Sr. Staff Software Engineer (Software Architect)

Cairo, Egypt

Sumerge software engineers are at the heart of digital innovation, tackling some of the largest digital transformation projects in the region developing next-generation solutions that boost customers’ experience, transforming their performance, efficiency, and the way they do business. Our Engineering Team lead the software industry with the thirst to create and implement innovative transformational solutions. As pioneers in the industry, our mission is to develop software platforms that not only meet current needs but also anticipate future challenges. 
We build software with purpose, aiming to positively impact lives and shape the future through technology. 

Our ideal candidates is a seasoned professional who thrives on innovation and challenges. He/she has a passion for creating cutting-edge software solutions using the latest technologies in cloud-native platforms, microservices, and DevOps practices. With a solid technical foundation, the ideal candidate is not only adept at coding and system design, but are also a communicator capable of presenting complex solutions clearly and persuasively. Ultimately as a natural leader, you inspire your team, foster a collaborative environment, and drive projects to successful completion. 

Responsibilities:

• Provide effective strategic direction to enterprise-wide application design, policies, standards and processes.
• Design and implement complex software applications combining front-end, back-end, databases, and integration layers.
• Act as the primary software architect for projects, setting the technical standards and choosing the appropriate technologies and architecture to meet both current and future needs.
• Mentor and lead a team of software engineers, fostering an environment of continuous improvement and innovation.
• Collaborate with project managers, product managers, and other stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered on time and to specifications.
• Evaluate new technologies and software products to determine feasibility and desirability of incorporating their capabilities within the company.
• Troubleshoot, test, and maintain software platforms to ensure strong optimization and functionality.
• Work on presales activities to identify the client needs and consults on the right solution. 
• Identify and estimate technical risks for solution elements, both in sales and proposal efforts and in implementation planning.
• Provide technical advice to project managers and give technical direction to team members.
• Participate in the coaching and learning of the whole engineering organization.
• Represent Sumerge as an external spokesperson and networks with people outside Sumerge in related fields.
  

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/ Computer Engineering.
  
• 8+ years of experience as a software engineer with substantial exposure to cloud-native and full-stack development.
  
• In-depth knowledge of microservices architecture and design patterns, demonstrating the ability to design, implement, and maintain scalable and resilient microservice-based systems.
  
• Proficient in DevOps methodologies, particularly CI/CD and test automation, to enhance software quality and delivery speed.
  
• Experience with event streaming platforms like Kafka is highly desirable, providing a strong foundation in handling real-time data processing and analytics.
  
• Demonstrated ability to architect complex software systems with multiple parts across front-end, back-end, and integration points.
  
• Proficient in backend development using Java, Spring or Quarkus, and experienced in frontend technologies like Angular and React.
  
• Extensive experience with database management and integration technologies.
  
• Strong capability in presenting architectural decisions and communicating complex technical information clearly and effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  
• Demonstrated commitment to technical innovation and staying current with emerging trends and technologies in the software development field.
  
• Proven leadership skills and experience in mentoring software engineers, promoting a culture of learning and continuous improvement within the team.