Senior Software Engineer - Backend

Delivery Hero
Riyadh
Workplace: OnsiteContractFunction: Software EngineeringExperience: 5+ yearsSkills: ["Teamwork","Coaching","Mentoring","Problem-solving","Debugging"]

Design and evolve a high-scale backend platform used by millions, shaping architecture decisions and leading the migration from a monolith to microservices. Secure and improve backend architecture for rapid user and product growth while working with cross-functional agile teams. Build and operate containerized services using Docker and Kubernetes on Google Cloud, embrace test coverage and refactoring, and mentor teammates as part of the Backend Chapter.

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2 months ago

Senior Software Engineer - Backend

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Job Summary

Design and evolve a high-scale backend platform used by millions, shaping architecture decisions and leading the migration from a monolith to microservices. Secure and improve backend architecture for rapid user and product growth while working with cross-functional agile teams. Build and operate containerized services using Docker and Kubernetes on Google Cloud, embrace test coverage and refactoring, and mentor teammates as part of the Backend Chapter.
Location: Riyadh
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Contract
Job Function: Software Engineering
Seniority: Sr. Manager level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Participate in architectural decision-making for a platform used by millions.
  • •Lead efforts to migrate a monolithic application into microservices.
  • •Design, improve, and secure backend architecture to support massive growth.
  • •Work with Docker and Kubernetes, deploying and operating on Google Cloud Platform.
  • •Coach and mentor team members and support engineering practices like testing, refactoring, and documentation.

Pay and Benefits

Perks:RelocationLearning Budget

Key Requirements

  • •5+ years of backend development experience using GoLang, Ruby on Rails, Java, or Python.
  • •Strong database expertise with PostgreSQL and NoSQL, including indexing, query optimization, and caching (Redis/Memcached).
  • •Proficiency with monitoring, alerting, and logging tools such as Grafana.
  • •Deep understanding of software architecture including DDD, microservices, Kubernetes, and containerization.
  • •Experience migrating a monolithic application to microservices and a strong unit/integration testing mindset.
Experience:5+ years
Skills:TeamworkCoachingMentoringProblem-solvingDebugging
Languages:English
Tech Stack:GoLangRuby on RailsJavaPythonPostgreSQLNoSQLRedisMemcachedGrafanaDomain-Driven Design (DDD)MicroservicesKubernetesContainerizationDockerGoogle Cloud PlatformMonolithic migrationSOLIDEvent-driven ArchitectureAlgorithms

Company Brief

Delivery Hero
Global online food-ordering and local delivery platform operating multiple regional brands (e.g., Foodpanda, Glovo, Talabat) across 50–70+ countries, supplying food and quick-commerce deliveries via marketplace and logistics services.
Industry: Online Marketplaces
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Berlin, Germany
Founded: 2011
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