Backend Software Engineer

 Posted 2 months ago
  
 Egypt
  
2-5 years experience
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AI Summary

The engineer will design, develop, and maintain scalable backend systems powering high-traffic SaaS platforms, focusing on implementing RESTful APIs and microservices that integrate with distributed systems. Responsibilities also include ensuring efficiency, security, performance, writing clean code, developing automated tests, and mentoring junior staff.

About Us

 

We're leaders in technology, managing over 120K production databases and delivering 5+ SaaS products. Handling an average of 15K req/min, we're committed to reliability and scalability. Join us in driving technological advancement and making an impact worldwide.
 

Job Summary

 

Seeking a Backend Software Engineer to design, implement, and maintain robust backend solutions for high-scale systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to build secure, performant, and maintainable architectures. Ideal candidates have a proven track record in backend development with any modern framework and a demonstrated ability to adapt to new technologies.


Responsibilities

 

  • Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend systems that power our high-traffic SaaS platforms.
  • Implement RESTful APIs and microservices that integrate seamlessly with distributed systems.
  • Ensure efficiency, security, and performance across backend infrastructure.
  • Write clean, maintainable code aligned with industry best practices.
  • Develop and execute automated tests using frameworks like RSpec or equivalents.
  • Mentor junior engineers and foster a culture of technical excellence.
  • Contribute to process improvements in CI/CD, DevOps, and system monitoring.
  • Collaborate with our team to evolve our Ruby on Rails-based architecture while exploring opportunities for innovation.


Qualifications


  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
  • 4+ years of professional experience in backend software development.
  • Proficiency in at least one modern backend framework (e.g., Ruby on Rails, Node.js, Django, Spring Boot).
  • Familiarity with Ruby on Rails or willingness to transition into it (we provide onboarding support).
  • Deep understanding of backend concepts: RESTful APIs, object-oriented programming, database design, and distributed systems.
  • Experience with relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and version control systems like Git.
  • Strong grasp of testing methodologies and automated test frameworks.
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate across teams.
  • Demonstrated ability to mentor junior engineers and lead technical initiatives.


Location

Cairo, Cairo (Remote)


Department

Engineering


Employment Type

Full-Time


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