Staff - Engineer - Backend - Courier

Welcome to the world of Mrsool! 🌍✨ Where on-demand delivery meets unparalleled user needs to deliver anything you desire. As one of the largest delivery platforms in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, Mrsool has captivated users with its unique and seamless experience, earning it the highest ratings among all major delivery platforms on both Apple's App Store and Google's Play Store. 🌟📲

What sets Mrsool apart is its commitment to providing an unmatched "order anything from anywhere" experience. 🌐📦 This extraordinary feat is made possible by our extensive fleet of dedicated on-demand couriers. With their unwavcoolering dedication, they ensure that your desired items reach your doorstep, no matter where you are. 🚗🛵

Whether it's a late-night craving, a forgotten item, or a special gift for a loved one, Mrsool is here to deliver, quite literally. 😋🎁 We take pride in the convenience we offer, empowering you to get what you need when you need it, all at the tap of a button. 💪💫

The Job in a Nutshell💡

We are seeking an experienced Backend Staff Engineer with expertise in any language preferred ruby to join our team. As a Staff Engineer, you will play a vital role in driving technical excellence, mentoring team members, and shaping the direction of our backend projects. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to deliver robust and scalable software solutions. This position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact and contribute to the growth and success of our organization.

About the Domain: The Courier domain is dedicated to optimizing the overall courier experience by providing delightful and hassle-free interactions with partners and buyers. This includes enhancing user experiences while efficiently reducing costs per order, ensuring that our couriers have the support they need to succeed.

What You Will Do💡

• Provide technical leadership and guidance to the backend development team, ensuring adherence to best practices and standards in engineering.
• Collaborate effectively with product managers, designers, and other teams to deliver seamless integrations and exceptional user experiences.
• Influence technical decisions and project direction based on your expertise in backend development using Ruby on Rails.
• Mentor and coach junior engineers, fostering their professional growth and enabling them to deliver high-quality code.
• Communicate complex technical concepts clearly and concisely to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Proactively identify and address challenges, prioritize tasks, and delegate effectively to drive successful outcomes.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements and trends in Ruby on Rails development, sharing knowledge and insights with the team.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of our development processes, tools, and infrastructure.
• Identify opportunities for organizational enhancements and propose alternatives to optimize team structures and execution.

• Proven experience as a Backend Engineer, with a strong track record of delivering high-quality software.
• In-depth knowledge of distributed systems, cloud and one of the backend language. 
• Prior experience in a leadership or staff-level role within backend development.
• Experience with database design, optimization, and query performance tuning.
• Experience in driving technical decisions and implementing positive organizational changes.
• A strong grasp of computer science fundamentals when it comes to dealing with distributed systems and networks.
• A knack for problem-solving and thinking from first principles. You don't shy away from any problem, no matter the scale or impact
• A bias towards shipping early and iterating. We believe in making small incremental changes to existing systems instead of large multi-quarter undertakings
• Familiarity with other backend technologies and frameworks.
• Excellent mentoring and coaching abilities, with a passion for helping others succeed.
• In-depth knowledge of Ruby on Rails framework, along with proficiency in related technologies like PostgreSQL, RESTful APIs, and MVC architecture.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, enabling effective collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to navigate ambiguity, set clear expectations, and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment 

Who Will Excel❓

• Experience working in the on-demand delivery or e-commerce industry is a plus.
• Genuine desire to build an equitable culture of belonging and impact within the engineering organization.
• Passion for fostering diversity and inclusion, promoting a collaborative and supportive team environment.
• Unwavering commitment to improving engineering productivity, with experience scaling products and teams in high-growth environments.

• We foster an inclusive and diverse environment that values innovation and offers flexibility, whether you prefer remote, in-office, or hybrid work arrangements.
• Our compensation packages are competitive, featuring potential share options.
• We are committed to your personal growth, providing regular training and an annual learning stipend to help you advance your career in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• You'll benefit from autonomy, mentorship, and ambitious goals that pave the way for both your success and the company's growth.