Senior Software Engineer - Backend

HungerStation | هنقرستيشن; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 240,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support

Job summary

Hungerstation in Riyadh is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to join our growing team. You will work on a high‑scale platform used by millions, migrating to microservices and strengthening backend architecture on Google Cloud.

The role emphasizes mentoring, SOLID/DDD, testing, and collaboration with cross‑functional teams in an agile environment. We welcome seasoned contributors who thrive in a fast‑paced setting and offer relocation support for permanent employees.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of backend development experience in GoLang, RoR, Java or Python.
• Strong SQL/NoSQL database expertise with PostgreSQL, caching (Redis/Memcached).
• Proficiency with monitoring/logging tools such as Grafana.
• Deep understanding of software architecture: DDD, microservices, Kubernetes, containerization.
• Experience with monolithic migrations and a testing mindset.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to architectural decisions for a platform used by millions.
• Migrate the monolithic app to microservices.
• Design and secure backend architecture to support growth.
• Work with Docker containers, Kubernetes manifests on Google Cloud Platform.
• Mentor teammates as a senior member of the Backend Chapter.
• Practice Design Driven Development, SOLID principles, and automated tests.
• Collaborate with cross-functional, agile teams and improve test coverage.

Skills

GoLang

Ruby on Rails

Java

Python

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Google Cloud Platform

PostgreSQL

Redis

Memcached

Grafana

DDD

Job description

Hungerstation is part of the Delivery Hero Group, the world’s pioneering local delivery platform, our mission is to deliver an amazing experience—fast, easy, and to your door. We operate in around 65 countries worldwide. Headquartered in Berlin, Germany. Delivery Hero has been listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange since 2017 and is part of the MDAX stock market index.

We are looking for a highly talented Senior Backend Engineer to join our Riyadh office. If you are looking for a place where you can gain hands‑on experience and create a direct impact, then this may be the place for you! The ideal candidate will have a track record as a significant individual contributor as well as a strong team player, supporting a team, and working closely with the management teams to drive strategic initiatives forward across the region.

You Will Be Working On

• Take part in architectural decision-making on a platform that is used by millions of people.
• Actively participate in migrating our monolithic application into Microservices.
• Playing an active role in designing, improving and most importantly securing the overall backend architecture to support massive growth in users and products without compromise.
• Deal with Docker containers, Kubernetes manifests, all this on Google Cloud Platform.
• Coaching and mentoring other team members as a senior member of the team and member of our Backend Chapter.
• We embrace Design Driven Development, SOLID Principles, Event-driven Architecture, Algorithms and automated tests (unit, integration and functional).
• Understanding development lifecycle and collaborating with cross‑functional and agile teams.
• Participate in the continuous and common effort of test coverage, refactoring and documentation.
• Showing off your code review, debugging and investigation skills on a regular basis.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in backend development using GoLang, Ruby on Rails (RoR), Java, or Python.
• Strong database expertise with PostgreSQL and NoSQL databases. You should have a solid understanding of normal forms, ACID principles, isolation levels, indexing, query optimization, and memory caching (e.g., Redis, Memcached).
• Proficiency in monitoring, alerting, and logging tools such as Grafana.
• Deep understanding of software architecture, including Domain‑Driven Design (DDD), microservices, Kubernetes, and containerization.
• Experience with monolithic migration.
• Strong testing mindset with experience writing unit and integration tests to ensure code quality and reliability.
• Adaptability & problem‑solving skills – Ability to navigate ambiguity, work in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment, and make informed decisions.

Additional Information

• We offer relocation support globally to our permanent employees.
• Exchange ideas and meet 2000+ colleagues from different teams within Delivery Hero in our active guilds and through our global tech and product community.
• Develop your skills with your personal educational budget for conferences and external training.
• Access our e-learning platform LinkedIn and participate in our various in‑house training programs
• And much more…