Backend Engineer

Are you passionate about building scalable data systems and solving complex technical challenges Were looking for a Backend Engineer to join our dynamic global team.

At were pioneering Objective AI (ODAI) combining fundamental physics with AI to understand and characterise the physical world. Our platform delivers high-value decision recommendations acting as role-specific co-pilots that augment human intelligence or enable autonomous short were building the brains behind smarter more efficient operations.

As a Backend Engineer youll design and implement robust data solutions that meet both internal and client needs. Youll also play a key role in shaping how we build software setting standards and helping teams deliver high-quality work.

Key responsibilities include:

• Extracting requirements designing developing and testing software applications
• Liaising with different teams including QA team and data scientists to ensure the best processes are used to create the best outcome of a product
• Troubleshooting and resolving issues related to applications and services
• Identifying bugs in the microservices and proposing solutions to fix them
• Collaborating with the data science team to integrate equipment/process models into software components and services
• Applying principles best practices and techniques of engineering mathematics and computer science to software development
• Defining and implementing Unit Test codes and providing test coverage for the developed software components or services
• Writing and maintaining documentation for all services and their dependencies

• Experience in software engineering with a strong focus on data systems

• Proficiency in Java and

• SQL skills and experience with both relational and NoSQL databases

• Hands-on experience with message queues (e.g. NATS Pub/Sub)

• Experience building web services using REST and SOAP

• Working knowledge of Kubernetes and Docker

• Excellent communication skills and confidence working in distributed teams

• A degree in Computer Science (or a related field) or equivalent practical experience

• Fluency in English and Arabic languages

• Familiarity with Python

• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology and meaningful data challenges

• A collaborative global team of talented engineers and domain experts

• A continuous learning environment with real opportunities to grow and lead

This role is remote but must be based in Saudi Arabia.

We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. If this role excites you even if you dont meet every requirement wed love to hear from you.
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