Senior Backend Engineer

A Little Bit About Us!

At Snoonu, we believe that technology has the power to make anything possible.

Our Vision: To be the first Qatari Super App that propels the region and its community through innovation and technology. We envision a global expansion where what we do surpasses norms and limitations every time.

Our Mission: To radically transform how people live by leveraging technology to connect them with endless possibilities.

Values We Live By

• Be Customer Obsessed: “Focus on the customer and all else will follow.”

• Act with Integrity: “We are honest, ethical, and trustworthy in everything we do.”

• Be Curious and Creative: “We constantly innovate and create solutions to bring a lasting positive impact.”

• Lead by Example and Take Ownership: “Be the change you want to see and take ownership.”

• Work Smart and Deliver Results: “You can do more by doing less, better, and faster.”

• It's All About People: “Be a team player; together we are stronger.”

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and build backend services using .NET Core 8 and ensure they integrate smoothly with other parts of the system.
• Optimize database performance through query optimization and implementing efficient data models in PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and DynamoDB.
• Participate in system design discussions to contribute to architectural improvements and ensure scalability and maintainability of services.
• Conduct code reviews to ensure adherence to coding standards and provide feedback to improve team performance.
• Implement refactoring efforts to improve existing codebases for better efficiency and readability.
• Write unit tests, integration tests, and ensure high test coverage for backend services.
• Troubleshoot and debug complex issues in both production and development environments.
• Document technical decisions, systems, and processes to support team knowledge sharing and future development.
• Participate in production deployments, ensuring that all systems function as expected after new releases.

What We’re Looking For:

• 7+ years of experience in backend development, with 5+ years of experience working specifically with .NET Core.
• Proficiency in RESTful services and gRPC design and development, with a focus on maintainability and scalability.
• Expertise in relational databases like PostgreSQL and non-relational databases like MongoDB and DynamoDB.
• Familiarity with message brokers such as RabbitMQ and understanding of asynchronous operations and distributed systems.
• Deep understanding of software design patterns (e.g., Singleton, Factory, Strategy) and the ability to refactor and optimize existing codebases.
• Experience with code refactoring techniques, improving code structure and maintainability while preserving functionality.
• Experience in conducting unit testing, integration testing, and performance testing to ensure application robustness.

Nice To Have:

• Strong experience in diagnosing and resolving complex performance issues, such as memory leaks, using advanced profiling and optimization tools.
• Ability to lead large-scale projects, ensuring alignment with both technical and business objectives.
• Experience in mentoring junior developers and guiding team growth.
• Familiarity with load testing and performance tuning.
• Ability to contribute to technical discussions and offer creative solutions.
• Experience with diagramming tools like Miro