Principal Software Engineer

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

Overview:

We are seeking a highly accomplished Principal Software Engineer to lead end-to-end technical strategy, architecture, and execution across web-scale, cloud-native platforms. This individual will be instrumental in defining system-level patterns, enforcing engineering best practices, and mentoring senior engineers within a fast-paced, agile environment.

Inception is the UAE’s national-scale enabler in AI Research and Development. Partnering Microsoft's AI SaaS, we offer domain-specific Agentic AI Orchestrator platform utilizing reasoning agents for precise and cost-effective services. Our focus includes AI incubation, IP creation, applied AI R&D, and AI investment products. By creating models tailored to specific domains and languages, we ensure superior accuracy and efficiency. Collaborating with top universities and industry giants to drive significant advancements in AI technology within the region.

Responsibilities:

• Technology Leadership - Define and evolve engineering vision and full stack architecture across frontend, BFF, and backend tiers.
• Hands-on Engineering - Deliver production-grade code across Node.js, React/Angular, Python, and cloud-native components.
• Architecture & Design - Lead design sessions for high-performance, scalable systems with emphasis on clean architecture and DDD.
• Cloud-Native Implementation - Architect secure, resilient applications using Azure PaaS/IaaS services, AKS, and serverless components.
• DevOps Strategy - Drive end-to-end CI/CD strategy with Azure DevOps, GitOps, and Kubernetes pipelines.
• Data Strategy - Oversee modeling and integration for distributed data stores (PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Cosmos DB).
• Observability & Reliability - Enforce full-stack observability with OpenTelemetry, Prometheus, Azure Monitor, and SLO-based engineering.
• Mentoring & Coaching - Develop technical leadership in others through mentoring and leading engineering guilds.
• Innovation & R&D - Explore and introduce new frameworks, languages, and paradigms aligned with business and tech goals.
• Stakeholder Engagement - Collaborate with Product, Security, and Enterprise Architecture teams to translate strategic goals into technology.

Qualifications:

To qualify, you must have;

• Programming Languages- Node.js, TypeScript, Python
• Frontend Frameworks- React.js (v18+), Angular (v14+), TailwindCSS, Material UI
• Backend Frameworks- Nest.js, Express.js, FastAPI, Flask
• Architecture Patterns- Microservices, BFF, Clean Architecture, CQRS, Event-Driven Architecture, Hexagonal Architecture
• Databases- PostgreSQL (advanced), MongoDB, Cosmos DB, Redis, ElasticSearch
• DevOps & Infrastructure- Azure DevOps, Kubernetes (AKS), Docker, Terraform, GitHub Actions, Helm
• CI/CD & Automation- Full lifecycle CI/CD with automated testing, quality gates, and release orchestration
• Cloud Platforms- Microsoft Azure (App Services, Key Vault, API Management, Event Grid, Service Bus)
• Testing Frameworks- Cypress, Jest, Pytest, Testcontainers
• Observability- OpenTelemetry, Prometheus, Grafana, Azure Monitor, Application Insights
• Security- OAuth2, OIDC, Azure AD, Role-Based Access Control, API security patterns
• Version Control- Git, GitHub, GitLabIdeally, you’ll also have

• Enterprise Experience- Leading high-stakes projects in regulated, multi-tenant, or high-availability environments
• Technical Certifications - Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect, Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)
• Thought Leadership- Published whitepapers, open-source contributions, or conference speaker engagements
• Agile Methodologies- Strong expertise in Scrum, SAFe, or hybrid delivery modelsWhat We Look ForIf 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. Bias for action and a passion to conquer new frontiers in the AI space is at the heart of the Inception community.What Working At Inception OffersCulture: 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.If you can confidently demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.