
Contract duration: 6 months (with a potential extension)
Engagement Type: Full-time
Start date: July 2026
Location: Abu Dhabi (on-site)
We are seeking an experienced Full-Stack Engineer to own features from database to interface — designing APIs and data models, building responsive frontends, and shipping production code with tests, observability, and CI/CD. We value breadth across the stack with enough depth to make sound architectural calls.
The modern full-stack role increasingly includes integrating AI: calling LLM APIs, building RAG-backed and agentic features, and streaming model output into the UI. We work TypeScript-first, edge-aware, and type-safe end-to-end, with AI coding assistants as part of the everyday toolchain.
Key Responsibilities
Build responsive, accessible interfaces with React/Next.js (or Vue/Svelte) and TypeScript.
Develop and maintain backend services and APIs (REST, GraphQL, gRPC, or tRPC) with clean domain models.
Design relational and non-relational data models, write performant queries, and manage migrations.
Integrate AI features — call LLM APIs, build RAG and tool-using flows, and stream output into the UI.
Implement authentication and authorization securely (OAuth/OIDC, JWT, managed auth providers).
Write automated tests across the stack — unit, integration, and end-to-end.
Own features end-to-end, from design through deployment, monitoring, and iteration.
Optimize performance: rendering strategy (SSR/SSG/ISR/edge), caching, Core Web Vitals, and query tuning.
Candidate Requirements
Demonstrated experience delivering AI solutions in an enterprise or client-facing/consulting environment.
Prior experience at management consulting firms and/or Big Tech is an advantage.
Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.
3+ years building and shipping production web apps across frontend and backend.
Strong JavaScript/TypeScript and a modern frontend framework (React/Next.js, Vue, or Svelte).
Backend experience in at least one of Node.js, Python, Go, Java, or .NET, with solid API design.
Strong SQL and database design (PostgreSQL/MySQL) plus a NoSQL or caching store.
Experience with Git, CI/CD, testing, and deploying to a cloud or serverless platform.
A solid understanding of web fundamentals: HTTP, REST, auth, caching, security, and performance.
Experience integrating third-party and/or AI APIs into applications.
Nice to have:
AI-native product features (copilots, RAG search, agentic flows).
Monorepo tooling and design systems.
Real-time features (WebSockets, CRDTs, collaborative editing).
Mobile or cross-platform experience (React Native, Expo).
DevOps fluency — containers, IaC basics, owning your own deployments.
Tools & Technologies You’ll Work With:
Frontend: React, Next.js (App Router, RSC), Vue/Nuxt, Svelte/SvelteKit, Tailwind CSS, shadcn/ui.
State & data: TanStack Query, Zustand, Server Actions.
Backend: Node.js, Bun; FastAPI/Django, Spring Boot, .NET, Go.
APIs & data: REST, GraphQL, tRPC, gRPC; PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis, pgvector; Prisma, Drizzle.
AI integration: Vercel AI SDK, OpenAI/Anthropic/Gemini SDKs, RAG and embeddings.
Auth & testing: OAuth/OIDC, Auth.js, Clerk; Vitest, Jest, Playwright, Cypress.
Build & deploy: Vite, Turborepo/Nx, pnpm; Vercel, AWS/Azure/GCP, Docker, GitHub Actions; Sentry.

Contango is a strategic partner for transformative growth and sustained success in the dynamic Abu Dhabi market. As a trusted advisor to ADQ's portfolio companies, Contango empowers CEOs to drive strategic growth initiatives, navigate disruptive forces, and maximize long-term value creation.
The locally based team of industry experts excels in providing comprehensive growth solutions that combine global best practices with deep local market expertise. Contango focuses on long-term value creation, empowering clients to achieve the full scale of their aspirations.
With a demonstrated track record in enterprise transformations and performance improvements across companies in Abu Dhabi, Contango brings a wealth of expertise across a range of industries. The company harnesses its proven track record and cross-sector knowledge to develop custom solutions that drive competitive advantage.
Contango is committed to aligning strategic initiatives with Abu Dhabi's vision for achieving economic diversification and strengthening its global competitiveness.