MENA Alliances

Software Development Engineer II Egypt

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Hiring Remotely in Cairo, EGY

Remote

Senior level

HR Tech • Information Technology • Professional Services • Software

The Role

Design, build, test, deploy, and maintain large-scale distributed backend systems. Lead architecture and technical direction, deliver production-grade software, apply engineering best practices, and mentor junior engineers in an agile environment.

Summary Generated by Built In

We are hiring a highly skilled Software Development Engineer II (SDE-II) to join our client innovative and fast-paced environment in Cairo, Egypt. We’re looking for a driven and experienced software engineer who is passionate about developing high-impact, customer-focused solutions and enjoys tackling complex technical challenges.

What You'll Do

As an SDE-II, you will take a leadership role in building large-scale, distributed systems that deliver high availability, scalability, and performance. You’ll help guide the technical direction of the team, shape long-term architecture, and drive key deliverables from concept to deployment.

Key Responsibilities:

Design, implement, test, deploy, and maintain advanced software solutions that enhance performance, security, reliability, and cost-efficiency.

Write high-quality, maintainable code for distributed systems and backend infrastructure.

Apply software engineering best practices, including design patterns, code reviews, automated testing, and continuous integration.

Lead and execute large-scale technical projects in an agile development environment.

Contribute to architectural decisions and roadmap planning.

Mentor and support junior engineers while fostering a culture of technical excellence.

Requirements

5+ years of professional software development experience (excluding internships).
4+ years of experience designing and architecting systems with a focus on scalability, performance, and reliability.
Proficiency in at least one modern programming language such as Java, C++, or C#, with strong object-oriented design skills.
Demonstrated success in delivering robust, production-grade software systems.

Preferred Qualifications

4+ years of experience managing the full software development lifecycle, including version control, CI/CD pipelines, testing, release processes, and operations.
Familiarity with a variety of programming languages and tools including Java, Python, TypeScript, JavaScript, and .NET.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
Strong problem-solving skills and a proven ability to work independently in a fast-paced, agile team environment.

Benefits

Competitive Salary
Professional development and growth opportunities
Access to advanced tools, platforms, and global engineering best practices
Employee product and service discounts
Onsite role in Cairo, Egypt, with a collaborative environment .

Skills Required

5+ years of professional software development experience (excluding internships).
4+ years designing and architecting systems focusing on scalability, performance, and reliability.
Proficiency in at least one modern programming language: Java, C++, or C#; strong object-oriented design skills.
Demonstrated success delivering robust, production-grade software systems.
4+ years managing the full software development lifecycle, including version control, CI/CD, testing, release processes, and operations.
Familiarity with Java, Python, TypeScript, JavaScript, and .NET.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
Strong problem-solving skills and proven ability to work independently in a fast-paced, agile team environment.

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The Company

30 Employees

Year Founded: 2015

What We Do

MENA Alliances is a woman-owned talent and technology services company connecting global businesses with vetted professionals from the Middle East and North Africa. It provides on-demand remote tech teams, recruitment and staffing models, software development, data labeling and annotation, translation and localization, and project-based delivery. Its mission includes expanding opportunities for women and young people while helping clients scale technical capabilities.