Backend Engineer
Job description
Join IntelliSense.io and help build the future of Scientific Intelligence
Are you passionate about building scalable data systems and solving complex technical challenges? We're looking for a Backend Engineer to join our dynamic, global team.
At IntelliSense.io, we're pioneering Objective AI (ODAI), combining fundamental physics with AI to understand and characterise the physical world. Our platform delivers high-value decision recommendations, acting as role-specific co-pilots that augment human intelligence or enable autonomous systems. In short, we're building the brains behind smarter, more efficient operations.
What you'll be working on
As a Backend Engineer, you'll design and implement robust data solutions that meet both internal and client needs. You'll also play a key role in shaping how we build software, setting standards, and helping teams deliver high-quality work.
Key responsibilities include:
- Extracting requirements, designing, developing, and testing software applications
- Liaising with different teams, including QA team and data scientists to ensure the best processes are used to create the best outcome of a product
- Troubleshooting and resolving issues related to applications and services
- Identifying bugs in the microservices and proposing solutions to fix them
- Collaborating with the data science team to integrate equipment/process models into software components and services
- Applying principles, best practices, and techniques of engineering, mathematics, and computer science to software development
- Defining and implementing Unit Test codes, and providing test coverage for the developed software components or services
- Writing and maintaining documentation for all services and their dependencies
What we're looking for
Experience in software engineering, with a strong focus on data systems
Proficiency in Java and Node.js
SQL skills and experience with both relational and NoSQL databases
Hands-on experience with message queues (e.g. NATS, Pub/Sub)
Experience building web services using REST and SOAP
Working knowledge of Kubernetes and Docker
Excellent communication skills and confidence working in distributed teams
A degree in Computer Science (or a related field), or equivalent practical experience
- Fluency in English and Arabic languages
Bonus points for
Familiarity with Python
Why join us?
- Opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology and meaningful data challenges
A collaborative, global team of talented engineers and domain experts
A continuous learning environment with real opportunities to grow and lead
Location
This role is remote but must be based in Saudi Arabia.
Apply today
We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. If this role excites you, even if you don't meet every requirement, we'd love to hear from you.
You belong here. Let's build something extraordinary together.
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