08/18/2026 updated
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Senior Node.js & TypeScript Backend Engineer | Technical Architect
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Only remote
BSc (Hons) Computer Science, 2:1 - Aston University, BirminghamNode.js
Node.js & TypeScript Backend Development
Over a decade of hands-on experience building production-grade backend systems using Node.js, TypeScript and JavaScript. Expertise in REST, GraphQL, WebSockets, microservices, event-driven and serverless architectures, background processing and third-party integrations.
AWS Cloud Infrastructure
Deep practical knowledge of AWS services including Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, Aurora PostgreSQL, S3, CDK, ECS/Fargate, Cognito, CloudFront, Route 53, IAM, SQS, SNS, GameLift, Bedrock, GuardDuty and Nitro Enclaves. Proven delivery of scalable, secure cloud platforms.
Technical Architecture & Leadership
Extensive experience as a hands-on technical architect and tech lead, covering architecture documentation, ADRs, technical proposals, estimation, mentoring, release management and Agile/Scrum/Kanban delivery. Capable of providing strategic direction while remaining close to the code.
Data & Messaging Systems
Solid experience with PostgreSQL, MongoDB, DynamoDB, Microsoft SQL Server, Redis, Kafka, SQS and SNS for data storage and asynchronous messaging in high-throughput environments.
Testing & Quality Assurance
Proficiency in Jest, integration and end-to-end testing, load simulation, coverage gates, ESLint, Prettier and peer-review standards to ensure robust and maintainable software delivery.
Observability & Security
Structured logging, Sentry, incident tooling, PII and privacy controls, Content Security Policy, Subresource Integrity, threat modelling, secrets management and credential containment across distributed platforms.
DevOps & CI/CD
Hands-on experience with Docker, Kubernetes, Helm, AWS CDK, Bitbucket Pipelines, GitHub Actions, CircleCI, Jenkins and Travis CI for automated build, test and deployment pipelines.
ACL/RBAC & Entitlement Modelling
Design and implementation of advanced role and access control systems, including hierarchical persona logic, role-tag conjunctions, event eligibility rules and automated enrolment workflows.
GraphQL & API Design
Design and delivery of public and internal APIs using GraphQL and REST, consumed by enterprise clients and integrated with third-party systems such as SAP, commercetools and Hasura.
Earlier Technologies
Background in C++, PHP, SQL, Java, Linux, UNIX and real-time systems, including security-cleared development of electronic-warfare and radar applications.
Over a decade of hands-on experience building production-grade backend systems using Node.js, TypeScript and JavaScript. Expertise in REST, GraphQL, WebSockets, microservices, event-driven and serverless architectures, background processing and third-party integrations.
AWS Cloud Infrastructure
Deep practical knowledge of AWS services including Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, Aurora PostgreSQL, S3, CDK, ECS/Fargate, Cognito, CloudFront, Route 53, IAM, SQS, SNS, GameLift, Bedrock, GuardDuty and Nitro Enclaves. Proven delivery of scalable, secure cloud platforms.
Technical Architecture & Leadership
Extensive experience as a hands-on technical architect and tech lead, covering architecture documentation, ADRs, technical proposals, estimation, mentoring, release management and Agile/Scrum/Kanban delivery. Capable of providing strategic direction while remaining close to the code.
Data & Messaging Systems
Solid experience with PostgreSQL, MongoDB, DynamoDB, Microsoft SQL Server, Redis, Kafka, SQS and SNS for data storage and asynchronous messaging in high-throughput environments.
Testing & Quality Assurance
Proficiency in Jest, integration and end-to-end testing, load simulation, coverage gates, ESLint, Prettier and peer-review standards to ensure robust and maintainable software delivery.
Observability & Security
Structured logging, Sentry, incident tooling, PII and privacy controls, Content Security Policy, Subresource Integrity, threat modelling, secrets management and credential containment across distributed platforms.
DevOps & CI/CD
Hands-on experience with Docker, Kubernetes, Helm, AWS CDK, Bitbucket Pipelines, GitHub Actions, CircleCI, Jenkins and Travis CI for automated build, test and deployment pipelines.
ACL/RBAC & Entitlement Modelling
Design and implementation of advanced role and access control systems, including hierarchical persona logic, role-tag conjunctions, event eligibility rules and automated enrolment workflows.
GraphQL & API Design
Design and delivery of public and internal APIs using GraphQL and REST, consumed by enterprise clients and integrated with third-party systems such as SAP, commercetools and Hasura.
Earlier Technologies
Background in C++, PHP, SQL, Java, Linux, UNIX and real-time systems, including security-cleared development of electronic-warfare and radar applications.
Experience
Professional experience10+ years
Freelancer since2017
Languages
EnglishNative speaker
Project history
Cloud platform for immersive 3D multiplayer experiences. Owned architecture and hands-on development of the Spatial Manager Node.js/TypeScript backend, CMS and service boundaries. Designed advanced RBAC, built incident tooling (Report-It Now), led observability and logging audits, resolved production reliability issues, implemented security and privacy controls, delivered Emirates enterprise programme, created engineering automation tooling and established AI-assisted QA and release standards.
Launched the public API consumed by enterprise clients including KPMG France. Refactored SQL processing for asynchronous large workloads. Acted as framework guardian for the core platform, guiding Paris-based teams. Led a delivery squad, translated technical requirements into engineering standards and mentored developers.
Developed Node.js backend services for a new CRM used by a global recruitment company, helping launch and extend the platform for the Dubai market. Technologies: Node.js, TypeScript, Kafka, PostgreSQL, GraphQL, Hasura, AWS and CircleCI.