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Senior Software Engineer I

Careem
Location
Karachi, Pakistan; Lahore, Pakistan
Posted
1 month ago
Department
EA Platform & Deliveries Discovery
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Proven backend engineering experience at a mid-band level or above
  • Strong hands-on experience with Golang
  • Product-facing backend experience
  • Experience with REST APIs, service-to-service integrations, and distributed systems
  • Familiarity with data modeling, Kafka, and Avro schema evolution
  • AWS cloud infrastructure exposure
Nice to have
  • Understanding of server-driven UI paradigms
  • Experience with Docker and Kubernetes
  • Working knowledge of relational and non-relational databases
  • Familiarity with software engineering best practices
What the job really is

As a Senior Software Engineer I at Careem, you will be responsible for designing, building, and maintaining scalable backend services that enhance the customer experience for the Quick and Shops verticals. Your role includes writing high-quality Golang code, managing REST APIs, and collaborating with mobile engineers to ensure a seamless experience for millions of users. You will also mentor junior engineers and support AWS infrastructure while participating in on-call rotations to debug production issues.

Benefits
  • Work 4 days a week in office & 1 day from home
  • Remote work from any country for 30 days a year
  • Unlimited vacation days
  • Access to healthcare benefits
  • Fitness reimbursements for health activities
Things to weigh
  • No salary listed
  • Focus on backend development with a strong emphasis on Golang
  • On-call responsibilities may be demanding
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