About the company
Digital Zone is a key regional player and the Iraqi champion in the e-commerce (e-goods) sector, serving millions of customers on daily basis.
In our short lifetime since Digital Zone was founded, we achieved growth and success metrics that are unforeseen in the region, where “stretch for amazing” became our daily business. Our success is outgrowing our capacity, and now is the time where we grow our team.
Our Tech team consists of carefully picked top-notch engineers. Our technical leads are hands-on and battle-tested. We know the formula for great Software Engineering, and we strive to do what it takes to nourish a healthy, productive, and efficient culture.
The role
Digital Zone is searching for an experienced Backend developer or Information technology professional. Join our team as a System Analyst and help us in extending and enhancing our business technology stack. In this role, you will integrate our customer-facing applications with various business systems, streamline organizational workflows, and drive technological innovations that support our rapid growth.
Who are we looking for
This is the right role for you if :
- You are able to transform business problems to technical solutions.
- You are comfortable with ambiguity and can take a project from idea/RFC to production.
- You have a self-starter attitude and the ability to execute new ideas with autonomy.
- You take ownership of your work, its impact, and can manage documentation, time, and communication effectively.
- You thrive in a collaborative environment and communicate proactively.
- You welcome open-dialogue and feedback culture.
Location
Candidates may be based in either Baghdad, Iraq (our headquarters), or Dubai, UAE (our office). and enjoy a hybrid work model that combines remote and on-site.
Responsibilities
- Workflow and process automation: Identify issues with the current internal business processes and work on developing and enhancing the current processes with necessary technology/software/tools, (i.e. workflow automation tools).
- Systems Integration : develop seamless integration of our customer-facing applications with crucial technological systems—including financial platforms, search solutions, and other strategic tools—ensuring interoperability and an enhanced customer experience.
- Business Tech Stack Enhancement: Lead initiatives to elevate our business technology stack by collaborating with key stakeholders, managing their needs and pain points, and overseeing the successful implementation of innovative solutions that drive operational excellence.
- Vendor Collaboration & Feature Management: Strategically partner with system vendors and third-party integrators to extend and optimize system features, providing management oversight to ensure these enhancements align with our business objectives and technology roadmap.
Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in working with in at least one of the following web frameworks or similar: Node.js, Spring Boot, Django, Flask, Golang, or Laravel.
- 1+ years of experience with in working with integration tools (i.e. Zapier, Pipedream, n8n).
- 1+ years of development experience in BPMN software (i.e. Camunda, Joget).
- Advanced experience with database technologies (i.e. PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB).
- Advanced experience with any Linux distribution (i.e. RHEL based, Debian based).
- Experience with system design using cloud technologies (i.e. AWS, GCP, Microsoft Azure).
- Experience in working with multicultural, multilingual distributed team setting.
- Experience in product development, project management, project planning.
Bonus Points:
- 2+ years of experience with development ERP software (i.e. Odoo, ERPNext).
- Understanding of accounting concepts and standards.