Software Engineer (Python)

Bayut & dubizzle have the unique distinction of being iconic, homegrown brands with a strong presence across the seven emirates in the UAE. Connecting millions of users across the country, we are committed to delivering the best online search experience.

As part of EMPG, we are alongside some of the strongest classifieds brands in the market. With a collective strength of 10 brands, we have more than 200 million monthly users that trust in our dedication to providing them with the best platform for their needs.

We are looking for a Software Engineer, experienced in python programming languages and is interested in being part of a platform that handles millions of requests per day. You will be conceiving, designing and delivering the most complex products and pushing the boundaries of perfection. Continuous integrations, auto-scaled rolling releases, creating event-driven service-oriented architectures are all part of the daily gig.

In this role, you will:

• Hit the ground running - Gather an up-to-date and in-depth understanding of the dubizzle code base and technologies stack within weeks;

• Be part of planning sessions around new product features, deliver detailed roll-out/roll-back strategies for releases.

• Research and apply industry trends as part of your daily work;

• Create unit tests in accordance with our established standards to cover assigned work;

• Write and maintain exemplary code following dubizzle’s programming practices;

• Actively contribute to post-release maintenance issues;

• Develop elegant solutions for complex problems;

• Pioneer reliability and efficiency of our current codebase, platforms and/or core systems;

• Impact on the direction and scope of dubizzle’s technical vision within your stream;

• Gain a detailed understanding of the complete architecture of our product and the position of your product stream in it;

• Code review all major pull requests, defining programming standards and providing constructive feedback.

• Be a part of the entire software development life cycle, end to end

Requirements

• Professional backend software engineering experience

• Experience in analysis, design, coding and implementation of next-generation web applications preferably in Python;

• Experience in API based architectures (eg SOA);

• Experience with any front end frameworks (preferably React) is a plus;

• Experience working on high-traffic and large-scale web products;

• Experience with web infrastructure, distributed systems, performance analysis and search infrastructure;

• Driven to gain insight into different new and old technologies;

• Been on at least one “death march” and know exactly why some things are to be avoided;

• Ability to prioritize tasks and quickly adjust in a rapidly changing environment

• Maintain and ensure optimal software quality within the assigned product;

• Working knowledge with AWS infrastructure and deploying applications on EKS is a plus;

Benefits

• A fast paced, high performing team.

• Multicultural environment with over 50 different nationalities

• Competitive Tax-free Salary

• Comprehensive Health Insurance

• Annual Air Ticket Allowance

• Employee discounts at multiple vendors across the emirates

• Rewards & Recognitions

• Learning & Development opportunities

Bayut & dubizzle is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.