Backend Software Engineer

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.