Halian is hiring an AI – Full Stack Engineer in Abu Dhabi, UAE, to design and build agent-based AI systems using Python backend development, microservices architecture, Kubernetes/AKS deployments, Azure cloud services, and agent orchestration frameworks, working on a 1-year extendable contract with immediate or 15-day notice period requirements.
About the Role – AI Agent System Engineering
Core Focus: System design and architecture for microservices and agent-based AI systems
Backend Development: Python backend engineering with REST API and gRPC integration
Cloud & Infrastructure: Kubernetes/AKS, Helm, progressive delivery, and Azure cloud services
Agent Orchestration: Semantic Kernel, Microsoft Agent Framework, or similar frameworks
Data & Streaming: MongoDB/Cosmos DB, SSE streaming, async job and task management
🇦🇪 Abu Dhabi AI Engineering Opportunity & Career Growth
Strategic Location: Abu Dhabi Emirate – growing hub for AI and cloud engineering talent in the UAE
Company Heritage: Join Halian Group, with over 28 years of experience in smart resourcing and technology services
Cutting-Edge Tech: Work with Azure AI Foundry, agent orchestration, and observability tooling
Career Growth: Path toward senior AI engineering or cloud architecture leadership roles
Position Overview
This AI – Full Stack Engineer role in Abu Dhabi with Halian requires 6+ years of experience across system design and architecture for microservices and agent-based systems, REST API and gRPC integration, and Python backend development. You will work with Kubernetes/AKS, Helm, and progressive delivery patterns such as canary and blue-green deployments, leverage Azure cloud services and APIM, apply agent orchestration frameworks like Semantic Kernel or Microsoft Agent Framework, manage SSE streaming and async job/task workflows, and work with MongoDB/Cosmos DB, CI/CD pipelines, JWT/OAuth2 authentication, and observability tools such as Dynatrace and OpenTelemetry.
Why This Role Matters: As AI Full Stack Engineer at Halian in Abu Dhabi, you design and build agent-based AI systems using modern microservices architecture, work hands-on with Kubernetes/AKS, Azure cloud services, and Azure AI Foundry, apply agent orchestration frameworks like Semantic Kernel in real production environments, gain deep exposure to CI/CD, observability, and secure authentication patterns, and advance your career with a resourcing partner backed by 28+ years of technology expertise.
Key Responsibilities
System Design & Architecture
- Design system architecture for microservices and agent-based AI systems
- Build scalable, maintainable backend services aligned with best practices
- Integrate REST API and gRPC services across distributed systems
- Ensure architecture supports reliable, high-performance AI workloads
Python Backend Development
- Develop robust Python backend services for AI-driven applications
- Implement SSE streaming and async job/task management workflows
- Write clean, testable code supporting long-term maintainability
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams on backend feature delivery
Cloud Infrastructure & Deployment
- Deploy and manage services using Kubernetes/AKS and Helm
- Implement progressive delivery strategies such as canary and blue-green deployments
- Work with Azure cloud services and Azure API Management (APIM)
- Apply Azure AI Foundry tools to support AI system development
Agent Orchestration & AI Integration
- Use Semantic Kernel or Microsoft Agent Framework for agent orchestration
- Design and integrate agent-based workflows into production systems
- Support similar agent orchestration frameworks as needed by project requirements
- Collaborate on AI system design decisions with technical stakeholders
Data, Security & Observability
- Work with MongoDB and Cosmos DB for scalable data storage solutions
- Implement JWT/OAuth2 authentication patterns for secure access control
- Maintain CI/CD pipelines for consistent, automated deployments
- Apply logging, monitoring, and observability tools such as Dynatrace and OpenTelemetry
Qualifications & Requirements
Experience Requirements
- 6+ years of relevant software engineering experience
- 4+ years of work experience with Kubernetes
- 2+ years of work experience with Azure AI Foundry
Technical Skills
- System design & architecture for microservices and agent-based systems
- REST API & gRPC integration expertise
- Strong Python backend development skills
- Kubernetes/AKS, Helm, and progressive delivery (canary/blue-green) experience
- Azure cloud services and APIM proficiency
- SSE streaming and async job/task management skills
- MongoDB / Cosmos DB experience
- CI/CD pipeline management
- JWT/OAuth2 authentication pattern implementation
Good-to-Have Skills
- Semantic Kernel / Microsoft Agent Framework or similar agent orchestration frameworks
- Logging, monitoring & observability tools such as Dynatrace and OpenTelemetry
Contract Details
- Duration: 1 year, extendable based on performance and project needs
- Notice Period: Immediate or 15 days preferred
About Halian Group
Halian Group brings over 28 years of experience delivering agile, practical technology solutions that transform businesses and careers. Through resourcing and smart services, Halian connects the right people with the right technologies, offering this AI Full Stack Engineer role in Abu Dhabi as a chance to work on cutting-edge agent-based AI systems within a modern Azure cloud environment, with strong potential for contract extension and long-term growth.
Career Excellence: Build next-generation AI agent systems in Abu Dhabi with a technology partner known for 28+ years of innovation.
Who Should Apply?
- AI Engineers: With 6+ years of experience in agent-based systems and Python development
- Cloud Engineers: With strong Kubernetes/AKS and Azure cloud services expertise
- Backend Developers: With REST API, gRPC, and microservices architecture experience
- DevOps-Focused Engineers: With CI/CD, observability, and progressive delivery skills
- Immediate Joiners: Available immediately or within 15 days for a contract role
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