About FlyAkeed:
FlyAkeed is an online platform that helps people book flights and hotels easily. We started in 2017 and are based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Our travel solution simplifies the process of planning and handling work-related travel.
Highlights:
Current funding stage: Series A
FlyAkeed is supported by: PIF subsidiary Sanabil Investments, Elm, Artal Capital, Alrajhi Partners.
We are currently looking for a Senior Software Engineer - Backend Infrastructure to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will be responsible for managing, optimizing, and scaling our backend infrastructure, with a strong focus on driving operational excellence and supporting data-driven decision-making. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless system integration, process efficiency, and infrastructure alignment across various services. Your expertise in backend systems will play a critical role in maintaining robust and scalable solutions that support our growing operations.
Responsibilities- Design, develop, and maintain backend infrastructure to support scalable applications
- Implement monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions to ensure system reliability
- Collaborate with product teams to understand infrastructure requirements and provide solutions
- Participate in architecture design and enhance system performance and scalability
- Assist in troubleshooting and resolving infrastructure-related issues
- Develop and enforce best practices for infrastructure management and deployment
- Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field
- +3 years of experience in backend development with a focus on infrastructure
- Proficient in one or more programming languages, such as PHP, Python, or Node.js
- Experience with cloud services (AWS, GCP, Azure) and related tools
- Strong understanding of containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)
- Experience with CI/CD tools and practices
- Solid knowledge of networking, security, and cloud architecture best practices
- Excellent problem-solving skills and a detail-oriented mindset
- Strong collaboration and communication skills
