About Anghami:
Anghami Inc. is home to two of the region’s most dynamic digital entertainment platforms—Anghami and OSN+. Together, they’ve created a powerhouse reshaping how the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region experiences music, premium video, podcasts, and live entertainment.
Founded in 2012, Anghami is the MENA region’s leading multimedia streaming platform, connecting a community of over 120 million users, including 2.5 million paid subscribers. With headquarters in Abu Dhabi and offices across Dubai, Beirut, Cairo, and Riyadh, Anghami proudly became the first Arab tech company listed on NASDAQ (ANGH), making it more than a platform—it’s a hub for innovation, offering diverse entertainment experiences.
In 2024, Anghami joined forces with OSN+, the region's go-to platform for premium video streaming. OSN+ is known for its exclusive HBO series, Max Originals, and a great mix of local and international content. With top partnerships with studios like Warner Bros. and NBC Universal, OSN+ brings even more exciting entertainment to the Anghami ecosystem, offering a complete experience for millions of users.
At Anghami Inc., we’re passionate about building experiences that empower users to explore, connect, and share through entertainment. The team constantly pushes boundaries, crafting tools and features that allow people to express themselves and tell their unique stories.
Headquartered in Abu Dhabi, UAE, Anghami operates in 16 countries across MENA, with offices in Beirut, Dubai, Cairo, and Riyadh.
Job Summary:
We are seeking a versatile Backend Engineer with strong experience in Golang and past experience working with PHP for maintaining and migrating legacy systems. The ideal candidate will also have exposure to big data preprocessing (Apache Spark), cloud infrastructure (AWS), containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and Linux environments. Familiarity with Python is a plus.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain backend services using Golang for new frameworks.
- Support and enhance existing legacy systems built in PHP.
- Work with Apache Spark for data preprocessing and large-scale data handling.
- Design scalable APIs and microservices architectures.
- Deploy, monitor, and troubleshoot applications in AWS environments using Kubernetes and Docker.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure system reliability, scalability, and security.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- 3+ years of experience in backend development with a strong foundation in PHP (legacy systems) and Golang (modern frameworks).
- Experience with big data tools, particularly Apache Spark.
- Solid experience with AWS cloud services, Kubernetes, Docker, and Linux-based systems.
- Familiarity with Python is a plus.
- Strong problem-solving skills, with a proactive and collaborative mindset.