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 hiring a Platform Engineer to design and operate a scalable internal platform for our ride-hailing ecosystem. You will enable high-performance, secure, and reliable systems while empowering developers with self-service tools and streamlined workflows.
Responsibilities:
- Design, build, and maintain the Internal Developer Platform (IDP) to enable self-service infrastructure and standardized development workflows
- Develop and manage scalable, secure, and cost-efficient infrastructure on AWS, including Kubernetes (EKS) environments
- Implement and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform to ensure consistency and automation across all environments
- Build, optimize, and standardize CI/CD pipelines to support fast, reliable, and low-risk deployments
- Improve system reliability by implementing monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK)
- Define and enforce best practices for scalability, performance, and high availability across services
- Collaborate with Security teams to integrate DevSecOps practices, including secrets management, IAM policies, and compliance requirements
- Enable development teams with self-service tools, templates, and documentation to reduce dependency on DevOps
- Drive cost optimization initiatives across cloud infrastructure and Kubernetes workloads
- Troubleshoot production issues, conduct root cause analysis, and improve system resilience
- Continuously enhance developer experience (DX) by simplifying workflows, reducing friction, and improving onboarding processes
- Stay up to date with emerging technologies and recommend improvements to platform architecture
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience)
- 5+ years of total experience, 1 year of experience in Platform Engineering/development, 4+ year DevOps, or SRE roles
- Proven experience working in cloud-native and microservices-based environments
- Strong hands-on experience with AWS (EKS, EC2, RDS, S3, IAM)
- Solid expertise in Kubernetes and container orchestration
- Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform
- Proficiency in CI/CD tools (GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, Jenkins)
- Strong understanding of Docker and containerization concepts
- Experience with monitoring and observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack)
- Familiarity with databases such as MongoDB and MySQL
- Scripting/programming skills in Python, Bash, or Go
- Strong understanding of system design, scalability, and high availability
- Experience in automation and process optimization
- Knowledge of security best practices
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.
