Software Engineer - Java

About Jeeny:

Jeeny is a mobile application that eases daily commuting and transportation. By connecting you with your preferred mode of transportation, we are fulfilling our aim of making mobility accessible, affordable, and flexible for all.

We are a joint venture between MEIG (Middle East Internet Group), Rocket Internet, and IMENA. Jeeny was established in 2014 as Easy Taxi. However, in 2016, it was revamped as Jeeny to cater to other services. Currently, we are operational in Saudi Arabia and Jordan.

We have offices in Riyadh, Jeddah, Madinah, Dammam, Khobar, Amman, Lahore, and Karachi.

Job Brief

We are seeking a highly skilled Software Engineer (Java) to join our dynamic and innovative ride-hailing team. In this role, you will design, develop, and maintain scalable, high-performance backend systems that power our ride-hailing platform. Your expertise in Java and distributed systems will be critical to delivering a seamless experience for riders and drivers while supporting the growth of our platform.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Understanding requirements around functionality and develop state or the art software that is efficient, scalable and durable

• Be responsible for enhancing and maintaining a highly transactional Java platform and build new Microservices
• Work as part of an amazing team of like-minded individuals with a can-do attitude to change the world
• Proactively identify technical debt, where the platform can be optimised, and introduce operational efficiencies
• Design and produce performant, scalable, highly transactional software, that adheres to functional and nonfunctional requirements, and be able to explain them to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Estimate, prioritise and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment
• Support the execution of production deployments and go-lives
• Contributing to team meetings; troubleshooting development and production problems across multiple environments and operating platforms.
• Working closely with all team members to understand full-stack functionality and architecture.
• Contributing ideas (technological and product) to enhance the overall app experience.
• Staying abreast with technological updates and implementing technology improvements after R&D.
• Ensure adherence to engineering processes such as code reviews, source control, unit testing, use case analysis, defect management, continuous integration and deployment
• Supporting teams by developing documentation and assistance tools

Requirements

• BS degree in Computer Sciences

• 2-4 years of commercial experience in Java
• Proven experience of Spring Frameworks including Spring Boot, Spring Security and Spring Data
• Having a working knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, AWS, UNIX-based operating systems, and Microservices
• Have experience working with relational DBs such as MySQL and noSQL DBs such as MongoDB
• Sound knowledge of AWS
• Have experience developing and designing RESTful API
• Ability to choose the right technology for the task at hand, whether it turns out to be the latest framework or an established one
• Must have a strong knowledge of object-oriented design, data structures, design patterns, SOLID principles, transaction management and development best practices
• Strong and innovative approach towards problem solving and finding solutions.
• Flexible and proactive/self-motivated working style with strong personal ownership of problem resolution.
• Good understanding of code versioning tools, such as Git
• Knowledge of static and dynamic code analysis and CICD pipeline.
• Should be able to estimate, prioritise and execute tasks either by pair programming or single-handedly in a high-pressure environment
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Good team player that is enthusiastic about delivering results
• Experience working with Agile teams or startups

Benefits

What we offer:

• Market Competitive Salary 💰
  Hit the ground running with a salary that reflects your worth in today’s market.
• Learn & Grow 📚
  Level up with real-world projects, cross-functional job rotations, hands-on mentorship, and expert-led sessions tailored to your growth.
• International Exposure 🌍
  Collaborate across borders with teams in KSA, Jordan, Pakistan, and UAE—experience a global career from day one.
• Health Insurance 🏥
  Full health coverage so you can focus on your goals with peace of mind.
• OPD Coverage 🏥
  Outpatient visits? We’ve got that covered for you.
• End of Service Benefit 💼
  Loyalty pays off, long-term service comes with financial rewards.
• Dollar Adjustment Allowance 💲
  With our dollar adjustment allowance, you can stay ahead of inflation. You’re protected against currency fluctuations, so your compensation stays consistent and fair.
• Internet Allowance 🌐
  Work, stream, and stay in the loop with monthly internet support, whether you’re learning, working, or just vibing.
• Fuel Allowance ⛽
  Fuel your daily grind with a monthly fuel allowance.
• Learning & Development Allowance 🎓
  Get a yearly budget for certifications, courses, or training—because investing in you is a no-brainer.

Company Culture

Jeeny is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a workplace where all aspects of employment are solely based on merit. We value diversity and absolutely do not discriminate in any form based on race, color, ethnicity, nationality, religion, gender, age, or mental or physical disability.