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Python Backend Engineer

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Summary

Senior Python backend engineer building and maintaining scalable backend services for an AI-driven SaaS platform, onsite in Abu Dhabi. Day-to-day work centers on FastAPI/Flask, secure REST/GraphQL APIs, microservices, third-party integrations, and optimizing databases like PostgreSQL, Redis, and MongoDB.

Job Description


Job Location: Abu Dhabi - UAE


Employment Type: Full-Time


Work Arrangement: Office-Based / Onsite


Experience: Minimum 3 Years


Position Level: Senior Level


Languages: Must be Fluent in Arabic & English


About the Role


We are looking for a Python Backend Engineer to join our engineering team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining scalable backend systems that power our AI-driven SaaS platform.


You will build secure APIs, integrate with third-party services, optimize database performance, and contribute to the architecture of high-availability systems. The ideal candidate enjoys solving complex engineering challenges, writing clean and maintainable code, and working in a fast-paced, product-focused environment.


Responsibilities


  • Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services using Python.

  • Build production-ready applications using FastAPI, Flask.

  • Design and implement secureRESTful APIsandGraphQL APIs.

  • Develop scalable microservices and distributed backend systems.

  • Integrate third-party APIs including payment gateways, CRM systems, AI platforms, communication services, and external SaaS providers..

  • Design efficient database schemas and optimize complex SQL queries.

  • Work with PostgreSQL, MySQL, Redis, RabbitMQ , MongoDB, Clickhouse, Typesense and other data storage technologies.

  • Implement authentication and authorization mechanisms (JWT, OAuth2, API Keys).

  • Write reusable, maintainable, and well-documented code following clean architecture principles.

  • Build unit, integration, and API tests to ensure application reliability.

  • Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize backend performance in production environments.

  • Collaborate closely with Frontend Engineers, DevOps Engineers, QA Engineers, Product Managers, and AI Engineers.

  • Participate in architecture discussions, code reviews, and technical planning.

  • Maintain high standards for security, scalability, and code quality.

Requirements


  • The Ideal candidate must have Minimum 3 years of professional experience in Python backend development.

  • Strong proficiency in Python programming.

  • Solid experience withFastAPI or Flask.

  • Strong understanding of REST API and GraphQL design principles.

  • Must Know to Design and implement event-driven Architecture Structure.

  • Must Know to Implement Clean Architecture and established software design principles to create modular, maintainable, testable, and scalable backend systems

  • Experience building scalable backend architectures.

  • Excellent knowledge of PostgreSQL and/or MySQL.

  • Experience with NoSQL databases such as MongoDB or Redis.

  • Strong understanding of software architecture, OOP, SOLID Principles, and Design Patterns.

  • Experience with Git and collaborative development workflows.

  • Knowledge of asynchronous programming (async/await).

  • Familiarity with Docker, K8s and containerized applications.

  • Understanding of CI/CD pipelines using Github Actions or Jenkins.

  • Experience writing automated tests (PyTest, Unit Testing, Integration Testing).

  • Strong debugging and performance optimization skills.

  • Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving abilities.

Preferred Qualifications & Experience


  • AI/LLM integrations (OpenAI, Anthropic, Gemini, DeepSeek)

  • LangChain or AI agent frameworks

  • Celery and background task processing

  • RabbitMQ, Kafka, or message queues and Typesense.

  • WebSockets and real-time communication

  • Elasticsearch

  • Kubernetes

  • AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud

  • Nginx

  • Worked on Custom CRMs Project

  • Linux server administration

  • Multi-tenant SaaS architecture

  • CRM integrations (Salesforce, Zoho, HubSpot, Odoo)

Compensation & Benefits


Salary:Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications (To be discussed during the interview process).


Additional Benefits:To be discussed during the interview process.

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