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Backend Software Engineer

SOUM, Egypt +2

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Location: Egypt +2
Work type: Remote
Level: Not given
Experience: 4+ years
Skills in the job text: AWS
TypeScript
Kubernetes
GCP
Azure
Docker
Go
PostgreSQL
Node.js
ClickHouse
gRPC
MongoDB
Posted: 15 days ago
Last check: 25 min ago
Job type: Software engineering

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What you will do

Design, develop, and maintain backend systems using Node.js, TypeScript, and Nest.js.
Build and manage scalable microservices architecture with a focus on performance and reliability.

Develop APIs and handle inter-service communication using gRPC.

Work with MongoDB, PostgreSQL, and ClickHouse for data modeling, storage, and optimization.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand requirements and deliver high-quality solutions.

Ensure code quality and maintainability through best practices, code reviews, and testing.

Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize backend systems to ensure seamless performance.

What you need

Required Skills

Design, develop, and maintain backend systems using Node.js, TypeScript, and Nest.js.
Build and manage scalable microservices architecture with a focus on performance and reliability.
Develop APIs and handle inter-service communication using gRPC.
Work with MongoDB, PostgreSQL, and ClickHouse for data modeling, storage, and optimization.
Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines and deployment strategies.
Familiarity with cloud platforms like AWS, GCP, or Azure.
Knowledge of distributed systems and event-driven architectures.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
4–5+ years of hands-on experience in backend software development.
Proficient in Node.js and TypeScript.
Experience working with MongoDB and PostgreSQL in production environments.
Solid understanding of microservices architecture and communication protocols like gRPC.
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Nice to have

Hands-on experience with Kubernetes and Docker.
Exposure to Golang for building performant backend components.
Experience in scaling and optimizing backend systems for high-traffic applications.

Work Week: Sunday - Thursday

Work Timings: Sunday to Thursday, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM (KSA time)

About SOUM

At Soum, we're on a mission to build a marketplace that enables users to buy and sell anything online with convenience, trust, and ease, starting in the MENA market. We began with second-hand electronics in KSA, becoming market leaders, and are now expanding to used cars and collectibles. In just two years, we've facilitated hundreds of thousands of transactions across 150+ locations in the Kingdom, maintained 10,000 active listings at any given time, earned the distinction of being the 10th most downloaded e-commerce app in KSA for 2023, and received more than 5 million app downloads.

Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Backend Software Engineer to join our dynamic team. As a Backend Software Engineer, you will play a critical role in designing, developing, and maintaining scalable backend systems and microservices that power our products.

If you have a strong foundation in backend development, enjoy solving complex problems, and thrive in a collaborative environment, we want to hear from you.

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