Staff Software Engineer (Full Stack)

Staff Software Engineer-Full Stack (KSA)

Riyadh, KSA

Sumerge software engineers are at the heart of digital innovation, tackling some of the largest digital transformation projects in the region developing next-generation solutions that boost customers’ experience, transforming their performance, efficiency, and the way they do business. Our Engineering Team leads the software industry with the thirst to create and implement innovative transformational solutions. As pioneers in the industry, our mission is to develop software platforms that not only meet current needs but also anticipate future challenges.
We build software with purpose, aiming to positively impact lives and shape the future through technology.

Our ideal candidate is a seasoned professional who thrives on innovation and challenges. He/she has a passion for creating cutting-edge software solutions using the latest technologies in cloud-native platforms, microservices, and DevOps practices. With a solid technical foundation, the ideal candidate is not only adept at coding and system design, but is also a communicator capable of presenting complex solutions clearly and persuasively. Ultimately as a natural leader, you inspire your team, foster a collaborative environment, and drive projects to successful completion.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable and resilient cloud-native platforms and applications.
• Implement robust full-stack architectures that seamlessly integrate frontend frameworks with backend services.
• Adopt and promote Agile and DevOps practices such as CI/CD and Test-Driven Development (TDD) within the development lifecycle.
• Advise others and assume a technical leadership role in support of the solution construction, implementation, and system integration.
• Provide technical advice to project managers and give technical direction to team members.
• Bring forward and escalate issues that jeopardize the success of the project.
• Document developed software programs.
• Participate in system analysis and design.
• Participate in project estimation and planning.
• Conduct customer trainings.
• Investigate, introduce, advise, and educate others on tools, technologies, and methodologies.
• Compare and articulate alternative approaches to a design and implement technical solutions that meet initial requirements.
• Mentor and assist other team members.
• Ensure all programs are developed to schedule and meet the required standards.
• Participate in developing policies and standards for software construction.

Requirements:

• Bachelor of Computer Science/Engineering is a must.
• 5+ years of experience as a software engineer with substantial exposure to cloud-native and full-stack development.
• Proficient in backend development using Java, Spring or Quarkus, and frontend technologies like Angular and React.
• Experience with Kafka is a plus and capable of integrating multiple data sources, APIs, and databases into a cohesive and efficient system.
• Strong grasp of SQL and NoSQL DB like MongoDB, including performance tuning and schema design.
• Practiced in DevOps methodologies, particularly CI/CD and test automation, to enhance software quality and delivery speed.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and a strong team player with a track record of working in an agile development environment.
• Excellent communication skills for internal and external communication.