Software Architect

About Jeeny:

Jeeny is a mobile application that eases daily commuting and transportation. By connecting you with your preferred mode of transportation, we are fulfilling our aim of making mobility accessible, affordable, and flexible for all.

We are a joint venture between MEIG (Middle East Internet Group), Rocket Internet, and IMENA. Jeeny was established in 2014 as Easy Taxi. However, in 2016, it was revamped as Jeeny to cater to other services. Currently, we are operational in Saudi Arabia and Jordan.

We have offices in Riyadh, Jeddah, Madinah, Dammam, Khobar, Amman, Lahore, and Karachi.

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Backend Architect to lead the design, development, and optimization of our product's backend infrastructure. As the Backend Architect, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the overall architecture, ensuring scalability, performance, and reliability of our systems. This is a key leadership position where you will collaborate with cross-functional teams, mentor engineers, and contribute to the technical vision of our product

Requirements

• Database
• Clear understanding of ACID concepts is absolute must.
• Understanding of Database design, normalization/denormalization.
• Master in designing a scaleable/available database architecture.
• In Memory, SQL, NoSQL are required with Replication and Sharding concepts

Documentation

• Attention to detail is absolute must and you must be able to write API contracts before development.
• 4+1 Architectural diagram, C4 Models
• Requirement gathering and documentation of functional and non-functional requirements
• Transforming requirements into technical specifications with estimates
• Producing work break down structure

Quality

• Setting quality standards, ensure high quality product delivery.
• Quality of Code, Quality of Functional & non-functional requirements
• Experience with Automated API testing
• Experience with Unit & Integration test is absolute must (80+ percent code coverage)

Security

• Expertise in handling SQL/NoSQL injection, XSS, CSRF, Session hijacking.
• Clear understanding of web protocols, SSL, certificates, Digital signatures.
• oAuth, JWT, OWASP, ACL, SSO, CAS

Development

• Hands-on experience in development, architectural & design patterns
• Must have experience in more than one programming languages, professional experience in any 2 is absolute must (Java-Spring Boot, PHP(Laravel/Symphony), NodeJS [Express JS/Nest JS])
• Clear understanding of CICD pipeline, release management and deployment.
• Define all aspects of development from appropriate technology and workflow to coding standards, including selecting the right technologies, frameworks, and tools that align with the project's requirements and goals.

Infra & Observability

• Elastic stacks, Graphana, Promethious
• APM: Application performance monitoring
• Infra monitoring, Application stack

Benefits

What we offer:

• Market Competitive Salary
  Hit the ground running with a salary that reflects your worth in today's market.
• Learn & Grow
  Level up with real-world projects, cross-functional job rotations, hands-on mentorship, and expert-led sessions tailored to your growth.
• International Exposure
  Collaborate across borders with teams in KSA, Jordan, Pakistan, and UAE—experience a global career from day one.
• Health Insurance
  Full health coverage so you can focus on your goals with peace of mind.
• OPD Coverage
  Outpatient visits? We've got that covered for you.
• Gratuity
  Loyalty pays off, long-term service comes with financial rewards.
• Dollar Adjustment Allowance
  With our dollar adjustment allowance, you can stay ahead of inflation. You're protected against currency fluctuations, so your compensation stays consistent and fair.
• Internet Allowance
  Work, stream, and stay in the loop with monthly internet support, whether you're learning, working, or just vibing.
• Fuel Allowance
  Fuel your daily grind with a monthly fuel allowance.
• Learning & Development Allowance
  Get a yearly budget for certifications, courses, or training—because investing in you is a no-brainer.

Company Culture

Jeeny is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a workplace where all aspects of employment are solely based on merit. We value diversity and absolutely do not discriminate in any form based on race, color, ethnicity, nationality, religion, gender, age, or mental or physical disability.