Job description

About the Role

Join a fast-moving technology team in Qatar as a Senior Backend Engineer focused on the core business platform. In this role, you will help shape reliable, scalable backend systems that support a super app environment spanning delivery, ride-hailing, and shopping.

What You Will Do

Develop backend services on .NET Core 8 and make sure they connect cleanly with the rest of the platform.
Improve database efficiency by tuning queries and designing effective data models across PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and DynamoDB.
Take part in architecture and system-design conversations to strengthen scalability and long-term maintainability.
Review code from other engineers and share practical feedback that helps raise overall code quality.
Refactor existing components to simplify the codebase, improve readability, and boost performance.
Create and maintain unit and integration tests to support strong coverage for backend systems.
Investigate, diagnose, and resolve complex issues in both live and development environments.
Record technical choices, system behavior, and internal processes so knowledge is easy to share across the team.
Support production releases and help verify that new deployments are stable and working as intended.

What We’re Looking For

Strong backend engineering background with extensive experience in .NET Core.
Solid command of RESTful API and gRPC service design with an emphasis on scalability and maintainability.
Hands-on expertise with PostgreSQL as well as MongoDB and DynamoDB.
Working knowledge of RabbitMQ and asynchronous, distributed service patterns.
Deep familiarity with common design patterns such as Singleton, Factory, and Strategy.
Proven ability to refactor older codebases without breaking functionality.
Experience with unit, integration, and performance testing for backend applications.

Nice to Have

Ability to identify and solve difficult performance problems, including memory leaks, using profiling and optimization tools.
Experience leading large initiatives while balancing technical and business needs.
Background in mentoring junior engineers and supporting team development.
Exposure to load testing and performance tuning.
Comfort contributing ideas in technical discussions and proposing creative solutions.
Experience using diagramming tools such as Miro.

About the Company

The company is Qatar’s homegrown super app, bringing together delivery, ride-hailing, and shopping in a single digital platform. It is powered by technology, backed by a global team, and driven by the goal of making everyday life simpler for users.

Mission and Vision

The organization aims to become the first Qatari super app that advances the region and its community through innovation and technology. Its broader mission is to transform daily life by connecting people to more possibilities through modern tech solutions.

Values

Customer-first thinking: keep the user at the center of every decision.
Integrity: act honestly, ethically, and with trust.
Curiosity and creativity: keep improving and build solutions that create positive impact.
Ownership and leadership: lead by example and take responsibility.
Efficient execution: deliver strong results by working smart.
Team spirit: collaborate closely and value people.

Perks and Work Culture

Remote-first setup with access to a global team.
Learning support, including budgets, courses, and growth tools.
High ownership and autonomy over your work.
Generous leave and wellness-focused time-off policies.
Agile working style with Scrum used across teams.

Additional Information

The company also emphasizes sustainability and community contribution through eco-conscious practices and CSR initiatives. It promotes an inclusive workplace that welcomes people from all backgrounds and encourages everyone to bring their authentic selves to work.

This is an opportunity to join a technical team where your work is expected to have real impact, your ideas are valued, and growth is strongly supported.

Senior Backend Engineer (Core Business)