Senior Software Engineer I - Backend

Careem is building the Everything App to simplify daily life across the Middle East by integrating transportation, food and grocery ordering, payment management, and more into a single platform. Since its inception in 2012, Careem has empowered over 2.5 million Captains to earn income and served more than 70 million customers in over 70 cities across 10 countries, from Morocco to Pakistan. As the company enters a new phase driven by AI, it is looking for innovative problem-solvers to develop impactful AI-powered tools, automate workflows, and improve operational efficiency. The Senior Software Engineer I role within the Engagement team’s Benefits Platform squad focuses on designing and scaling backend services that support promotions and discounts—key elements of Careem’s business. This position offers the chance to work on high-impact projects affecting millions of users throughout the region.

Key Responsibilities
- Collaborate with engineering peers to develop scalable and robust backend applications and services.
- Write high-quality, efficient, and reliable code while independently managing assigned tasks and bug fixes.
- Translate functional specifications into fully implemented features with minimal supervision.
- Participate in the on-call rotation to quickly resolve incidents and maintain service level agreements (SLAs).
- Actively engage in agile team practices and contribute to continuous improvement of engineering processes.

Required Qualifications
- At least 4 years of professional experience in software development.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related technical field.
- Proficiency in one or more modern object-oriented programming languages such as Java, Golang, or Kotlin.
- Strong understanding of computer science fundamentals including object-oriented design, data structures, and algorithms.
- Experience managing live online systems, including deploying changes reliably to production environments.

Preferred Qualifications and Benefits
- Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related discipline is a plus.
- Experience with Golang, microservices architecture, and building high-performance systems on AWS or other cloud platforms.
- Familiarity with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
- Knowledge of both relational and non-relational database systems.
- Proven application of professional software engineering best practices, including coding standards, code reviews, source control, build processes, testing, and operational excellence.

Careem offers a dynamic and inclusive work environment where employees can make a meaningful impact while advancing their careers. The company fosters continuous learning and supports professional growth through flexible work arrangements, including four days in the office and one day remote per week, plus the option to work remotely from any country for up to 30 days annually. Additional benefits include unlimited vacation days, healthcare coverage, and fitness reimbursements for activities such as gym memberships and training classes. This full-time position is based in Karachi, Pakistan, within a forward-thinking, AI-driven organization committed to innovation and regional development.