Senior Backend Engineer

About us

AtGathern, we're not just a platform, we're the homegrown Saudi success story that built and leads thealternative hospitality sectoracross the Kingdom. As the largest peer-to-peer vacation rental marketplace in Saudi Arabia, Gathern enables travelers to explore the country throughauthentic stays hosted by local residentswhile directly supportingSaudi Vision 2030by boosting tourism, empowering communities, and expanding accommodation supply.

Backed by ourSAR 270 million Series B funding roundled bySanabil Investments (PIF-owned)and valuing Gathern atover SAR 1 billion!We're entering an exciting new chapter of growth, innovation, and regional expansion as we prepare for a futureTadawul listing.

With5M+ users, guests from150+ nationalities, a network of72,000+ hospitality units, and more thanSAR 2 billion paidto33,000+ Saudi hosts, Gathern stands as one of thefastest-growing tech companies in the Kingdom, holding a44% national market shareand53% in Riyadh!

This is your opportunity to join a company that'sredefining travelandshaping the future of tourism in Saudi Arabia!

We are looking for a seasoned Backend Engineer with deep expertise in PHP and a strong track record leading complex, scalable system architectures. The ideal candidate brings solid experience across databases, cloud services, microservices, DevOps practices, and secure API development to drive high-quality, reliable backend solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect and design complex systems ensuring scalability and reliability
• Build and maintain core backend services using best-in-class technologies and frameworks
• Optimize performance and scalability by identifying bottlenecks and implementing efficient solutions
• Ensure security and compliance with proper authentication, data protection, and regulatory measures
• Mentor and guide team members through technical discussions, code reviews, and knowledge-sharing
• Conduct thorough code reviews to uphold high-quality coding standards and maintain best practices
• Col…