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Senior Backend Developer (Node.js / TypeScript)
United Arab Emirates
· Full-time
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Mid-Senior
Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Backend Developer with extensive experience in JavaScript (ES6+), TypeScript, and Node.js to join our growing engineering team. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in building scalable APIs, database-driven systems, and containerized microservices, ideally with exposure to ERP or CRM platforms. You will play a critical role in designing and maintaining backend services that drive key business operations and integrations across complex ecosystems.
Key Responsibilities
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Backend Developer with extensive experience in JavaScript (ES6+), TypeScript, and Node.js to join our growing engineering team. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in building scalable APIs, database-driven systems, and containerized microservices, ideally with exposure to ERP or CRM platforms. You will play a critical role in designing and maintaining backend services that drive key business operations and integrations across complex ecosystems.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, build, and maintain robust RESTful and GraphQL APIs using Node.js and TypeScript
- Architect and optimize database schemas and queries across SQL (MySQL, PostgreSQL) and NoSQL (MongoDB, Redis) systems
- Develop, test, and maintain modular backend microservices aligned with clean code and SOLID principles
- Implement unit and integration testing (Jest, Mocha, Supertest) to ensure code reliability and maintainability
- Containerize and deploy applications using Docker and assist in setting up CI/CD pipelines
- Collaborate with DevOps teams to deploy and manage services on AWS (ECS/Fargate, Lambda, RDS, S3, CloudWatch)
- Ensure backend systems meet security, scalability, and performance requirements
- Participate in code reviews, mentor junior developers, and contribute to architectural decisions
- Work closely with product and frontend teams to integrate business logic and third-party systems (ERP, CRM, etc.)
- 7-10 years of professional backend development experience
- Strong proficiency in JavaScript (ES6+) and TypeScript
- Deep expertise in Node.js frameworks (Express, Fastify, or NestJS)
- Solid experience with SQL (MySQL/PostgreSQL) and NoSQL (MongoDB, Redis, DynamoDB) databases
- Experience designing and integrating RESTful APIs and authentication systems (JWT/OAuth)
- Hands-on experience with Docker, Git, and CI/CD pipelines
- Working knowledge of AWS services (ECS, Lambda, RDS, S3)
- Familiarity with unit and integration testing frameworks (Jest, Mocha, Chai, Supertest)
- Strong analytical, debugging, and problem-solving abilities
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- Experience with ERP or CRM systems (custom modules, integrations, data workflows)
- Exposure to message queues (RabbitMQ, Kafka, SQS)
- Familiarity with Kubernetes or other container orchestration tools
- Experience with microservices architecture and distributed systems
- Knowledge of monitoring and observability tools (Grafana, Prometheus, ELK stack)
- Some frontend awareness (React, Next.js) for integration alignment
- Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications
- Opportunity to work with one of Dubai's leading real estate firms
- A dynamic and professional work environment with growth opportunities
- Hands-on experience in the real estate industry with a supportive team
Key Skills
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crm
microservices
docker
nosql
redis
mocha
cicd
sql
aws
message queues
restful apis
javascript
kubernetes
typescript
postgresql
prometheus
rabbitmq
dynamodb
graphql
grafana
devops
react
mysql
kafka
git
elk
ecs
s3
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- Posted
- Oct 17, 2025
- Type
- Full-time
- Level
- Mid-Senior
- Location
- Dubai
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