Senior Engineer - Backend / AI

Walker Lovell ·www.walkerlovell.com

Location Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Work type Remote
Type Full time
Level Senior
Source Shazamme
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Sourcing Must Haves

  • Principal-level backend software engineering experience, 8+ years, with demonstrable complexity

  • Strong proficiency in Python, including async Python and FastAPI

  • Experience designing and developing scalable backend architectures and APIs

  • Expertise in complex distributed systems at production scale

  • Proven ability to own full technical areas independently without oversight

  • Experience building production-grade backend services supporting AI platforms

  • Strong written communication skills for architecture documentation and design reviews

  • Ability to mentor and raise engineering standards within junior/mid-level teams

  • Experience collaborating closely with AI, Product, and Infrastructure teams

  • Background developing software for regulated, security-conscious, or enterprise environments preferred

Sourcing Nice to Haves

  • Experience with AI agent design and orchestration (e.g. LangChain, LangGraph)

  • Familiarity with vector databases and embedding pipelines

  • Prior experience as the most senior backend engineer in a team

  • Experience in intelligence, security, or data enrichment platform engineering

Location Requirements

  • Role is initially remote with willingness to travel to Abu Dhabi when required

  • Future relocation to Abu Dhabi welcomed but not essential

  • Candidates working close to Gulf Standard Time preferred for team collaboration

Other Preferences

  • Focus on exceptional backend engineers rather than purely AI researchers

  • Prioritise candidates with experience in cybersecurity, enterprise software, intelligence platforms, fintech, or highly scalable SaaS

  • Emphasis on strong system design and software architecture skills over niche AI frameworks

  • Recruitment via direct referral or selective agency channels; no open public listings

  • Compensation benchmarked on technical capability, experience, candidate location, and market conditions; client willing to exceed for exceptional candidates

Frequently asked questions

Who is hiring for the Senior Engineer - Backend / AI role?
Walker Lovell is hiring for the Senior Engineer - Backend / AI position, a Shazamme client. Apply directly on the employer's career site.
Where is the Senior Engineer - Backend / AI job located?
The Senior Engineer - Backend / AI role with Walker Lovell is based in Abu Dhabi, AE. The role is remote-friendly.
Is the Senior Engineer - Backend / AI role remote?
Yes — the Senior Engineer - Backend / AI position at Walker Lovell is remote. Candidates based in AE are preferred.
Is the Senior Engineer - Backend / AI role full-time or contract?
This is a full time position at Walker Lovell.
What experience level is the Senior Engineer - Backend / AI role?
The Senior Engineer - Backend / AI position is aimed at senior-level candidates.
How do I apply for the Senior Engineer - Backend / AI role at Walker Lovell?
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