Senior Backend Developer - Kitopi

Kitopi is the region's leading creator and partner for magical food experiences. With a purpose to satisfy the world's appetite to create joy, Kitopi operates a portfolio of both invested and franchised F&B brands, serving as enablers in the food market by helping brands to grow and scale, both in the delivery and dine-in space. Launched in Dubai, UAE in January 2018, Kitopi has grown to become one of the greatest success stories in the cloud kitchen and food tech space. In July 2021, Kitopi announced its $415 million Series C funding round, led by the world's largest technology-focused investment fund, Softbank Group Corp's Vision Fund 2. This investment catapulted Kitopi to the prestigious Unicorn status, making it the fastest Unicorn to have emerged from the MENA region.

As a leading food company, Kitopi's growth has been fueled by its innovative and scalable software solutions. Kitopi's kitchens are powered by its proprietary Smart Kitchen Operating System (SKOS) - an in-house suite of applications that optimizes cloud kitchen operations in real-time. As part of its growth roadmap, technological innovation, data science, artificial intelligence, and robotics will take center stage as Kitopi continues to reinvent the food industry as we know it today. With over 6,000 employees, Kitopi currently operates 200+ locations across the UAE, KSA, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Qatar. It operates its global Customer Experience Center in Dubai, UAE, its Engineering Hub in Krakow, Poland, and its Robotics Hub in Odense, Denmark.

What Are We Looking For

Minimum of 6-8 years of experience in backend development, with a significant focus on Java.
Java Expertise: Deep proficiency in Java programming, understanding of JVM, and hands-on experience with frameworks like Spring Boot.
Microservices Architecture: Strong experience in designing, developing, and implementing microservices architectures.
Architecture Design: Demonstrated expertise in architecture design, capable of creating scalable and maintainable system architectures.
Database Mastery: Extensive knowledge of relational (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra).
High-Speed Environment: Proven ability to excel in a fast-paced environment, adapting quickly to changing priorities with resilience.
CI/CD Configuration: Solid experience in setting up and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, or similar.
Cloud Platforms: In-depth familiarity with cloud services (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and their application in backend solutions.
API Development: Profound experience in RESTful API development and integration.
Security Best Practices: Comprehensive knowledge of security best practices, including OAuth, JWT, and data protection techniques.
Containerization: Practical experience with Docker and Kubernetes.
English Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
Debugging and Problem-Solving: Exceptional problem-solving abilities and proficient debugging skills.
Observability: Profound knowledge in implementing observability tools and practices (logging, monitoring, and tracing) to ensure the performance and reliability of backend systems.
Messaging and Streaming: Experience with messaging queues (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ) and stream processing.
Payments and Financial Transactions: Extensive experience with payment gateway integration, including handling refunds and payment reconciliation.
Checkout Process Optimization: Knowledge of best practices in checkout flow optimization to enhance user experience and conversion rates.
Security and Compliance: Strong understanding of security practices related to payments, including PCI DSS compliance, data encryption, and fraud detection mechanisms.

Nice-to-Have Requirements:
Educational Background: Degree in Computer Science or related field from a reputed university.
Performance Optimization: Skills in analyzing and optimizing application performance for scalability and efficiency.
Testing Experience: Familiarity with testing frameworks and best practices, including unit and integration testing.
Agile Methodologies: Experience working in Agile/Scrum development teams.
Leadership and Mentorship: Previous leadership experience or mentorship of junior developers.

Recruitment Process and Timeline

First, you apply and let our recruiters review your profile. After reviewing, you will receive a link to book a meeting with a recruiter at your convenience to share more about yourself and for us to get to know you better. If you have been shortlisted, you will have the opportunity to meet our hiring managers. Depending on the scope of the role and the function, you may need to attend 2-3 rounds (which might include case study, role-play, trial, or live coding - this will be communicated to you in the initial conversation). Upon successful completion, your recruiter will contact you to discuss the offer. We aim to take you through this process within 2-3 weeks.

Benefits

Extensive learning opportunities - we offer many hard and soft skills training to help you improve and challenge yourself
You'll be involved in customized workshops run by Kitopi Academy
You'll have a chance to work in an international, diverse, and inclusive environment
You'll be part of one of the most caring communities out there.
Free and unlimited access to a nutritionist
No Dress Code! (T&C Applies) The infamous team activities and social events bursting with fun
Inclusive Private Health Insurance
Up to 50% discount from Kitopi brands
Annual leave as per the company policy

So, what does it really mean to work at Kitopi

We are constantly striving to make Kitopi the best place to work, by empowering you to be the best version of yourself every day. Our company values act as our guiding principles to help ensure that everyone feels safe, included, and like they truly belong. Kitopi is an equal-opportunity employer. While we currently operate in 6 countries, we are over 70 different nationalities of talented Kitopians. Whether you are a seasoned professional, a recent graduate, or someone looking to return to the workforce after a break, we encourage you to apply. We celebrate our rich diverse backgrounds, lifestyles, and cultures and have a 0-tolerance policy towards racism, bigotry, and hate. Please apply if you see a position that makes your heart skip a beat and help us build a company that we are all proud to work for. Along with offices in all the markets we operate in, we also believe in a 'work from anywhere' policy - you get to choose the environment you operate in because we believe this will help you deliver work you're proud of. Customer-obsessed and tech-enabled, at Kitopi, we are a team of passionate humans who are on a