building or integrating REST APIs.</li><li>
Understanding of microservices architecture.</li></ul>
Automation &amp; DevOps<ul><li>
Hands-on experience with Playwright or similar automation testing frameworks.</li><li>
Experience building automated testing solutions.</li><li>
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines.</li><li>
Experience with Git and version control systems.</li></ul>
AI &amp; Modern Engineering<ul><li>
Exposure to AI-powered development tools.</li><li>
Understanding of Large Language Models (LLMs).</li><li>
Experience leveraging AI to automate engineering or operational workflows is highly desirable.</li></ul>
Required Competencies<ul><li>
Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.</li><li>
Excellent problem-solving ability.</li><li>
Strong ownership and accountability.</li><li>
Ability to challenge existing processes and drive improvements.</li><li>
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.</li><li>
Ability to work independently as well as within cross-functional teams.</li><li>
Strong attention to detail and commitment to engineering excellence.</li></ul>
Preferred Domain Experience<ul><li>
Wealth Management</li><li>
Asset Management</li><li>
Investment Platforms</li><li>
Banking</li><li>
Financial Services</li><li>
Capital Markets</li></ul>
Nice to Have<ul><li>
Experience with RESTful APIs and microservices architecture.</li><li>
Exposure to cloud platforms and modern engineering practices.</li><li>
Knowledge of DevOps methodologies.</li><li>
Experience supporting enterprise financial applications.</li><li>
Exposure to AI-assisted software development tools such as GitHub Copilot, Cursor, Claude Code, or similar.</li></ul></div>

Software Engineer (.NET & Advent APX)

ByteDance

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 Responsibilities
 
 
 About the team:
 
 The team is building a global one‑stop procurement platform that powers ByteDance&rsquo;s worldwide growth and operations. We empower buyers with AI to craft optimal procurement plans and automate execution, turning procurement data into measurable outcomes. We embrace platformization and extensibility, adopting industry best practices to enable cross‑functional collaboration and lay strong foundations for long‑term evolution.
 
 
 As a Senior Backend Engineer, you will own services and systems end‑to‑end, propose sound architectures, and ensure the platform is efficient, stable, and evolvable. You&rsquo;ll collaborate closely with product, design, and cross‑regional engineering teams to advance platform capabilities, reliability, and developer experience, while mentoring teammates and raising the overall technical bar.
 
 
 Responsibilities:
 
 - Design, build, and evolve backend services with maintainability, scalability, and observability.
 
 - Partner with product, design, and cross‑functional teams to ship new capabilities and improve experience.
 
 - Improve reliability via performance analysis, tuning, and code quality initiatives.
 
 - Mentor teammates through reviews, architecture guidance, and knowledge sharing.
 
 - Drive mid‑to‑long‑term technical roadmaps with clear evolution strategies.
 
 - Solve complex problems with proven approaches, and help the team tackle challenges more effectively.
 
 
 
 Qualifications
 
 
 Minimum Qualifications:
 
 - Bachelor&rsquo;s degree or above in Computer Science or related fields.
 
 - 4+ years of backend development or equivalent depth; owns systems of medium complexity and beyond.
 
 - Proficient in Golang / Java / Python (one or more) with solid backend architecture experience.
 
 - Familiar with messaging middleware, relational databases, and common backend patterns (idempotency, retries, rate limiting, async jobs).
 
 - Skilled in performance analysis and tuning; understands reliability engineering and observability.
 
 
 Preferred Qualifications:
 
 - Experience building platformized products or shared services across multiple domains.
 
 - Experience building stable and extensible distributed services
 
 - Demonstrated technical leadership driving alignment and results in complex environments.
 
 - Practical AI application in procurement or supply chain (recommendation, forecasting, optimization, automation).
 
 
 
 About Us
 
 
 Founded in 2012, ByteDance's mission is to inspire creativity and enrich life. With a suite of more than a dozen products, including TikTok, Lemon8, CapCut and Pico as well as platforms specific to the China market, including Toutiao, Douyin, and Xigua, ByteDance has made it easier and more fun for people to connect with, consume, and create content.&ZeroWidthSpace;
 
 
 
 
 Why Join ByteDance
 
 
 Inspiring creativity is at the core of ByteDance's mission. Our innovative products are built to help people authentically express themselves, discover and connect &ndash; and our global, diverse teams make that possible. Together, we create value for our communities, inspire creativity and enrich life - a mission we work towards every day.&ZeroWidthSpace;
 
 As ByteDancers, we strive to do great things with great people. We lead with curiosity, humility, and a desire to make impact in a rapidly growing tech company. By constantly iterating and fostering an "Always Day 1" mindset, we achieve meaningful breakthroughs for ourselves, our Company, and our users. When we create and grow together, the possibilities are limitless. Join us.&ZeroWidthSpace;
 
 Diversity &amp; Inclusion&ZeroWidthSpace;
 
 ByteDance is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people from across the globe and so does our workplace. At ByteDance, our mission is to inspire creativity and enrich life. To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and to creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach. We are passionate about this and hope you are too.&ZeroWidthSpace;
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Senior Software Engineer - Procurement Platforms

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