Software Team Lead

As an engineer, do you want to build AI-driven products? Do you want to collaborate closely with Machine Learning Research Scientists with close ties to the University of Edinburgh?

Do you want to use your software skills where they will have a real impact on the business’s bottom line and the performance of a global online marketplace?

We’re looking for an amazing self-driven lead software developer who loves crafting cutting-edge user experiences.

• Help build a platform with a Data-centric, Machine Learning focus
• Get feedback from, and build solutions for, users and customers
• Stay up-to-date on emerging technologies
• Cairo office, with work from home option

You might be a great fit for this job if:

• You lead with humility and confidence.
• You care about Continual learning and improvement
• You care about Code Refactoring and Continually delivering high-quality code.
• Our engineers have the opportunity (and are expected) to exercise a high degree of ownership and expertise in their daily work, having strongly held and defensible ideas, and advocating for what they believe is right. But they also need to be eager to hear differing opinions, adept at identifying and evaluating trade-offs, willing to be proven wrong, and quick to walk through fire to help out their fellow teammates.

Position Summary:

As the most senior-level system programming position, a Lead provides technical direction, planning, and vision to programming departments. As a lead programmer on new projects, you shall create, maintain, and own technical specifications, designs, and schedules. Shall have direct management responsibility. Forges strong relationships across departments and with other companies. Communicates programming needs and interests to the product team and others. Anticipates and acts upon issues that arise, providing alternative approaches and solutions.

Architects and implements significant portions of code, leveraging work across many products. Is the expert in a vital technology area, acting as the chief resource to others internally and externally. Communicates a clear vision of how the technology can be optimally applied to products. Evaluates and creates new tools and techniques to facilitate effective development practices. Sets the standard for the highest quality of work.

Leads by example!