Engineering Manager

About Taager

Taager is the first B2B startup specialized in supporting social sellers. We are democratizing the social e-commerce space by enabling entrepreneurs — whether beginners or experienced — to sell online without capital, inventory, or operational experience. We handle product selection, storage, logistics, payment collection, and customer service on behalf of our merchants.

Launched in 2019 with a team of just 8 people, we’ve grown to over 350 employees across Egypt, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and more recently Morocco. Today, we serve over 34,000 social commerce sellers, offering access to more than 2,500 high-potential products.

Our teams are driven by our mission and deeply motivated to provide the best experience for our sellers. With a commitment to quality and operational excellence, we’re transforming the social commerce landscape in the MENA region.

Our Mission

To empower anyone to start and grow their own e-commerce business.

Our Vision

We envision a world where anyone can sell online, earn a living, and even build wealth — all within a simple, low-risk environment. A world where the magic of technology is made accessible to the most talented merchants.

Why Join Taager?

• Work in an international environment with team members from over 10 nationalities.
• Attractive compensation plan based on performance and scalability.
• Strong focus on continuous learning, development, and internal promotions.
• Join a team of ambitious, kind, and talented individuals.

About the Role

We are searching for an experienced Engineering Manager with a passion for technology and a proven ability to lead high-performing engineering teams. This is a fully onsite role based in Cairo, Egypt.

As an Engineering Manager, you will lead our Mobile, Backend, and Web engineering squads, playing a critical role in shaping the future of our products and services. You will drive technical excellence, scalability, and innovation while fostering a culture of ownership, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

If you thrive in fast-paced environments, enjoy solving complex challenges, and are passionate about building and mentoring exceptional teams, we’d love to hear from you.

Role Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and empower multidisciplinary engineering teams focused on Mobile, Backend, and Web development, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, accountability, and execution.
• Promote a “Make it Happen” mindset over analysis paralysis while maintaining high standards of quality and technical excellence.
• Develop and execute strategic engineering plans aligned with company objectives and business priorities.
• Collaborate closely with Product, Design, and other stakeholders to define requirements, prioritize initiatives, and translate business needs into scalable technical solutions.
• Advocate for and uphold best practices in software engineering, architecture, testing, and quality assurance.
• Oversee resource allocation, budgeting, and staffing decisions to ensure optimal team performance and project delivery.
• Support engineering teams in solving technical challenges, removing blockers, and fostering professional growth.
• Serve as a key liaison between Engineering and other departments, ensuring effective communication and alignment across the organization.
• Monitor project progress, milestones, and key performance indicators, providing regular updates to senior leadership.
• Stay up to date with emerging technologies, industry trends, and market developments to drive innovation and maintain a competitive edge.
• Foster a culture of learning, collaboration, and knowledge sharing, supporting continuous skill development and career growth.

Must-Haves

• Extensive experience managing cross-functional remote and in-house engineering teams.
• Strong technical background with 5+ years of experience working with Java/Kotlin or TypeScript-based systems.
• Solid understanding of software architecture and scalable system design.
• Proven track record of leading large-scale software development projects (e-commerce experience is a plus).
• Experience leading teams building highly available microservices-based products.
• Experience with DevOps practices and engineering operational excellence.
• Strong experience with Git and software development best practices.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

Nice-to-Haves

• Expertise with React.
• Experience with Spring Framework.
• Experience leading hybrid teams.