Backend engineer (Dubai)
Summary
On-site backend engineer in Dubai building REST/GraphQL microservices with Python (FastAPI/Flask) and Node.js (Express), including event-driven video-metadata pipelines using Kafka/RabbitMQ. Works across PostgreSQL, MongoDB, TimescaleDB, and Redis, with JWT/OAuth security, Docker/Kubernetes CI/CD, and AI/ML service integration.
Architect, design, and develop REST and/or GraphQL APIs and microservices that follow industry best practices, using Python FastAPI / Flask) and Node.js (Express.js).
Build video-metadata processing and event-driven systems.
Design and optimise database schemas across relational and NoSQL stores (PostgreSQL, MongoDB, TimescaleDB, Redis) for efficient retrieval and storage.
Implement message-broker-based pipelines using Kafka or RabbitMQ.
Implement authentication and security (JWT, OAuth) and apply API security best practices.
Optimise API performance for low latency and high throughput; identify and resolve bottlenecks; implement caching.
Design and maintain CI/CD pipelines; containerise with Docker and orchestrate with Kubernetes.
Integrate backend services with AI/ML components and collaborate with cross-functional teams.