Back End Developer

Riyadh Air; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative airline is seeking a passionate lead backend developer to transform the aviation industry. In this pivotal role, you will design, develop, and maintain backend infrastructure, driving innovation while ensuring optimal performance and security. With a focus on high-availability platforms and data integrity, you'll have the chance to experiment with cutting-edge technologies and DevOps tools. This is your opportunity to shape the future of air travel and establish yourself in a rapidly evolving environment. Join a forward-thinking team dedicated to connecting the kingdom to the world through a digitally native airline.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in backend development with TypeScript and JavaScript.
• Strong expertise in DevOps and Cloud environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of backend infrastructure for applications.
• Drive innovation and ensure optimal system performance and security.

Skills

TypeScript

JavaScript

Node.Js

DevOps

Cloud environments

Backend development

API design architecture

Education

Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

DevOps tools

Job description

About the Company

Riyadh Air (RX), headquartered in the Saudi Capital, is the new national airline that’s shaping the future of flying. It seeks to lead the aviation industry by transforming Saudi Arabia into a global aviation and trade hub – a digitally native airline that will connect the kingdom to more than 100 destinations.

About the Role

Do you have a strong passion for backend development and want to lead transformative change in the airline industry?

Yours is a role that will see you lead the design, development, and maintenance of the back end infrastructure across applications within Riyadh Air. A key aspect of this role is to drive innovation ensuring your team is capable of ensuring optimal performance within systems whilst ensuring processes are optimised and the best security practices are implemented.

Your work will directly contribute to building high-availability platforms, optimising performance, and ensuring data integrity across all systems. You will also have the opportunity to experiment with new technologies, cloud solutions, and DevOps tools to enhance our infrastructure.

This is an opportunity to establish yourself as a lead backend developer exposing yourself to the rapidly changing aviation environment.

About You

Degree qualified, you will demonstrate at least 10 years of core experience in languages like TypeScript, JavaScript and Node.Js, with strong hands-on experience in DevOps and Cloud environments. You are equipped with backend and API design architecture skills.

We’d love to hear from you even more if you have experience in leading backend development initiatives leveraging your expertise in design and architecture.

This is your opportunity to shape the future of air travel. Bring your best and show us why you can own this position within Riyadh Air.

Please submit your application by clicking on the Apply button. Our Talent Acquisition team will be reviewing applications shortly.