Junior Backend Developer

About the Project

We are seeking a motivated and talented Junior Backend Developer to join the team building "A stealth Proptech startup," a groundbreaking digital real estate platform in Dubai. This is a complex initiative to build a comprehensive ecosystem integrating long-term sales, short-term stays, and advanced technologies including AI/ML, data analytics, Web3/blockchain, and conversational AI. You will be responsible for helping build the robust, scalable, and secure server-side logic that powers the entire platform.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a developer looking to grow their skills on a high-impact project, working with cutting-edge technology and shaping the future of the PropTech landscape.

Job Summary

As a Junior Backend Developer, you will support the senior backend team in developing and maintaining the core services and APIs that drive the Property Search platform. You will contribute to everything "under the hood," from database interactions to the business logic that handles property listings and user management. Working under the guidance of senior engineers, you will collaborate closely with frontend and mobile developers to bring the platform's vision to life, ensuring high performance and reliability.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the design, development, and maintenance of scalable and secure RESTful APIs using

  Node.js

  .
• Contribute to the development of the core business logic for platform features, including user authentication, property management, and search functionalities.
• Help manage and maintain the platform's database schema (PostgreSQL), writing efficient queries and ensuring data integrity.
• Support the integration of numerous third-party services under the supervision of senior developers.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code according to team best practices.
• Participate actively in code reviews to learn from senior team members and improve code quality.
• Help troubleshoot, debug, and resolve issues in the backend systems.
• Collaborate with frontend and mobile teams to ensure seamless API integration.

Required Skills and Experience

• 1-2+ years of experience

  in backend software development, with a portfolio of academic, personal, or professional projects.

• Strong proficiency in Node.js and its core architecture

  , including an understanding of the event loop, asynchronous programming, and common frameworks like Express.js.
• Familiarity with designing and consuming RESTful APIs.
• A solid understanding of relational database concepts (e.g., PostgreSQL).
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure).
• A foundational understanding of software security principles.
• Experience with version control systems, particularly Git.

Preferred Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• An interest in the

  PropTech (Property Technology)

  or

  FinTech

  sectors.
• A desire to learn about advanced technologies like AI/ML, blockchain, and microservices architecture.
• Experience with containerization technologies like Docker is a plus.
• A collaborative spirit and a strong eagerness to learn and grow.