Backend Developer
** To ensure the quality of our recruitment process, we kindly ask that only candidates who fully meet the qualifications and experience listed above apply. Applications that do not demonstrate direct, relevant experience in backend development — particularly with Java/Kotlin and REST API design — will not be considered.
Location: Cairo, Egypt (Smart Village)
Languages: English (required)
Work Model: Hybrid
Role Overview
We are recruiting an experienced Backend Developer on behalf of a technology company specializing in cloud-based geospatial and traffic management platforms. You will design, build, and maintain robust server-side systems, APIs, and data pipelines that power real-time urban mobility and roadwork management solutions used by municipalities and infrastructure operators across North America.
About the Company
Our client is a North American SaaS technology company providing an integrated platform for urban mobility and roadwork management. Their software is used by municipalities, road authorities, and infrastructure operators to coordinate field operations, manage traffic disruptions, and communicate in real time.
Their platform is powered by modern GIS technologies, cloud infrastructure, and real-time data integrations. The engineering team is small, collaborative, and highly technical, working on products that directly impact urban infrastructure management. Backend systems must handle large geospatial datasets, real-time event streams, and complex multi-tenant architectures.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services and REST APIs
- Build and optimize data models and queries for relational databases (PostgreSQL or MySQL)
- Integrate third-party APIs and external data sources into backend systems
- Implement and maintain authentication and authorization mechanisms
- Collaborate closely with frontend developers to define and deliver API contracts
- Support deployment pipelines and contribute to CI/CD processes
- Monitor application performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement improvements
- Write clean, well-tested, and well-documented code; participate in code reviews
Qualifications & Experience
- 4–8 years of professional backend development experience
- Strong proficiency in Java or Node.js (or equivalent backend language)
- Solid experience designing and building REST APIs
- Hands-on experience with PostgreSQL and/or MySQL
- Familiarity with Git and version control best practices
- Comfortable working in a Linux environment
- Experience in Agile/Scrum environments
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
Nice to Have
- Experience with Firebase or NoSQL databases
- Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
- Familiarity with geospatial data or GIS systems
- Knowledge of data security best practices (encryption, token-based auth)
- French language skills
Skills Required
- 4-8 years of professional backend development experience
- Strong proficiency in Java or Node.js
- Solid experience designing and building REST APIs
- Hands-on experience with PostgreSQL and/or MySQL
- Familiarity with Git and version control best practices
- Comfortable working in a Linux environment
- Experience in Agile/Scrum environments
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
What We Do
Scaliance is a global growth consultancy and design/production hub that helps startups and enterprises decode their customers. They offer AI-driven solutions for intelligent acquisition, CRM enrichment, and IT consulting services for digital transformation, project management, and operational performance, aiming to reduce production costs.
