Principal Backend Engineer

Job description

About the company: At Almosafer Travel & Tourism Co, we’re not just part of the travel industry, we’re helping shape its future. As Saudi Arabia’s leading travel company, we serve millions across every segment of the travel and tourism ecosystem. Rooted in our name “Almosafer,” meaning the traveler, we strive to make every journey seamless, personal, and purposeful. Our diverse platforms and services are built to deliver enriching experiences that reflect the spirit of Saudi Arabia and the wider region. We’re united by a bold vision: To be the undisputed leader in travel services, fostering lasting connections and setting new benchmarks for excellence in the Kingdom and beyond.Our team across Saudi Arabia and the wider region blends deep cultural understanding with forward-thinking innovation, shaping a new standard for travel in the region. About the role: We are looking for an experienced Sr. Specialist - Software Engineer with strong backend development skills and the ability to independently own technical initiatives from analysis through production. Responsibilities: Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services. Perform technical analysis and solution design. Take end-to-end ownership of features from development through deployment and production support. Develop and maintain third-party system integrations. Conduct code reviews and maintain engineering quality standards. Troubleshoot production issues and perform root-cause analysis. Collaborate with Product, QA, and other engineering teams. Monitor and optimize application performance, reliability, and scalability. Profile Requirements: Strong experience with: Java and Spring Boot Microservices Kafka PostgreSQL and MongoDB Redis AWS REST and SOAP APIs Production monitoring and troubleshooting Familiarity with modern AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot, Cursor, Codex, Claude Code , or similar tools Ability to effectively leverage AI tools for coding, analysis, debugging, testing, and improving development productivity strong problem-solving skills, a high level of ownership, and the ability to work independently while maintaining high engineering standards. Being you @ Almosafer: At Almosafer, our teams work with purpose, clarity, and a shared commitment to doing things the right way. Whether you're building platforms, supporting travelers, or shaping strategy, your work connects to something bigger. Across functions and locations, we value accountability, trust, and collaboration - and we create the structure and space for you to contribute meaningfully from day one. Here, you will find: A purpose-led workplace where your ideas can create real impact Ongoing learning and development to help you grow with intention Recognition that celebrates your wins, both big and small A community built on trust, curiosity, and shared momentum No matter where your journey started, at Almosafer, you will find space to grow, connect, and contribute meaningfully.