Senior Backend Engineer

About the Company

Ninja is a Saudi-based company shaping the future of dark stores in the MENA region. We are a team of experts dedicated to excellence, innovation, and creating cutting-edge applications that blend creativity and functionality.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain high-quality backend systems using Spring Boot
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and implement new features
• Optimize backend applications for maximum performance and scalability
• Ensure code quality by conducting code reviews and implementing best practices
• Debug and troubleshoot backend issues to ensure seamless operation
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and technologies to improve backend infrastructure
• Guide and mentor junior engineers
• Create and maintain technical documentation

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in backend development
• Strong proficiency in Java and SpringBoot framework
• Experience with relational databases such as MySQL or PostgreSQL
• Experience with RESTful and GraphQL APIs and microservices architecture
• Solid understanding of software engineering principles, algorithms, and data structures
• Experience with containerization technologies like Docker
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience with Kotlin
• Experience with K8s, GitOps, and APM tools like Newrelic