Senior Software Engineer I - Backend

Careem is building the Everything App to transform daily life across the Middle East by simplifying transportation, food and grocery delivery, payment management, and more. Since its inception in 2012, Careem has empowered over 2.5 million Captains to earn, served more than 70 million customers, and established a vibrant platform for talent and entrepreneurs in over 70 cities across 10 countries, from Morocco to Pakistan. As the company advances into a new phase driven by artificial intelligence, it seeks innovative AI professionals who are passionate about leveraging AI to create impactful tools, automate workflows, and improve operations, customer experience, and internal systems. Candidates will be considered for multiple roles across various teams, with placements aligned to their skills and career aspirations.

Key Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with engineering teams to design and develop scalable and robust backend applications and services.
- Write high-quality, efficient, and reliable code, managing assigned tasks and bug fixes independently.
- Interpret functional specifications and deliver complete features with minimal supervision.
- Participate in the on-call rotation, promptly addressing and resolving incidents within defined service-level agreements (SLAs).
- Engage in agile team practices and contribute to the continuous improvement of engineering processes.

Required Qualifications:
- Minimum of 4 years of professional software development experience.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related technical field.
- Proficiency in at least one modern object-oriented programming language such as Java, C#, C++, Golang, or Kotlin.
- Strong understanding of computer science fundamentals, including object-oriented design, data structures, and algorithms.
- Experience operating online systems reliably, including deploying changes to production in live environments.
- Familiarity with professional software engineering best practices such as coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations.

Preferred Qualifications and Benefits:
- Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related technical discipline.
- Experience with Java Spring framework, Golang, and cloud platforms such as Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform, or Amazon Web Services (AWS).
- Hands-on experience with container technologies like Docker and Kubernetes.
- Knowledge of both relational and non-relational database systems.
- Opportunity to work in a dynamic, AI-driven environment that encourages innovation and career growth.
- Join a diverse and inclusive organization committed to equal employment opportunity and fostering a community of talented professionals.

Careem is dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities and does not discriminate based on any protected status under applicable laws. The collection of demographic information is voluntary and used solely for internal monitoring and diversity initiatives. By joining Careem, you will play a key role in shaping the future of mobility and digital services across the Middle East.