Software Engineer

Rayn Group; Islamabad; On-site; PKR 1,800,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Rayn Group is seeking a Software Engineer to join the engineering team and take ownership of key components. You will help define technical standards, influence architectural roadmaps, and contribute to a culture of excellence from day one.

The ideal candidate is passionate about high-quality solutions, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and demonstrates strong accountability and ownership."

Qualifications

• 5+ years professional experience with modern programming languages (Typescript, Golang, Rust, C#, Java).
• Minimum 2 years commercial experience with Typescript.
• At least 1 year of commercial Software Development experience utilizing the TDD approach.
• 2+ years of experience working on web and RESTful APIs.
• Proven ability to deliver significant features as an individual contributor.
• Experience with containerized applications using Docker.
• Familiarity with serverless technologies (GCP preferred but not essential).
• Experience with unit-testing frameworks (Jest, Mocha, Chai).
• Comfortable with at least 4 hours of overlap across UTC and BST time zones.

Responsibilities

• Engage in complex and multifaceted projects, contributing substantially beyond the scope of isolated tasks.
• Participate in collaborative code reviews and feature testing, sharing responsibility for ensuring the quality and reliability of software across the engineering team.
• Contribute to a shared 24/7 support model to maintain robust system stability and ensure continuous and uninterrupted platform operation.
• Provide expertise and insights in the ongoing process of defining and evolving our technology stack, shaping team culture, and establishing development standards that reflect our collective values and strategic objectives.

Skills

Typescript

Golang

Rust

C#

Java

Unit testing

RESTful APIs

Docker

Serverless

TDD

Tools

Node.js/ Typescript

SvelteKit

Docker

GCP services

Cloud Run

Cloud Functions

Pub/Sub

Cloud Tasks

API Gateway

Job description

At Rayn, we don’t just work—we innovate, collaborate, and create solutions that leave a lasting impact. As part of our team, you’ll have the opportunity to shape the future of a purpose-driven organization that is redefining how technology can address societal challenges.

Our People

We believe in our people & are invested in giving them an employee experience at par with global best practices. They come first & are our true assets. Our goal is to create a fair, open culture where everyone can bring their best selves to work in a safe space. All our policies are built on the guiding principles of trust & are an essential part of our culture at Rayn.

Tech Stack

Our approach emphasizes the use of managed services and serverless technologies to enable rapid, scalable delivery while minimizing the operational overhead associated with maintaining complex infrastructure.

We are currently using the following languages & technologies:

• Node.js with Typescript
• SvelteKit
• Docker
• Google Cloud Platform services including:
  • Cloud Run
  • Cloud Functions
  • Pub/Sub
  • Cloud Tasks
  • API Gateway

Role Overview

We are seeking a Software Engineer to become an integral part of the engineering team. This is a unique opportunity to take full ownership of key components, define the technical standards, influence the architectural roadmap, and contribute to building a culture of excellence from day one.

The ideal candidate should be passionate about developing high-quality solutions, be comfortable in a fast-paced environment, and have a strong sense of accountability and ownership.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Engage in complex and multifaceted projects, contributing substantially beyond the scope of isolated tasks.
• Participate in collaborative code reviews and feature testing, sharing responsibility for ensuring the quality and reliability of software across the engineering team.
• Contribute to a shared 24/7 support model to maintain robust system stability and ensure continuous and uninterrupted platform operation.
• Provide expertise and insights in the ongoing process of defining and evolving our technology stack, shaping team culture, and establishing development standards that reflect our collective values and strategic objectives.

Essential Qualification & Experience

• 5+ years professional experience working with modern programming languages (Typescript, Golang, Rust, C#, Java)
• At least 2 years of commercial experience with Typescript
• At least 1 year of commercial Software Development experience utilizing the TDD (Test‑driven development) approach
• 2+ years of experience working on web and RESTful APIs
• Proven ability to deliver significant features as an individual contributor
• Experience with containerized applications using Docker.
• Familiarity with serverless technologies (GCP preferred but not essential)
• Experience with unit‑testing frameworks (Jest, Mocha, Chai).
• Comfortable with at least 4 hours of overlap across UTC and BST time zones

Desirable Skills

• Experience working in an eCommerce setting
• Experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) (or equivalent Public Cloud Platforms)
• Experience architecting new solutions
• Experience working with event‑driven architectures & paradigms