Overview
As a Backend Engineer at Inception, you will be responsible for designing and developing the backend systems of our AI products. Your role is crucial in creating intuitive, responsive, and engaging user experiences that meet the needs of our customers. You will work closely with product designers, frontend engineers and AI engineers to deliver high-quality AI products that are both scalable and functionally robust.
The opportunity
Inception is the UAEs national-scale enabler in AI Research and Development. Partnering with Microsoft's AI SaaS, we offer domain-specific Agentic AI Orchestrator platforms utilizing reasoning agents for precise and cost-effective services. Our focus includes AI incubation, IP creation, applied AI R&D, and AI investment products. By creating models tailored to specific domains and languages, we ensure superior accuracy and efficiency. Collaborating with top universities and industry giants to drive significant advancements in AI technology within the region.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain robust and scalable backend systems for AI platform, products or applications.
- Collaborate with frontend engineers to build efficient APIs.
- Implement security best practices to protect application data.
- Debug and resolve backend-related issues, performance bottlenecks.
Qualifications
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum 3 years with strong proficiency in Python, Java, or another backend programming language.
- Knowledge and hands-on experience in design patterns.
- Experience with relational and NoSQL databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB).
- Understanding of RESTful API design and development.
- Implementing Logging, monitoring and observability tools.
- Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git).
- Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure).
- Knowledge of various architectures, such as modular monolithic, microservices and even-driven architecture.
- Experience with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
- Experience with message queues (e.g., RabbitMQ, Kafka).
Skills And Attributes For Success
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- Experience in backend development, particularly with AI-driven applications.
- Experience with Open Source contributions
- A portfolio showcasing previous frontend projects and contributions.
To qualify for the role you must have
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Understanding of UI/UX design principles and best practices.
- Ability to create visually appealing and user-friendly interfaces.
What We Look For
If you are a performance-driven, inquisitive mind with the agility to adapt to ambiguity, you will fit right in. You should be eager to explore opportunities to build meaningful collaborations with stakeholders and aspire to create unique customer-centric solutions. Bias for action and a passion to conquer new frontiers in the AI space is at the heart of the Inception community.
What Working At Inception Offers
Culture: An open, diverse and inclusive environment with a global vision that encourages personal growth and focuses on ground-breaking, industry-first innovations.
Career: Outstanding learning, development & growth opportunities via structured training programs and innovative, high-tech projects.
Work-Life: A hybrid work policy to strike the perfect balance between office and home.
Rewards: A competitive remuneration package with a host of perks including healthcare, education support, leave benefits and more.
