Junior Full Stack Engineer (Node BE Focused)

Junior Full Stack Engineer (Node BE Focused)

Focus: Back-End Heavy Node.js

Experience: 2 to 4 Years

Location: Onsite, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Candidates must be available within UAE.

Our client is hiring a Junior Full Stack Engineer with a back-end heavy focus in Node.js. This role is suitable for an early-career candidate who has basic hands-on development experience and is eager to build backend strength while contributing to full stack delivery.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and maintain backend services using Node.js
• Build and support REST APIs and business logic
• Assist with database interactions and data handling
• Support front-end integration where required
• Collaborate with backend, QA, product, and frontend teams
• Write clean, maintainable, and reusable code
• Participate in code reviews, debugging, and testing activities
• Support feature delivery and issue resolution across the application lifecycle

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• 2 to 4 years of experience in software development
• Basic to hands-on experience with Node.js
• Understanding of backend development concepts and REST APIs
• Familiarity with database fundamentals
• Basic understanding of JavaScript, HTML, and CSS
• Strong willingness to learn and grow in a team environment

PREFERRED SKILLS

• Dockerization exposure
• CI/CD awareness
• Infrastructure awareness
• Cybersecurity awareness or secure coding basics
• Internship, freelance, or academic project experience in Node.js or backend development

CANDIDATE PROFILE

• Strong problem-solving and debugging mindset
• Good communication and collaboration skills
• Eager to learn and take ownership of assigned tasks
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced development environment