Technical Project Lead
Nagwa -
Nasr City, CairoPosted 6 years ago152People have clicked1 open position
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Job Summary
Lead the strategy, implementation, and delivery of technology solutions to provide technical design and direction that will enable Nagwa to achieve its goals
Responsibilities
- Lead technology planning, development of software, and drive the implementation of IT best practices in Nagwa to achieve a competitive advantage
- Contribute organizational enterprise architecture information systems, software applications, and related infrastructure to achieve the goals of the Information Systems Unit
- Oversee all mobile and web development to develop and maintain high-quality products and ensure projects and services satisfy needs and quality standards
- Provide feedback and recommendations regarding technical requirements, timelines, and software concerns so that design decisions are in line with technical expectations
- Ensure metrics are in place to monitor and measure software development projects, ongoing support and maintenance activities
- Support the software engineering team by collaborating with the various units and departments and facilitating smooth communication with cross-functional teams to minimize development roadblocks and ensure the delivered solutions meet identified needs
- Keep up to date with trends in Software Development, and the IT industry, including current agile methodologies, to implement the best practices in Nagwa
- Hire, manage, and develop a team of high-performing engineers to maintain a competent workforce
- Keep workforce motivated through coaching, mentoring and fostering innovative ideas that add value
- Create project plan, schedule, scope and reporting activities and effectively communicate project goals, objectives, and requirements
- Prepare cost and resource estimates including staffing requirements, cloud computing infrastructure, monitor projects/products lifecycle to ensure they are delivered within cost and schedule commitments
- Collaborate with the marketing, sales, and planning team for features definition and prioritization to launch products on time while meeting the business goals
- Track and report progress of multiple projects at the same time and effectively utilize corporate PM methodology to manage projects
- Identify, monitor, and develop risk mitigation procedures
- Contribute to the development of marketing materials and sales kits, ensuring alignment with product features and capabilities
Job Requirements
Qualifications & Work Experience
- Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Computer Science or Information Systems
- Postgraduate study is preferable
- 8+ years of relevant experience in progressively responsible roles including software development, implementation, and project management of B2C and B2B systems across multiple software platforms
- Expert in one of the following tech stacks: .NET/Java/NodeJs
- Wide knowledge of web technologies and services including Microsoft Tech Stack and Open Source tools
- Wide knowledge of database engines and services including Microsoft Tech Stack, MySQL, and noSQL databases and big data analytics techniques
- Excellent knowledge of reporting methodologies and services including BI reporting trends
- In-depth knowledge of business applications that manage high numbers of concurrent users
- In-depth knowledge of Applications integration cycles and methodologies
Job Behavioral Competencies
- Excellent communication skills and ability to articulate complex technical topics for non-technical audiences
- Initiative and creativity
- Time and stress management skills
- Organizational and planning skills
- Problem-solving skills
- Ability to think analytically and strategically
- Leadership skills
- Decision-making skills
Compensation
- Monthly gross salary offered for this position is in the range of 30,000 EGP–40,000 EGP