Senior Backend Developer (Node.js / TypeScript)

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

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.

Nice to Have

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