Software Engineer Backend

We are looking for a Software Engineer, experienced in backend programming languages and is interested in being part of a platform that handles millions of requests per day. You will be conceiving, designing and delivering the most complex products and pushing the boundaries of perfection. Continuous integrations, auto-scaled rolling releases, creating event-driven service-oriented architectures are all part of the daily gig.

At dubizzle you'd be part of high performing cross-functional "Squads" set with a mission to provide win-win exchanges for our beloved users.

In this role, you will:

• Hit the ground running - Gather an up-to-date and in-depth understanding of the dubizzle code base and technologies stack within weeks;
• Be part of planning sessions around new product features, deliver detailed roll-out/roll-back strategies for releases.
• Research and apply industry trends as part of your daily work;
• Create unit tests in accordance with our established standards to cover assigned work;
• Write and maintain exemplary code following dubizzle’s programming practices;
• Actively contribute to post-release maintenance issues;
• Develop elegant solutions for complex problems;
• Pioneer reliability and efficiency of our current codebase, platforms and/or core systems;
• Impact on the direction and scope of dubizzle’s technical vision within your stream;
• Gain a detailed understanding of the complete architecture of our product and the position of your product stream in it;
• Code review all major pull requests, defining programming standards and providing constructive feedback.
• Be a part of the entire software development life cycle, end to end

Requirements

• Professional backend software engineering experience
• Experience in analysis, design, coding and implementation of next-generation web applications in any backend programming language (preferably in Python) ;
• Experience in API based architectures (eg SOA);
• Experience with any front end frameworks (preferably React) is a plus;
• Experience working on high-traffic and large-scale web products;
• Experience with web infrastructure, distributed systems, performance analysis and search infrastructure;
• Driven to gain insight into different new and old technologies;
• Been on at least one “death march” and know exactly why some things are to be avoided;
• Ability to prioritize tasks and quickly adjust in a rapidly changing environment
• Maintain and ensure optimal software quality within the assigned product;
• Working knowledge with AWS infrastructure and deploying applications on EKS is a plus;

Benefits

• A fast paced, high performing team.
• Multicultural environment with over 40 different nationalities
• Competitive Tax-free Salary
• Comprehensive Health insurance
• Annual Air Ticket Allowance
• Employee discounts at multiple vendors across the emirates
• Rewards & Recognitions
• Learning & Development opportunities

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