Software Engineer, Platform - Bahrain

Speechify; Manama; On-site; BHD 22,500 - 27,500; Full time

Job summary

A tech company in Bahrain is seeking a backend developer to design and maintain APIs ensuring they meet business and scalability requirements. This role requires proven experience in backend development specifically with TypeScript/Node.js, and familiarity with GCP and containerized deployments. The ideal candidate will thrive in a dynamic environment, contributing to products that significantly impact users with learning differences.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Dynamic work environment

Autonomy in work

Qualifications

• Proven experience in backend development: TS/Node is required.
• Direct experience with GCP and knowledge of AWS/Azure is necessary.
• Efficiency in prioritizing tasks based on urgency and impact.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain robust APIs for various functionalities.
• Oversee the full backend API landscape for performance and maintainability.
• Collaborate on B2B solutions focusing on customization for enterprise clients.

Skills

Backend development experience

Proficiency in TypeScript/Node.js

Collaboration and communication

Problem-solving skills

Tools

GCP

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

Job description

Mission

The mission of Speechify is to make sure that reading is never a barrier to learning.

Overview

The responsibilities of our Platform team include building and maintaining all backend services, including, but not limited to, payments, analytics, subscriptions, new products, text to speech, and external APIs.

This is a key role and ideal for someone who thinks strategically, enjoys fast‑paced environments, is passionate about making product decisions, and has experience building great user experiences that delight users.

We are a flat organization that allows anyone to become a leader by showing excellent technical skills and delivering results consistently and fast. Work ethic, solid communication skills, and obsession with winning are paramount.

Our interview process involves several technical interviews and we aim to complete them within 1 week.

What You’ll Do

• Design, develop, and maintain robust APIs including public TTS API, internal APIs like Payment, Subscription, Auth and Consumption Tracking, ensuring they meet business and scalability requirements
• Oversee the full backend API landscape, enhancing and optimizing for performance and maintainability
• Collaborate on B2B solutions, focusing on customization and integration needs for enterprise clients
• Work closely with cross‑functional teams to align backend architecture with overall product strategy and user experience

What We Offer

• A dynamic environment where your contributions shape the company and its products
• A team that values innovation, intuition, and drive
• Autonomy, fostering focus and creativity
• The opportunity to have a significant impact in a revolutionary industry
• Competitive compensation, a welcoming atmosphere, and a commitment to an exceptional asynchronous work culture
• The privilege of working on a product that changes lives, particularly for those with learning differences like dyslexia, ADD, and more

Speechify is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Speechify does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

Job Specification

• Proven experience in backend development: TS/Node (required)
• Direct experience with GCP and knowledge of AWS, Azure, or other cloud providers
• Efficiency in ideation and implementation, prioritizing tasks based on urgency and impact
• Preferred: Experience with Docker and containerized deployments
• Preferred: Proficiency in deploying high availability applications on Kubernetes