About the Role: We are seeking an experienced Backend Engineer to join our technology team in Dubai. You will design, develop, and maintain high-performance, scalable backend systems, APIs, and data pipelines to support critical business applications in secure, air-gapped environments. Responsibilities: Design and implement robust backend services using Node.js and Express Develop and maintain RESTful and GraphQL APIs Build and schedule data workflows using Apache Airflow Manage and optimize PostgreSQL databases Containerize applications with Docker and deploy on Kubernetes clusters Configure and maintain VMware deployments in air-gapped environments Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitLab CI/CD Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define requirements and deliver solutions Ensure security, compliance, and best practices are followed in all backend systems Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and perform capacity planning Required Qualifications: 8–15 years of professional backend engineering experience Expertise in Node.js and Express framework Strong experience designing and consuming RESTful APIs and GraphQL services Proficiency with PostgreSQL database design, tuning, and maintenance Hands-on experience building data pipelines with Apache Airflow Experience containerizing applications using Docker and orchestrating with Kubernetes Proven experience deploying and managing VMware infrastructure in air-gapped environments Solid understanding of CI/CD concepts and hands-on experience with GitLab CI/CD Deep knowledge of system architecture, networking, and security best practices Preferred Qualifications: Experience with AWS or Azure cloud services Kubernetes certification (CKA, CKAD) or similar Familiarity with microservices and event-driven architecture patterns Experience mentoring and leading engineering teams Knowledge of infrastructure as code tools (Terraform, Ansible) Exposure to observability tools such as Prometheus and Grafana