Senior Backend Engineer

Rahal; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Rahal is seeking a Senior Backend Software Engineer to design and implement advanced solutions for our Travel platform, improving customer satisfaction and operations. You will contribute to the core backend, craft scalable services, and participate in architecture discussions.

You will work in a fully remote capacity with a focus on JavaScript/TypeScript, NodeJS/NestJS, Docker, and AWS, applying Agile practices and strong SDLC knowledge to deliver robust backend systems.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of software engineering or related field.
• 3+ years of fully remote work with self-management and accountability.
• Strong JavaScript/TypeScript and NodeJS/NestJS skills.
• Solid understanding of scalable web app architecture and design principles.
• Experience with Docker and AWS; knowledge of SDLC and Agile methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement reusable, clean, tested, secure, and well-documented backend solutions.
• Assist partners in integrating with published APIs.
• Document findings and plans to establish reporting and communication standards.
• Translate product requirements into technical plans and SRS.
• Mentor teammates and conduct code reviews to maintain high standards.

Skills

JavaScript/TypeScript

NodeJS/NestJS

Docker

AWS

SDLC

Agile

Database design

Tools

NestJS

Job description

About Rahal

Rahal is the travel mini-app inside Iraq’s Super Qi ecosystem, a Rocketship redefining how millions of travelers search, book, and manage journeys across flights, hotels, and digital services.
We make travel simple, safe, and accessible to everyone, everywhere.
Behind every great traveler experience lies a powerful hotel inventory and this is where you come in.
We’re building a new generation of travel; transparent, tech-first, and truly customer-obsessed.

About the Role

Rahal is looking for a Senior Backend Software Engineer who will play a key role in designing and implementing advanced solutions to improve our Travel platform, enhancing customer satisfaction and ensuring smooth operational processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement reusable, clean, tested, efficient, secure, maintainable, and well-documented solutions.
• Assist partners in their integration process with our published APIs.
• Document findings, actions, and plans thoroughly, by setting up the foundations for a solid reporting framework and a communication standard.
• Provide the technical feasibility of implementing product requirements and offer valuable input to the product team.
• Translate product requirements into SRS and technical plan.
• Proactively identify technical debt and propose mitigation strategies.
• Maintaining and developing your knowledge about software development, and supporting/mentoring other team-members, sharing guidance to help them achieve career growth.
• Conduct code reviews for peers to enhance code quality and ensure adherence to high standards.
• Understanding the business side of the project and having the ability to lead in-depth technical and product discussions.
• Bring new tools and invitations that can boost the startup productivity.

Requirements

• 5+ Years of experience in Software Engineering or adjacent fields.
• 3+ Years of experience working fully remotely with a track record of self-management and accountability.
• Hands-on experience with JavaScript/typescript and/or NodeJS/NestJs.
• In-depth understanding of web application architecture and design principles behind the scalable applications.
• Solid understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and Agile methodologies.
• Experience in designing and optimizing databases, with skills in query optimization, scaling, data modeling.
• Advanced knowledge of Docker and AWS.