Senior Software Engineer (Storage)

1 أكتوبر، 2022

0 6 2 دقائق

الوصف الوظيفي

At Careem we are led by a powerful purpose to simplify and improve lives in the Middle East, North Africa and Pakistan. We're  pioneering the development of innovative services to aid the mobility of people, the mobility of things and the mobility of money.

We're in the driving seat as we help to define how technology will shape progress in some of the fastest-growing countries in the world. Our teams are building tech to meet the needs of the future in areas including data and AI, e-commerce, technology-enabled logistics, maps, identity, and fintech. 

We’re well placed to solve complex and meaningful challenges at scale, with deep tech expertise, strong regulatory relationships, a local presence, and increasingly specialised global teams which are structured to operate as autonomous start-ups. Our team of over 400 engineers and developers are empowered to develop cutting-edge technology every day.

Careem was established in July 2012, became a wholly-owned subsidiary of Uber Technologies, Inc. in January 2020, and today operates in over 100 cities across 12 countries.

JOB PURPOSE

This role is in charge of keeping a company's databases available, secure and stable. They must constantly test the data that is coming from the database to ensure it is not corrupted. Most databases require constant updates to keep up with ever-changing computer technologies. 

(Role Accountabilities)

Strong command of SQL and persistence storage technologies.
Install and maintain the performance of database servers.
Set and maintain database standards.
Develop processes for optimizing database security.
Performance tuning of database systems.
Install, upgrade, and manage database applications.
Diagnose and troubleshoot database errors.
Recommend and implement emerging database technologies.
Create automation for repeating database tasks.
Familiarity with containerization concepts (Kubernetes, Docker Swarm or Mesos) 
Advanced knowledge of database security, patching, backup and recovery, and performance monitoring standards.
Python and Unix shell scripting skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Impeccable attention to detail.
Be available for on-call support as needed.

Qualifications and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree, Master’s preferred
Experience in database systems on Scale. 
Good Communication skills. 
Expertise in SQL and NoSQL 
Strong problem-solving skills. 
5- 6 years in software engineering
Worked as a people manager 
Previous solid record of leading calibration forums 
Experienced leader in compliance policy execution

What we'll provide you

In addition to a competitive long-term total compensation with salary and equity, we have a reward philosophy that expands beyond this. As a Careem colleague you will be able to: 

Be part of a Remote-First organisation
Work from any country in the world for 60 days a year
Use Unlimited Vacation days throughout the year
Access fitness reimbursements for health activities including: gym, health club and training classes.
Work and learn from great minds 
Create impact in a region with untapped potential
Explore new opportunities to learn and grow every day