Backend Software Engineer

Soum

Remote regions

Egypt

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About Us:

  • Soum is building a marketplace to buy and sell anything online, starting in the MENA region.
  • We began with second-hand electronics, became market leaders in KSA, and are expanding to used cars and collectibles.

Role & Responsibilities:

  • Design, develop, and maintain backend systems using Node.js, TypeScript, and Nest.js.
  • Build and manage scalable microservices, develop APIs with gRPC, and work with MongoDB, PostgreSQL, and ClickHouse.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, ensure code quality, and optimize system performance.

Requirements & Qualifications:

  • 4–5+ years of backend development experience with proficiency in Node.js and TypeScript.
  • Strong understanding of microservices, CI/CD, and cloud platforms like AWS, GCP, or Azure.
  • Experience with MongoDB and PostgreSQL in production environments.

Nice to Have:

  • Hands-on experience with Kubernetes, Docker, and Golang.
  • Experience in scaling and optimizing high-traffic backend systems.

Soum

Soum is a marketplace platform that enables users to buy and sell anything online, starting with second-hand electronics in Saudi Arabia and expanding to used cars and collectibles. In two years, they've facilitated hundreds of thousands of transactions, become the 10th most downloaded e-commerce app in KSA, and received over 5 million downloads.

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