Full Stack Product Engineer

About This Role

Introduction

ATOM is a leading end-to-end, integrated insurance operating system built on the latest technology stack. ATOM enables MGAs, Brokers and Insurers to automate the entire life cycle of the insurance process incorporating not only insurance underwriting and claims handling but also all associated support and corporate activities.

Based in one of the most innovative areas of Dubai, the DIFC Innovation Hub, a dynamic group of more than 40 passionate and dedicated insurance and software professionals are on a mission to take the specialty insurance industry to the next level.

We are looking for an experienced Full stack Engineer to join our growing team!

Job Purpose

The Full Stack Product Engineer builds and owns end-to-end solutions across the ATOM platform spanning user interfaces, backend services, APIs, AWS infrastructure, and relational data models. You'll work closely with Product Owners, designers, and engineers to translate ideas into working software and use modern development practices, including AI-assisted tools, to ship quickly and reliably.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

Full Stack Engineering

• Build and maintain end-to-end product features across frontend, backend, database, and cloud layers.
• Develop scalable web applications using React on the frontend and Node.js with NestJS or Express on the backend.
• Design and implement RESTful APIs, backend services, and integration points.
• Contribute to both monolithic and microservices architectures.

AWS Cloud Development

• Design, build, and operate cloud-native applications on AWS using services such as Lambda, Step Functions, ECS, S3, API Gateway, SES, SNS, SQS, Load Balancers, and Amazon Aurora PostgreSQL.
• Apply secure development practices across application and infrastructure layers.

Database Engineering

• Design, query, and optimize relational database structures in PostgreSQL / Amazon Aurora including schema design, indexing, and performance tuning.
• Write efficient SQL and work with ORMs such as Prisma, TypeORM, or Sequelize.

Product Collaboration

• Work with Product Owners, designers, and stakeholders to shape requirements and deliver usable solutions.
• Rapidly prototype ideas to validate concepts and accelerate delivery.

Required Knowledge and Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Strong proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript, React, Node.js, HTML5, and CSS3.
• Hands-on experience with backend frameworks such as NestJS or Express.js.
• Solid experience developing applications on AWS, including Lambda, Step Functions, ECS, S3, API Gateway, SES, SNS, SQS, Load Balancers, and Aurora PostgreSQL.
• Strong SQL and RDBMS fundamentals - schema design, indexing, query optimization, transactions, and data modelling.
• Hands-on experience with ORMs such as Prisma, TypeORM, or Sequelize.
• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills.

Preferred Skills / Qualifications

• Experience with Next.js or similar modern JavaScript frameworks.
• Experience in SaaS, platform-based, or regulated product environments (e.g., insurance, fintech).
• Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code tools such as Terraform , Cloud Formation , AWS CDK.
• Experience using AI-assisted development tools and rapid prototyping techniques.