Backend Developer - Startup

• Strong development experience in Python in the environment of Unix/Linux/Ubuntu
• Strong practical knowledge of Python and its libraries.
• Current working experience with cloud deployment of AWS/Azure/GCP, Microservice architecture, and Docker in Python.
• Good knowledge of CI/CD and DevOps practices
• Good Experience of Python with Django/ Scrapy/ Flask frameworks.
• Good Experience in Jupyter/ Docker/ Elastic Search, etc.

• Solid understanding of software development principles and best practices.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to drive large-scale projects with a deep understanding of Agile SDLC, high collaboration, and leadership.

• Expected to have migration experience from one version to the other, as this project is about migration to the latest version.
• Preferred if had an OpenEdx platform experience or any LMS platform. 

We are looking for a Node.js Developer responsible for managing the interchange of data between the server and the users. Your primary focus will be the development of all server-side logic, definition, and maintenance of the central database, and ensuring high performance and responsiveness to requests from the front-end. You will also be responsible for integrating the front-end elements built by your co-workers into the application. Therefore, a basic understanding of front-end technologies is necessary as well.

Responsibilities:

• Integration of user-facing elements developed by front-end developers with server-side logic
• Writing reusable, testable, and efficient code
• Design and implementation of low-latency, high-availability, and performant applications
• Implementation of security and data protection
• Integration of data storage solutions
• Performance tuning, improvement, and optimization of the application
• Ensuring high performance of applications and providing support

Skills and Qualifications:

• Strong proficiency with JavaScript and Node.js
• Knowledge of Node.js and frameworks available for it such as Express
• Understanding the nature of asynchronous programming and its quirks and workarounds
• Good understanding of server-side templating languages such as Jade, EJS
• Basic understanding of front-end technologies, such as HTML5, and CSS3
• Understanding accessibility and security compliance
• User authentication and authorization between multiple systems, servers, and environments
• Integration of multiple data sources and databases into one system
• Understanding fundamental design principles behind a scalable application
• Understanding differences between multiple delivery platforms, such as mobile vs. desktop, and optimizing output to match the specific platform
• Creating database schemas that represent and support business processes
• Implementing automated testing platforms and unit tests
• Proficient understanding of code versioning tools, such as Git
• Familiarity with continuous integration
• Familiarity with AWS
• Experience with Mongo DB/Dynamo DB

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
• 2+ years of experience as a Node.js Developer or similar role

Udrive is the largest car sharing platform in the Middle East. We pioneered the concept in the region and have continued to provide the best experience amongst our peers. We are in rapid expansion and are looking for a bright, successful and determined individual who has the experience to take the companies vision forwards into the next 5 years.

Our next 5 years journey not only includes regional and global aspirations; we are building the next generation of mobility services to change the way people use vehicles

We are looking for a Full Stack Engineer for our Core Team. The Core team is responsible for the platform comprising multiple microservices which drive Udrive, from onboarding to billing.

Your responsibilities

As a Full Stack Engineer (Node.js) you...

• will work with a cross-functional agile team on the backend systems that power our platform
• are somebody who is familiar with state of the art technology and development stack and best-practices, you have the option to contribute to the technology strategy and roadmap of the team
• significantly contribute with your day to day work and deliverables to the overall success of our product
• contribute to an engineering culture where developers enjoy working and keep learning
• You have close contact with our product and QA team and help them troubleshoot, debug, and maintain a high quality of our product

Your profile

• You have a track record in building web applications in agile environments.
• +3 years experience with any enterprise technology like Javascript and Node.js or similar
• You have experience using any frontend frameworks like Vue.js, React or Angular
• You have experience in test-driven development 
• You have very good knowledge of Git, development workflow automation and CI. Continuous Delivery is in our DNA.
• You have an appreciation for great user experience as much as for awesome tech architecture
• You are great at communicating with people, motivating everyone and getting the whole team on the same page
• Fluency in English

The most important one: willingness to learn. We are constantly learning new things and we enjoy it a lot. We don't expect to find people experienced in all of them. If you are excited about our tech-stack and you think you are a fast learner, do not hesitate to apply!