Soum

Work Week: Sunday - Thursday Work Timings: Sunday to Thursday, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM (KSA time) About Us At Soum, we're on a mission to build a marketplace that enables users to buy and sell anything online with convenience, trust, and ease, starting in the MENA market. We began with second-hand electronics in KSA, becoming market leaders, and are now expanding to used cars and collectibles. In just two years, we've facilitated hundreds of thousands of transactions across 150+ locations in the Kingdom, maintained 10,000 active listings at any given time, earned the distinction of being the 10th most downloaded e-commerce app in KSA for 2023, and received more than 5 million app downloads. Job Summary We are seeking a skilled and motivated Backend Software Engineer to join our dynamic team. As a Backend Software Engineer, you will play a critical role in designing, developing, and maintaining scalable backend systems and microservices that power our products. If you have a strong foundation in backend development, enjoy solving complex problems, and thrive in a collaborative environment, we want to hear from you. **Role & Responsibilities** • Design, develop, and maintain backend systems using Node.js, TypeScript, and Nest.js. • Build and manage scalable microservices architecture with a focus on performance and reliability. • Develop APIs and handle inter-service communication using gRPC. • Work with MongoDB, PostgreSQL, and ClickHouse for data modeling, storage, and optimization. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand requirements and deliver high-quality solutions. • Ensure code quality and maintainability through best practices, code reviews, and testing. • Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize backend systems to ensure seamless performance. **Requirements & Qualifications** Required Skills • Design, develop, and maintain backend systems using Node.js, TypeScript, and Nest.js. • Build and manage scalable microservices architecture with a focus on performance and reliability. • Develop APIs and handle inter-service communication using gRPC. • Work with MongoDB, PostgreSQL, and ClickHouse for data modeling, storage, and optimization. • Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines and deployment strategies. • Familiarity with cloud platforms like AWS, GCP, or Azure. • Knowledge of distributed systems and event-driven architectures. Qualifications • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience. • 4–5+ years of hands-on experience in backend software development. • Proficient in Node.js and TypeScript. • Experience working with MongoDB and PostgreSQL in production environments. • Solid understanding of microservices architecture and communication protocols like gRPC. • Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail. • Excellent communication and collaboration skills. **Nice to Have** • Hands-on experience with Kubernetes and Docker. • Exposure to Golang for building performant backend components. • Experience in scaling and optimizing backend systems for high-traffic applications.