Software Engineer - Backend (Mid-Level, Remote)

Lucidya; Saudi Arabia; Remote; SAR 149,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading AI-driven company in Saudi Arabia is seeking a skilled Backend Engineer to join their dynamic team. The successful candidate will work on innovative back-end systems, utilizing cutting-edge technologies such as Python and Ruby on Rails, and will be responsible for database management and DevOps tasks. This role promises a fast-paced environment with opportunities for professional growth and transformation in the AI customer experience landscape.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in backend development.
• Strong knowledge in SQL and noSQL databases.
• Fluency in Python and Ruby on Rails.
• Ability to adapt to shifting priorities.

Responsibilities

• Develop scalable, flexible, and high-performance systems.
• Design, develop, test, and maintain software.
• Manage project priorities and deliverables.
• Perform DevOps tasks.

Skills

SQL databases

noSQL databases

Python

Ruby on Rails

Git

Database design

ReactJS

Education

BA/BS or Masters in Computer Science

Tools

Redis

Postgres

Cassandra

Apache

Jetty

Tomcat

IIS

Job description

Lucidya is an AI-native company transforming how brands understand and engage with their customers through cutting-edge technologies purpose-built for Customer Experience (CX). With AI at the core of our platform and operations, we are redefining how businesses drive growth, loyalty, and insight at scale.

We are looking for Backend Engineers to join our team. You will join a team of highly qualified engineers to continue the innovation and development of our product which uses Machine Learning & Big Data technologies to analyze content from several data sources.

As a developer, you will be working on the backend of our product Lucidya which is built using industry’s latest technologies such as Redis, Postgres and Cassandra and developing APIs using Python and Ruby on Rails. The job also includes DevOps tasks from server setup to maintenance and recovery.

You will work directly under the Engineering Manager in an agile yet demanding environment. We expect you to be a fast learner to adapt those technologies mentioned above fast.

Lucidya offers a result-driven, fun, and dynamic environment full of challenges, We look for very talented candidates with strong programming skills.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities

• Rapidly develop next-generation scalable, flexible, and high-performance systems.
• Design, develop, test, deploy, maintain and improve software (backend and databases in particular)
• Manage individual project priorities, deadlines and deliverables.
• DevOps tasks
• Contribute to the growth of Lucidya through interviewing, on-boarding, or other recruitment efforts

Qualifications

• BA/BS or or Masters degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, IT or equivalent practical experience
• +3 years of experience
• Strong knowledge in SQL and noSQL databases such as (Redis , Postgress or Cassandra)
• Fluency in Python and Ruby on Rails.
• Knowledge in Web servers and Web application servers (e.g., Apache, Jetty, Tomcat, IIS)
• Knowledge in code repository like Git
• Ability to multi-task and adapt to shifting priorities, demands, and tight timelines
• Database design skills
• Perfect quality code
• Excellent organizational skills and proven analytical, planning, problem solving skills
• Full stack with background in ReactJS is a plus