Backend Software Engineer

SOUM is hiring a Backend Software Engineer for a remote role open to applicants in Egypt. Level rates it ; you can apply on SOUM.

Level's read on this job

On Level's scale, this software engineer role is Little AI ●○○○: aI is not part of the work.
This is listed as a remote role.
Level classes it as a mid-level role.
SOUM has 18 other open roles on Level.
Posted in the last few days.

AI in this role

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

About Us

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.

Role & Responsibilities

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.

Requirements & Qualifications

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.

How we rate this

Backend Software Engineer at SOUM rates 35 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.

Classification

Little AI. AI is not part of the work.

●●●● Builds AI80 to 100
●●●○ Works on AI60 to 79
●●○○ Uses AI40 to 59
●○○○ Little AI0 to 39

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