Head of Engineering
Soar Software Development CompanyCairo, Cairo Governorate, EG19 days ago
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Job description8+ years of backend development experience 4+ years in a backend leadership role Deep expertise in Node.js, MongoDB, Redis, and other backend technologies Experience with applied AI / ML in production systems Strong understanding of scalability, performance, and reliability engineering Track record of building high-performance backend systems Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field; Master's preferred Must have extensive Node.js experience in production environments Must have experience with MongoDB and Redis in high-scale applications Must have experience applying AI / ML in real-world applications Strong preference for candidates with fintech or similar high-reliability sector experience Red flags : Limited experience with modern backend technologies, lack of hands-on coding abilities, no experience with high-scale systems
Position Overview :
The Head of Engineering focuses on backend excellence, ensuring the implementation of high-end engineered solutions and serves as the principal technical authority on all backend engineering matters.
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Key Responsibilities
- Lead the backend engineering team and establish technical direction
- Define and implement backend architecture and best practices
- Drive adoption of modern technologies (Node.js, MongoDB, Redis, AI)
- Establish scalability, performance, and reliability standards
- Review and approve critical backend design decisions
- Mentor and develop backend engineering talent
- Collaborate with other technical leaders to ensure end-to-end integration
- Research and evaluate new backend technologies and approaches
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