Software Engineer I - Backend

Delivery Hero SE; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global delivery platform is seeking an entry-level Software Engineer (Emirati) to learn and contribute to development tasks. The ideal candidate will assist in coding, debugging, and understanding existing systems. Recent graduates with a degree in Software Engineering or related fields are encouraged to apply, especially those from UAE-based universities. This role offers mentorship and is aimed at helping engineers grow their technical skills in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Strong interest in software engineering and building real-world products.
• Fresh grad to 4 years of relevant experience including internships.
• Graduation from a UAE-based university is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Learn and apply software development standards and best practices.
• Assist in implementing simple features and enhancements.
• Write clean and readable code while following programming principles.
• Participate in code reviews and apply received feedback.

Skills

Software development principles

Debugging

Code documentation

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Job description

Overview

HungerStation is part of the Delivery Hero Group, the world’s pioneering local delivery platform, our mission is to deliver an amazing experience—fast, easy, and to your door. We operate in over 70+ countries worldwide. Headquartered in Berlin, Germany. Delivery Hero has been listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange since 2017 and is part of the MDAX stock market index.

Job Description

The ideal candidate will support the Software Engineering and Product teams by contributing to the development, testing, and maintenance of software solutions. The role is designed for early-career engineers who are eager to learn, grow their technical skills, and gain hands-on experience while working under guidance and mentorship from senior engineers.

The Software Engineer (Emirati) will focus on understanding existing systems, writing simple and well-structured code, and gradually taking ownership of small tasks while developing toward the next career level.

Key Responsibilities

• Learn and apply HungerStation’s software development standards, tools, and best practices
• Read, understand, and modify existing codebases under supervision
• Assist in implementing simple features, fixes, and enhancements based on clear requirements
• Write clean, readable code following basic object-oriented programming principles
• Perform unit testing and basic manual testing to validate functionality
• Document code changes with clear comments to support maintainability
• Assist in debugging and resolving basic issues with guidance from senior engineers
• Participate in code reviews as a learner and apply received feedback

Collaboration & Learning

• Work closely with senior software engineers to learn system design and engineering workflows
• Collaborate with the Product Team to understand requirements at a basic level
• Actively seek feedback and demonstrate eagerness to improve technical and communication skills
• Participate in team discussions, knowledge-sharing sessions, and on-the-job mentoring

Governance and Quality

• Follow established engineering policies, procedures, and development processes
• Adhere to coding standards, security practices, and documentation guidelines
• Contribute ideas for improving development practices as learning progresses

Daily Operations

• Support daily engineering activities to ensure continuity of work
• Complete assigned tasks on time with attention to quality and accuracy
• Communicate progress, blockers, and questions clearly to the reporting manager or mentor
• Maintain a positive and professional approach when working with internal stakeholders

Qualifications

• Fresh grad to 4 years of relevant experience (including internships, university projects, or graduate roles)
• Strong interest in software engineering and building real-world products
• Bachelor’s Degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related field (required)
• Graduation from a UAE-based university is strongly preferred