Backend Developer

Inception, a G42 company, is the region's leading innovator of AI-powered domain-specific as well as industry-agnostic products, built on a rich heritage of research and development. Within the G42 ecosystem, Inception functions as the core intelligence layer – transforming data and compute infrastructure into real-world, applied AI solutions. Beyond its commercial endeavors, Inception is committed to creating positive societal impact. For more information, please visit www.inceptionai.ai

Role Overview

As a Backend Engineer at Inception, you will be responsible for designing and developing the backend systems of our AI products. 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.

This role is a full-time position based in India (remote).

Key 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

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years with strong proficiency in Python, Java, NodeJs 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).

The successful candidate will be engaged via an external workforce partner in line with Inception's operating model in the region.