# Backend Software Engineer – Node.js & AI — Sharkhood Tech

Canonical: https://jobxdubai.com/jobs/li-4438468729-backend-software-engineer-node-js-ai
Location: Dubai, UAE (remote)
Type: full_time · Level: mid
Monthly salary: AED 18,000 to 28,000 per month (estimated, not employer-stated) (UAE salaries are tax-free)
Posted: 2026-07-16
Apply: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/backend-software-engineer-%E2%80%93-node-js-ai-at-sharkhood-tech-4438468729?_l=en

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## Description

About the Role:

We're building an AI-powered platform focused on solving real-world problems through scalable technology, intelligent automation, and seamless integrations.

We're looking for an experienced Backend Software Engineer to join our engineering team and build reliable, scalable, and high-performance backend systems powering both web and mobile applications.

Work Type: On-site or Remote

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services.

• Build secure, reliable, and maintainable REST APIs.

• Design and optimize database architecture and performance.

• Integrate third-party APIs and external services.

• Integrate AI services and Large Language Models (LLMs) into production systems.

• Develop and maintain API documentation using Swagger / OpenAPI.

• Improve application performance, scalability, and reliability.

• Collaborate closely with Product, Mobile, Web, and AI teams.

• Participate in architecture discussions and code reviews.

• Troubleshoot production issues and continuously improve system stability.

Required Skills:

Backend

• Node.js

• TypeScript

• NestJS

• ExpressJS

• FastifyJS

Frontend

• Angular / AngularJS

Database

• MongoDB

• Mongoose

• Prisma

API Development

• REST APIs

• Swagger / OpenAPI

Cloud & DevOps

• AWS

• MongoDB Atlas

• Docker

• Vercel

• GitHub

• CI/CD

Backend Technologies

• Redis

• BullMQ / RabbitMQ

• WebSockets

• JWT / OAuth Authentication

• Background Jobs

• Microservices

• Performance Optimization

AI Integration

Hands-on experience integrating AI services such as:

• OpenAI

• Claude

• ElevenLabs

Experience with:

• AI APIs

• Function Calling

• Prompt Engineering

• RAG

• Embeddings

What We're Looking For:

We're looking for someone who:

• Writes clean, maintainable, and scalable code.

• Has strong problem-solving and debugging skills.

• Takes ownership and works independently.

• Has experience building production-grade backend applications.

• Understands software architecture and best engineering practices.

• Communicates effectively and enjoys working in Agile teams.

Work Arrangement

• On-site

• Remote

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## Requirements

What We're Looking For:
- Writes clean, maintainable, and scalable code.
- Has strong problem-solving and debugging skills.
- Takes ownership and works independently.
- Has experience building production-grade backend applications.
- Understands software architecture and best engineering practices.
- Communicates effectively and enjoys working in Agile teams.

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