About
ITGoals, established in 2007, is a leading provider of products, custom software development, and IT services, serving clients across US, Belgium, KSA and Egypt. We specialize in building technology that endures, offering reliable partnerships, scalable solutions, and predictable outcomes. [1]
Job Summary
We are seeking a highly experienced Java Staff / Senior Staff Engineer to drive technical excellence across teams and play a key role in designing and delivering scalable, high-performance systems. This is a senior individual contributor role focused on complex system design, cross-team leadership, and solving high-impact engineering challenges.
Key Responsibilities
• Lead the design and implementation of complex, distributed systems.
• Act as a technical authority across multiple teams or domains.
• Drive engineering standards, best practices, and design principles.
• Mentor senior and mid-level engineers.
• Design scalable, resilient, and high-performance systems.
• Contribute to architecture decisions and long-term strategy.
• Break down complex problems into actionable solutions.
• Ensure systems are maintainable, extensible, and well-documented.
• Write high-quality, production-grade Java code.
• Lead by example in code quality, testing, and documentation.
• Review critical code paths and enforce engineering excellence.
• Align with multiple teams on technical direction.
• Resolve cross-cutting concerns (performance, reliability, security).
• Influence stakeholders on technical decisions and trade-offs.
• Design for scalability, fault tolerance, and high availability.
• Troubleshoot complex production issues and lead Root Cause Analysis (RCA).
• Optimize system performance and resource utilization.
• Promote CI/CD, automated testing, and DevOps best practices.
• Enhance observability (logging, monitoring, tracing).
• Drive initiatives to reduce technical debt.
Requirement
• Expert-level proficiency in Java (Java 8+).
• Strong experience with Spring Boot or similar frameworks.
• Deep understanding of distributed systems, microservices architecture, RESTful APIs, concurrency & multithreading.
• Experience with relational and/or NoSQL databases, and messaging systems (Kafka, RabbitMQ, etc.).
• Proficient with containerization (Docker).
• Strong knowledge of design patterns, event-driven architectures, and scalability strategies (caching, sharding, load balancing).
• Proficient with Git or similar version control systems.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines.
• Familiarity with monitoring & observability tools.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience.
Nice to have
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Familiarity with Kubernetes or similar orchestration tools.
• Exposure to Domain-Driven Design (DDD).
What we offer
At ITGoals, you'll be part of a team that values innovation, reliability, and long-term partnerships. We offer a dynamic environment where you can contribute to impactful projects for global clients, utilizing cutting-edge technologies. We foster a culture of continuous learning and provide opportunities for professional growth and mentorship. Join us in building technology that endures and makes a measurable business impact.
Location: Cairo, Egypt
Employment Type: Full-Time
Skills Required
- Expert-level proficiency in Java (Java 8+)
- Strong experience with Spring Boot or similar frameworks
- Deep understanding of distributed systems, microservices architecture, RESTful APIs, concurrency & multithreading
- Experience with relational and/or NoSQL databases
- Experience with messaging systems (Kafka, RabbitMQ, etc.)
- Proficient with containerization (Docker)
- Strong knowledge of design patterns, event-driven architectures, and scalability strategies (caching, sharding, load balancing)
- Proficient with Git or similar version control systems
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines
- Familiarity with monitoring & observability tools
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience
- Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
- Familiarity with Kubernetes or similar orchestration tools
- Exposure to Domain-Driven Design (DDD)
What We Do
ITGoals is an Egypt-based enterprise software outsourcing partner founded in 2007. They specialize in providing ERP consulting, SAP services, and dedicated software development teams to clients across the US, Europe, and the GCC. The company focuses on delivering predictable governance and long-term team continuity to help organizations build and operate mission-critical software through a stability-oriented approach.
