Senior Backend Developer

Job Title: Senior Backend Developer
Location: Pakistan (Hybrid)
Travel Requirement: Frequent travel to Abu Dhabi for 2–3 months (as per project needs)
Experience: 5 to 8 Years
Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Role:
We are seeking a skilled and experienced Backend Developer with 5 to 8 years of hands-on experience in designing and implementing robust backend systems. The ideal candidate should be based in Pakistan, available for a hybrid work model, and flexible to travel to Abu Dhabi for on-site client engagements lasting 2 to 3 months periodically.
You will play a key role in building scalable APIs, managing cloud-based infrastructure, and working with various database systems in a microservices-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain robust and scalable RESTful APIs for enterprise-level applications.
• Build and deploy microservices using modern backend frameworks with a strong emphasis on performance and maintainability.
• Implement containerized applications using Docker and Kubernetes.
• Write unit and integration tests using relevant testing frameworks to ensure code quality and system reliability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including front-end developers, DevOps, and data engineers to deliver high-quality software solutions.
• Optimize backend performance and ensure security compliance throughout the development lifecycle.
• Maintain and work with various database technologies including SQL, NoSQL, and Vector databases.
• Deploy, monitor, and troubleshoot applications in cloud environments (compute, serverless, networking, storage).

Mandatory Qualifications & Skills:
Software Engineering:

• Proven experience in backend development with Python (preferred) or Node.js.
• Strong understanding of microservices architecture and RESTful API design.
• Experience with containerization tools like Docker and orchestration with Kubernetes.
• Knowledge of testing frameworks (e.g., PyTest, Mocha, Jest) and test-driven development practices.

Databases:

• Hands-on experience with SQL, NoSQL (e.g., MongoDB, DynamoDB), and Vector databases (e.g., Pinecone, FAISS).

Cloud:

• Experience deploying and managing applications on cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP), including compute services, serverless functions, cloud databases, and networking components.

Preferred Skills (Nice to Have):

• Experience integrating machine learning models into production-grade applications.
• Understanding of secure coding practices and application-level security standards.
• Familiarity with event-driven architectures and message brokers (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ).

Other Requirements:

• Travel Flexibility: Willingness and ability to travel to Abu Dhabi for on-site work for durations of 2 to 3 months when required.
• Strong problem-solving skills, communication abilities, and a collaborative mindset.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently in a distributed team environment.