Careem is building the Everything App for the greater Middle East, aiming to simplify everyday life by enabling seamless movement, food and grocery ordering, payment management, and more. Since its inception in 2012, Careem has empowered over 2.5 million Captains, served more than 70 million customers, and cultivated a vibrant platform for the region’s leading talent and entrepreneurs. Operating in over 70 cities across 10 countries from Morocco to Pakistan, Careem is entering a new phase driven by AI innovation. The company is looking for curious and innovative AI professionals to develop tools, automate workflows, and create meaningful impact by streamlining operations, enhancing customer experiences, and reinventing internal systems.
Key Responsibilities
- Collaborate closely with engineering teams to design and develop highly scalable, robust backend applications and services.
- Write high-quality, performant, and reliable code while independently managing assigned tasks and resolving bugs.
- Interpret functional specifications and deliver complete features with minimal supervision.
- Participate in the on-call rotation to promptly address and resolve incidents within established service level agreements (SLAs).
- Actively engage in agile methodologies and engineering best practices, contributing to their ongoing improvement.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of 4 years of professional experience in software development.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related technical discipline.
- Proficiency in at least one modern object-oriented programming language such as Java or Golang.
- Strong grasp of computer science fundamentals, including object-oriented design, data structures, and algorithms.
- Experience operating online systems reliably, including deploying changes to live production environments.
Preferred Qualifications and Benefits
- Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related field is an advantage.
- Experience with Java Spring, Golang, and cloud platforms such as Azure, Google Cloud Platform, or AWS.
- Familiarity with containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes.
- Knowledge of both relational and non-relational database systems.
- Proven application of professional software engineering best practices, including coding standards, code reviews, source control, build processes, testing, and operations.
Careem offers a dynamic and inclusive work environment where employees can make a significant impact across the region while advancing their careers. Full-time team members collaborate with inspiring colleagues and contribute to a mission-driven organization focused on unlocking regional potential. The company supports continuous learning and development and provides flexible work arrangements, including four days in the office and one remote day per week, plus the option to work remotely from any country for up to 30 days annually. Additional benefits include unlimited vacation days, comprehensive healthcare coverage, and fitness reimbursements for activities such as gym memberships and training classes. This position is based in Lahore, Pakistan, and represents an excellent opportunity for experienced software engineers passionate about AI and backend development to join a forward-thinking team.
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