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Backend Engineer

Presight Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Posted: 16 May 2025

Financial

  • Estimate: $48k - $70k*
  • Zero income tax location

Accessibility

  • Office Only
  • Visa Provided

Requirements

  • Experience: Senior
  • English: Professional

Position

We are looking for a highly skilled Backend Engineer to join Presight. In this role, you will design, create, and implement various Java-based solutions for the business, ranging from Java microservice applications to database programming.

To be successful as a Backend Developer, you should possess a specialist level of understanding and skill in developing a broad range of applications and proprietary solutions. A top-notch backend developer will be comfortable working independently, capable of delivering high-quality, error-free work on time.

Location: Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates
Work Conditions: On-site, Contract (12 months)


Responsibilities:

  • Design, implement, and maintain high-volume, low-latency C++ applications.
  • Interpret briefs to create high-quality code that meets specifications.
  • Collaborate with the team to determine application functions and objectives.
  • Ensure the quality of written code aligns with project objectives.
  • Handle external and embedded databases such as MongoDB, MySQL, and PostgreSQL.
  • Work with Kafka and Elastic Search.
  • Create database schemas that support business processes.
  • Implement automated testing platforms and unit tests.
  • Utilize code versioning tools, such as Git.
  • Understand microservice design and architectural patterns.
  • Employ design patterns for distributed systems and maintain Docker/container clusters.
  • Engage in problem-solving with team members.
  • Identify and resolve issues with applications.
  • Draft detailed reports on work performed and projects completed.
  • Participate in group meetings to discuss projects and objectives.
  • Assist other developers with troubleshooting, debugging, and coding.
  • Meet deadlines on fast-paced deliverables.
  • Comply with company policies regarding Quality Health Safety and Environment, Business Continuity, Information Security, and compliance management.

Qualifications:

  • Degree in computer sciences, coding, or a related field.
  • At least 5 years of experience in Java-based programming.
  • Significant coding skills in Java; knowledge of additional programming languages is advantageous.
  • Exceptional problem-solving and analytical abilities.
  • Familiar with current frameworks, SDKs, APIs, and libraries.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong organizational and time-management skills.
  • A robust portfolio showcasing top-class coding.
  • Ability to collaborate with other developers and assist junior team members.
  • Meticulous in both analysis and execution.

What We Look For:
If you are a performance-driven individual with the agility to adapt to ambiguity, you will thrive at Presight. We seek eager candidates to build meaningful collaborations with stakeholders and aspire to create unique customer-centric solutions. A bias for action and a passion for advancing in the Big Data Analytics space are at the core of our community.

What Working At Presight Offers:

  • Culture: An open, diverse, and inclusive environment with a global vision that encourages personal growth and focuses on groundbreaking innovations.
  • Career: Outstanding learning, development, and growth opportunities through structured training programs and innovative, high-tech projects.
  • Rewards: A competitive remuneration package with healthcare, education support, leave benefits, and more.

Company Overview:
Presight, an ADX-listed public company majority-owned by Abu Dhabi company G42, is the region’s leading big data analytics company powered by Artificial Intelligence (AI). We combine big data, analytics, and AI expertise to serve every sector, creating business and societal impact.

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About Presight

Presight, an ADX-listed public company limited by shares whose majority shareholder is Abu Dhabi company G42, is the region’s leading big data analytics company powered by Artificial Intelligence (“AI”). We combine big data, analytics, and AI expertise to serve every sector, of every scale, to create business and positive societal impact. With our world-class computer vision, AI and omni-analytics platform as its engine, we excel at all-source data interpretation to support insight-driven decision making that shapes policy and creates safer, healthier, happier, and more sustainable societies.