Position Overview
We are looking for a Senior Backend Engineer to join a new multi sector AI programme in Abu Dhabi. This is a backend-first, platform-focused role . The emphasis is on building the underlying systems that power AI applications rather than working directly on AI models.
You will design, build, and operate scalable services, APIs, event-driven systems, and data infrastructure that support production environments.
Core Responsibilities
- Design and build backend services, APIs, and platform components that support scalable systems
- Define service boundaries, API contracts, and inter-service communication patterns
- Build and operate event-driven architecture (Kafka, Service Bus, or equivalent)
- Design reliable asynchronous systems with strong schema management and consumer design
- Work with PostgreSQL at scale , caching, and distributed data systems
- Deploy and operate services usin...