# Principal Software Engineer — Inception42

Canonical: https://jobxdubai.com/jobs/li-4450246919-principal-software-engineer
Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
Type: full_time · Level: lead
Monthly salary: AED 45,000 to 80,000 per month (estimated, not employer-stated) (UAE salaries are tax-free)
Posted: 2026-08-06
Apply: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/principal-software-engineer-at-inception42-4450246919?_l=en

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## Description

Inception42, a G42 company, is the region’s leading innovator of AI-powered domain-specific as well as industry-agnostic products, built on a rich heritage of research and development. Within the G42 ecosystem, Inception functions as the core intelligence layer – transforming data and compute infrastructure into real-world, applied AI solutions. Beyond its commercial endeavors, Inception is committed to creating positive societal impact. For more information, please visit www.inceptionai.ai

Overview:

We are seeking a highly accomplished Principal Software Engineer to lead end-to-end technical strategy, architecture, and execution across web-scale, cloud-native platforms. This individual will be instrumental in defining system-level patterns, enforcing engineering best practices, and mentoring senior engineers within a fast-paced, agile environment.

Responsibilities:

• Technology Leadership - Define and evolve engineering vision and full stack architecture across frontend, BFF, and backend tiers.

• Hands-on Engineering - Deliver production-grade code across Node.js, React/Angular, Python, and cloud-native components.

• Architecture & Design - Lead design sessions for high-performance, scalable systems with emphasis on clean architecture and DDD.

• Cloud-Native Implementation - Architect secure, resilient applications using Azure PaaS/IaaS services, AKS, and serverless components.

• DevOps Strategy - Drive end-to-end CI/CD strategy with Azure DevOps, GitOps, and Kubernetes pipelines.

• Data Strategy - Oversee modeling and integration for distributed data stores (PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Cosmos DB).

• Observability & Reliability - Enforce full-stack observability with OpenTelemetry, Prometheus, Azure Monitor, and SLO-based engineering.

• Mentoring & Coaching - Develop technical leadership in others through mentoring and leading engineering guilds.

• Innovation & R&D - Explore and introduce new frameworks, languages, and paradigms aligned with business and tech goals.

• Stakeholder Engagement - Collaborate with Product, Security, and Enterprise Architecture teams to translate strategic goals into technology.

Qualifications:

To qualify, you must have;

• Programming Languages- Node.js, TypeScript, Python

• Frontend Frameworks- React.js (v18+), Angular (v14+), TailwindCSS, Material UI

• Backend Frameworks- Nest.js, Express.js, FastAPI, Flask

• Architecture Patterns- Microservices, BFF, Clean Architecture, CQRS, Event-Driven Architecture, Hexagonal Architecture

• Databases- PostgreSQL (advanced), MongoDB, Cosmos DB, Redis, ElasticSearch

• DevOps & Infrastructure- Azure DevOps, Kubernetes (AKS), Docker, Terraform, GitHub Actions, Helm

• CI/CD & Automation- Full lifecycle CI/CD with automated testing, quality gates, and release orchestration

• Cloud Platforms- Microsoft Azure (App Services, Key Vault, API Management, Event Grid, Service Bus)

• Testing Frameworks- Cypress, Jest, Pytest, Testcontainers

• Observability- OpenTelemetry, Prometheus, Grafana, Azure Monitor, Application Insights

• Security- OAuth2, OIDC, Azure AD, Role-Based Access Control, API security patterns

• Version Control- Git, GitHub, GitLab

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Enterprise Experience- Leading high-stakes projects in regulated, multi-tenant, or high-availability environments

• Technical Certifications - Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect, Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)

• Thought Leadership- Published whitepapers, open-source contributions, or conference speaker engagements

• Agile Methodologies- Strong expertise in Scrum, SAFe, or hybrid delivery models

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## Requirements

To qualify, you must have;
- Programming Languages: Node.js, TypeScript, Python
- Frontend Frameworks: React.js (v18+), Angular (v14+), TailwindCSS, Material UI
- Backend Frameworks: Nest.js, Express.js, FastAPI, Flask
- Architecture Patterns: Microservices, BFF, Clean Architecture, CQRS, Event-Driven Architecture, Hexagonal Architecture
- Databases: PostgreSQL (advanced), MongoDB, Cosmos DB, Redis, ElasticSearch
- DevOps & Infrastructure: Azure DevOps, Kubernetes (AKS), Docker, Terraform, GitHub Actions, Helm
- CI/CD & Automation: Full lifecycle CI/CD with automated testing, quality gates, and release orchestration
- Cloud Platforms: Microsoft Azure (App Services, Key Vault, API Management, Event Grid, Service Bus)
- Testing Frameworks: Cypress, Jest, Pytest, Testcontainers
- Observability: OpenTelemetry, Prometheus, Grafana, Azure Monitor, Application Insights
- Security: OAuth2, OIDC, Azure AD, Role-Based Access Control, API security patterns
- Version Control: Git, GitHub, GitLab

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