We are looking for a highly skilled Backend Engineer to join our company. In this role, you will design, create, and implement various Java-based solutions that will range from Java microservice applications to database programming. To be successful as a Backend Developer, you should have 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 and be able to deliver top-quality, error-free work on time.
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Location: Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates (On-site)
Job Type: Contract (12 months)
Responsibilities:
- Design, implement, and maintain high-volume and low-latency C++ applications.
- Interpret briefs to create high-quality code that meets specifications.
- Determine application functions and build objectives with the team.
- Ensure that written code aligns with project objectives.
- Handle external and embedded databases such as Mongo, MySQL, and PostgreSQL.
- Work with Kafka and Elastic Search.
- Create database schemas that characterize and support business processes.
- Implement automated testing platforms and unit tests.
- Utilize code versioning tools, such as Git.
- Understand basic design principles behind scalable applications.
- Apply microservice design and architectural patterns.
- Implement design patterns for distributed systems.
- Maintain Docker/Container clusters.
- Collaborate with team members to identify and resolve issues.
- Draft detailed reports on completed work and projects.
- 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 policies and procedures related to Quality, Health, Safety, and Environment (QHSE), Business Continuity, Information Security, Privacy, Risk, Compliance Management, and Governance of Organizations.
Qualifications:
- Degree in Computer Science, Coding, or a related field.
- At least 5 years of experience in Java-based programming.
- Significant coding skills in Java, with proficiency in additional languages being a major plus.
- Exceptional problem-solving and analytical abilities.
- Knowledge of current frameworks, SDKs, APIs, and libraries.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Good organizational and time-management skills.
- A strong portfolio showcasing top-class coding and builds.
- Ability to work collaboratively with other developers and assist junior team members.
- Detail-oriented in both analysis and execution.
Language Requirements: English proficiency is required.
Company Overview:
Presight is an ADX-listed public company limited by shares, whose majority shareholder is Abu Dhabi company G42. It is the region’s leading big data analytics company powered by Artificial Intelligence (AI). Presight combines big data, analytics, and AI expertise to serve every sector, creating business and positive societal impact. With its world-class computer vision, AI, and omni-analytics platform, Presight excels at all-source data interpretation to support insight-driven decision-making, shaping policy and creating safer, healthier, happier, and more sustainable societies.
