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Senior Backend Engineer

Bosta is a tech startup revolutionizing logistics and financing for e-commerce in the Middle East and Africa, specializing in solutions for social media sellers.
Backend
Senior Software Engineer
Hybrid
3+ years of experience
Logistics · Finance · E-Commerce

Job Description

Bosta, a dynamic tech startup, is revolutionizing the logistics and financing landscape for e-commerce in the Middle East and Africa. We're seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to join our engineering team in Cairo with a hybrid work arrangement.

Our mission is to empower e-commerce entrepreneurs, particularly those leveraging social media platforms, by providing comprehensive end-to-end solutions that streamline digital trade and logistics. We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional user experiences through intuitive and easy-to-use software, while internally focusing on automation, data, and AI to enhance our operational efficiency.

As a Senior Backend Engineer, you'll be at the forefront of designing and maintaining our scalable backend systems. Your role will be crucial in shaping the architecture and implementation of our applications, ensuring they meet high standards of performance, security, and reliability. You'll work closely with front-end engineers, product teams, and various stakeholders to build robust APIs and integrate third-party services.

The ideal candidate brings 3-5 years of backend engineering experience, with strong expertise in JavaScript, Node.js, and modern cloud technologies. You'll have the opportunity to mentor other engineers, drive innovation, and contribute directly to our company's vision of revolutionizing e-commerce logistics.

We offer a collaborative environment where you can balance quick delivery with technical excellence, working on systems that handle high traffic volumes while maintaining data integrity and security. If you're passionate about creating scalable solutions and want to be part of a rapidly growing startup that's transforming the e-commerce landscape in the Middle East and Africa, this role is for you.

Last updated a month ago

Responsibilities For Senior Backend Engineer

  • Design and create services and system architecture for projects
  • Collaborate with front-end engineers in building and shipping scalable APIs
  • Build and maintain third-party API integrations
  • Work with product and design teams to translate requirements into scalable features
  • Mentor and empower other engineers
  • Develop and maintain high-performance and scalable backend systems
  • Monitor and optimize backend systems performance
  • Communicate effectively with stakeholders about technical decisions

Requirements For Senior Backend Engineer

JavaScript
Node.js
MongoDB
Redis
Kubernetes
  • 3-5 years of experience as a Backend Software Engineer
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science or related fields (preferred)
  • Excellent programming skills in JavaScript, Node.js, Express framework
  • Experience with NoSQL databases (Redis, MongoDB, Elasticsearch)
  • Experience building and implementing CI/CD pipelines
  • Experience with A/B testing and canary deployments
  • Knowledge of GCP, AWS, or other cloud providers
  • Knowledge of container technology (Docker, Kubernetes)
  • Expertise in managing systems with multiple integrated components
  • Ability to understand legacy code quickly
  • Excellent problem-solving skills
  • Excellent leadership skills

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