Backend Engineer – Applied AI

About the role

Matrix AI is seeking a hands‑on Backend Engineer to join its legal‑technology platform Qanoni in Dubai. You will work closely with the founder, legal professionals and the development lead to enhance backend services and AI‑driven workflows.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and maintain backend services using TypeScript and Node.js, including PostgreSQL, authentication, permissions and document storage.
• Integrate and improve LLM‑powered workflows such as document processing, retrieval‑augmented generation, tool calling and conversation context.
• Investigate incorrect AI outputs, identify root causes and implement fixes.
• Translate legal feedback into clear development tasks, write automated tests and contribute to repeatable AI evaluations.
• Collaborate on code reviews, releases, documentation and knowledge sharing while ensuring data confidentiality.

Required profile

• Professional experience developing and maintaining production backend applications.
• Strong TypeScript/JavaScript and Node.js skills.
• Practical experience with PostgreSQL, API design, authentication and automated testing.
• Hands‑on experience integrating LLM APIs and understanding retrieval/conversation workflows.
• Fluent spoken English and willingness to work onsite in Dubai.

Required skills

• TypeScript
• Node.js
• PostgreSQL
• API design
• Authentication
• Automated testing
• Git
• Docker
• CI/CD
• Cloud deployment
• LLM APIs