Software Engineer I - Backend (UAE National Only)

Company DescriptionHungerStation is part of the Delivery Hero Group, the world’s pioneering local delivery platform, our mission is to deliver an amazing experience—fast, easy, and to your door. We operate in over 70+ countries worldwide. Headquartered in Berlin, Germany. Delivery Hero has been listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange since 2017 and is part of the MDAX stock market index.Job DescriptionThe ideal candidate will support the Software Engineering and Product teams by contributing to the development, testing, and maintenance of software solutions. The role is designed for early-career engineers who are eager to learn, grow their technical skills, and gain hands‑on experience while working under guidance and mentorship from senior engineers.The Software Engineer (Emirati) will focus on understanding existing systems, writing simple and well‑structured code, and gradually taking ownership of small tasks while developing toward the next career level.Key ResponsibilitiesLearn and apply HungerStation’s software development standards, tools, and best practicesRead, understand, and modify existing codebases under supervisionAssist in implementing simple features, fixes, and enhancements based on clear requirementsWrite clean, readable code following basic object‑oriented programming principlesPerform unit testing and basic manual testing to validate functionalityDocument code changes with clear comments to support maintainabilityAssist in debugging and resolving basic issues with guidance from senior engineersParticipate in code reviews as a learner and apply received feedbackCollaboration & LearningWork closely with senior software engineers to learn system design and engineering workflowsCollaborate with the Product Team to understand requirements at a basic levelActively seek feedback and demonstrate eagerness to improve technical and communication skillsParticipate in team discussions, knowledge‑sharing sessions, and on‑the‑job mentoringGovernance and QualityFollow established engineering policies, procedures, and development processesAdhere to coding standards, security practices, and documentation guidelinesContribute ideas for improving development practices as learning progressesDaily OperationsSupport daily engineering activities to ensure continuity of workComplete assigned tasks on time with attention to quality and accuracyCommunicate progress, blockers, and questions clearly to the reporting manager or mentorMaintain a positive and professional approach when working with internal stakeholdersQualificationsFresh grad to 4 years of relevant experience (including internships, university projects, or graduate roles)Strong interest in software engineering and building real‑world productsBachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related field (required)Graduation from a UAE‑based university is strongly preferred#J-18808-Ljbffr