About Us
At Soum, we're on a mission to build a marketplace that enables users to buy and sell anything online with convenience, trust, and ease, starting in the MENA market. We began with second-hand electronics in KSA, becoming market leaders, and are now expanding to used cars and collectibles. In just two years, we've facilitated hundreds of thousands of transactions across 150+ locations in the Kingdom, maintained 10,000 active listings at any given time, earned the distinction of being the 10th most downloaded e-commerce app in KSA for 2023, and received more than 5 million app downloads.
Job Summary
We are seeking a skilled and motivated Backend Software Engineer to join our dynamic team. As a Backend Software Engineer, you will play a critical role in designing, developing, and maintaining scalable backend systems and microservices that power our products.
If you have a strong foundation in backend development, enjoy solving complex problems, and thrive in a collaborative environment, we want to hear from you.
Role & Responsibilities
Design, develop, and maintain backend systems using Node.js, TypeScript, and Nest.js.
Build and manage scalable microservices architecture with a focus on performance and reliability.
Develop APIs and handle inter-service communication using gRPC.
Work with MongoDB, PostgreSQL, and ClickHouse for data modeling, storage, and optimization.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand requirements and deliver high-quality solutions.
Ensure code quality and maintainability through best practices, code reviews, and testing.
Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize backend systems to ensure seamless performance.
Requirements & Qualifications
Design, develop, and maintain backend systems using Node.js, TypeScript, and Nest.js.
Build and manage scalable microservices architecture with a focus on performance and reliability.
Develop APIs and handle inter-service communication using gRPC.
Work with MongoDB, PostgreSQL, and ClickHouse for data modeling, storage, and optimization.
Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines and deployment strategies.
Familiarity with cloud platforms like AWS, GCP, or Azure.
Knowledge of distributed systems and event-driven architectures.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
4–5+ years of hands-on experience in backend software development.
Proficient in Node.js and TypeScript.
Experience working with MongoDB and PostgreSQL in production environments.
Solid understanding of microservices architecture and communication protocols like gRPC.
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Required Skills
Qualifications
Nice to Have
Hands-on experience with Kubernetes and Docker.
Exposure to Golang for building performant backend components.
Experience in scaling and optimizing backend systems for high-traffic applications.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
- 4–5+ years of hands-on experience in backend software development
- Proficiency with Node.js and TypeScript
- Experience with MongoDB and PostgreSQL in production environments
- Experience designing and maintaining backend systems with Nest.js
- Experience building scalable microservices architectures
- Experience developing APIs and using gRPC for inter-service communication
- Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and deployment strategies
- Familiarity with AWS, GCP, or Azure
- Knowledge of distributed systems and event-driven architectures
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
- Hands-on experience with Kubernetes and Docker
- Exposure to Golang for performant backend components
- Experience scaling and optimizing backend systems for high-traffic applications
What We Do
At Soum, we're on a mission to build a marketplace that enables users to buy and sell anything online with convenience, trust, and ease starting in the MENA market. We began with second-hand electronics in KSA, becoming market leaders, and are now expanding to used cars and collectibles. In just two years, we've facilitated hundreds of thousands of transactions across 150+ locations in the Kingdom, maintained 10,000 active listings at any given time, earned the distinction of being the 10th most downloaded e-commerce app in KSA for 2023, and received more than 5 million app downloads. Our team, Soumers, have worked in over 14 countries from the US to South Korea. We are always on the look out for the best and brightest to join. We look beyond resumes and titles, we look for the innovators, the hungry, the go-getters. We offer them the autonomy to experiment, learn, fail, and grow. Every transaction on Soum is guaranteed; we hold funds until the item is delivered and confirmed by the buyer, thanks to our proprietary fulfillment and payment systems. This ensures a secure and reliable marketplace experience. Soum has pioneered a solution that have transformed digital commerce for sellers in the wider region: Individuals: Enjoy unique home pick-up and delivery services, secure payments, and transaction guarantees for worry-free selling. Small Businesses: Sell faster and reach a wider audience with our dedicated "Merchant App." Teleco and retail partners: Gain optimal returns with bulk-selling options, comprehensive inspections, and efficient warehouse management. We deploy AI models to power our marketplace with personalized recommendations, dynamic pricing, predictive analytics, and fraud detection, ensuring a smarter, safer, and more efficient platform for our users. Soum is backed by local and regional investors including, amongst others, Jahez Group, Isometry Capital, and Al Rajhi Partners and have raised $22Mn to date.
