Fullstack Software Engineer

Sirdab; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Sirdab, a tech-ops startup in Riyadh, is seeking a Fullstack Rails Engineer to lead project implementation and enhance their logistics platform. Join a dynamic team and make an impact in the evolving logistics industry while having growth opportunities in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years software engineering experience.
• 2+ years experience with Ruby on Rails and REST APIs.
• Proficient in fullstack development within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Lead implementation of new projects & features.
• Mentor junior engineers and improve codebase.
• Research and adopt new systems/technologies.

Skills

Software Engineering

Problem Solving

Analytical Skills

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Team Spirit

Job description

Sirdab is a tech-ops focused startup offering cloud warehousing and transportation / logistics solutions. We have built an end-to-end logistics platform that allows businesses to acquire dry, ambient, chilled and frozen warehousing space within 48 hours as well as manage, optimize and distribute inventory via a single platform. We are empowering businesses to expand and thrive by offering state-of-the-art logistics services–warehousing, freight, and distribution–through a fully integrated platform that is accessible precisely when and where they need it.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of scoping and implementing new projects & features in a full stack Rails webapp
• Lead implementation of upgrading our core product to the next level or releasing new products
• Establish and guide the architecture of several web applications
• Build leverage: a one-week task today should be a 10 minute task next year
• Proactively find ways to improve the codebase & team workflows
• Research and lead adoption of new systems/technologies
• Mentor junior engineers & constructively challenge senior engineers to achieve better outcomes
• Maintain a high technical bar via code reviews, testing, and sound coding practices
• Collaborate with internal designers and engineers as needed

Requirements

• 5+ years software engineering experience
• 2+ years experience working with Ruby on Rails and REST APIs
• Non-zero experience writing frontend code.
• Ability to work as a fullstack Rails engineer. You don’t need to be an expert from day 1, but by day 90 you need to become proficient with the full Rails stack including Hotwire/Turbo/Stimulus.
• You have an impact-oriented mindset and prioritize delivering customer value over other concerns.
• You are a product-minded engineer who wants to become a domain expert and refine ambiguous product requirements to deliver customer value.
• You’re excited about working at a fast paced startup where you can have outsized impact by wearing different hats and resolving ambiguity.
• Strong analytical skills and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent verbal and written english communication
• A good team spirit and strong commitment to achieving results
• Passion and drive to constantly learn new things
• Nice to have: experience in the logistics industry

Why Join Sirdab?

• Make a huge impact on the logistics space. Our product is significantly upgrading how merchants in MENA manage their logistics & operations, and we’re only getting started. We see a ton of opportunities to make it even better and expand the value we add to our users.

• Growth opportunities. We are at the beginning of a remarkable journey to revolutionize the logistics industry in the MENA region. Our core product, warehousing, has achieved product-market fit and exciting growth, and we are now looking to both scale it as well as launch new product lines. We have a ton of exciting technical & product challenges that will provide you with stretch opportunities.

• Top-notch team. We’ve been lucky to assemble a very talented team who worked at some of the best companies in the region. We constantly learn from and help each other to improve.

Recently part of the Y Combinator W23 batch and backed by leading investors, we are relentlessly striving to broaden our reach throughout Saudi Arabia and soon the whole region while simultaneously increasing the value we deliver to our stakeholders. As a result, we are constantly seeking exceptional, determined, and innovative individuals to join us in our efforts to foster the next wave of innovation in logistics. If you are driven by the prospect of tackling complex challenges and making a long-lasting impact, Sirdab is the ideal place for you.