Manager – Backend Engineering

Manager – Backend Engineering role in Abu Dhabi: Lead team, develop scalable backend systems, and drive innovation at Presight, a leader in big data and AI solutions.

Description

About Presight
Presight is an ADX-listed public company with Abu Dhabi based G42 as its majority shareholder and is the region's leading big data analytics company powered by GenAI.

It combines big data, analytics, and AI expertise to serve every sector, of every scale, to create business and positive societal impact.

The Opportunity
We are seeking a strategic and experienced Manager - Backend Engineering to lead and grow our backend engineering team.

This role involves overseeing the development of robust, scalable, and secure backend solutions while fostering a high-performance engineering culture.

Responsibilities

1. Team Leadership & Development:
   Lead, mentor, and develop a team of backend engineers, fostering collaboration and innovation.
   Manage resource allocation, project prioritization, and team productivity to meet business objectives.
   
   
2. Engineering Execution:
   Oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of backend systems, ensuring high performance and scalability.
   Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define requirements, align on goals, and deliver high-quality solutions.
   
   
3. Strategic Planning & Execution:
   Collaborate with product managers and designers to define project requirements and timelines.
   Drive the implementation of new features and improvements, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
   
   
4. Collaboration & Communication:
   Act as the liaison between the frontend team and other stakeholders.
   Ensure seamless integration between frontend and backend systems.
   
   
5. Technology Trends:
   Stay informed on emerging technologies and development trends, applying them to drive innovation and technical excellence.
   
   

Skills And Attributes For Success
Performance will be assessed based on measurable achievements, such as cost savings, reductions in productivity loss, defect-free delivery, adherence to policies and standards, and customer satisfaction scores.

Qualifications

Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree in Artificial Intelligence, Business Analytics, Data Science, Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related field.
10+ years of experience in backend engineering, with at least 3 years in a leadership or managerial role.
Proven track record of building and managing high-performing engineering teams.
Expertise in designing and maintaining high-performance, low-latency backend systems in Java, Golang, Python or similar technologies.
In-depth knowledge of databases (MongoDB, MySQL, PostgreSQL) and modern architecture patterns like microservices and event-driven systems.

Ideally, you'll also need:
Deep market and domain knowledge
Commitment to continuous improvement and innovative problem-solving
Strong communication and collaboration skills

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.

What Working At Presight 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.

Rewards:
A competitive remuneration package with a host of perks including healthcare, education support, leave benefits and more.

Interested?