Software Engineer I | University Events 2026 | NextGen | Careem Engineering

SupportFinity™; Pakistan; On-site; PKR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Careem invites fresh graduates or engineers with up to 2 years’ experience to join the NextGen team. You’ll learn to build reliable systems, write clean code, and collaborate with product owners, designers, and engineers across a wide stack including backend, frontend, mobile, data, and cloud on the Everything App for the Middle East.

The NextGen Programme focuses on SOLID principles, scalable design, and mentoring to develop a strong engineering foundation for early-career developers in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field.
• Strong knowledge of object-oriented design, data structures, and algorithms.
• Ability to write clean, maintainable code and learn new technologies.
• Excellent communication and collaborative mindset.
• Adaptability to fast-changing requirements.

Responsibilities

• Learn and work with Java 8, Spring Boot and microservice architectures.
• Develop and evolve distributed backend systems for scalability.
• Write clean, tested code with quality focus.
• Collaborate with product owners and designers in an agile team.
• Contribute to high-quality, impactful software delivery.
• Support cross-functional efforts within Careem's NextGen program.

Skills

Object-Oriented Design

Data Structures

Algorithms

Clean Code

Problem Solving

Communication

Collaborative Mindset

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Java 8

Spring Boot

Micro‑Service Architecture

SQL/No‑SQL DBs

iOS/Android apps

Web Front‑end

AWS

Job description

Software Engineer I | University Events 2026 | NextGen | Careem Engineering

Careem is building the Everything App for the greater Middle East — making it easy to move around, order food and groceries, manage payments, and more. Our purpose is simple: to simplify and improve people’s lives and build an awesome organisation that inspires. Since 2012, Careem has enabled earnings for over 2.5 million Captains, simplified the lives of more than 70 million customers, and built a platform where the region’s best talent and entrepreneurs thrive. We operate in 70+ cities across 10 countries, from Morocco to Pakistan. We’re now entering our next chapter — one powered by AI. We’re looking for AI talent: curious problem‑solvers who know how to apply AI to build tools, automate workflows, and create real impact. Whether it’s streamlining operations, enhancing customer experience, or reimagining internal systems — we want people who can make Careem work smarter and move faster.

About the Team

At Careem, the mission for the NextGen Programme is to help grow our engineers by learning how to write clean code, use SOLID principle techniques, and design reliable systems. The ultimate goal is to train new engineers to build excellent foundations with high standards. Our Programme covers vast areas in engineering: Backend, Frontend, Web, Mobile, Data Analysis, MLOps, Infrastructure, Cyber Security and QA.

What You'll Do

• Learn and work on our tech stacks: Java 8, Spring Boot, Micro‑Service Architecture, SQL/No‑SQL DBs, iOS/Android apps, web front‑end, and AWS infrastructure.
• Develop and enhance distributed backend systems to meet scalability and reliability needs.
• Maintain features with a focus on quality, readability, and testing.
• Collaborate with engineers, product owners, and designers to solve complex challenges.
• Contribute as part of a cross‑functional agile team.
• Ensure high‑quality and impactful code delivery.

What You'll Need

We welcome fresh graduates and candidates with up to 2 years of experience who have:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related fields.
• Strong knowledge of Object‑Oriented Design, data structures, and algorithms.
• Skills to solve complex problems and write clean, maintainable code.
• Passion for learning new technologies and building impactful products.
• Ability to tackle loosely defined problems and adapt to fast‑changing requirements.
• Excellent communication, attention to detail, and a collaborative mindset.
• Alignment with Careem’s core values: bold, focused, agile, and collaborative.