Engineering Manager
TLDR
Lead mobile, backend, and web engineering squads to drive scalable, high-quality products while cultivating ownership, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
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.
Benefits
Learning Budget
Strong focus on continuous learning, development, and internal promotions.
Taager is a pioneering B2B startup dedicated to supporting social sellers in the e-commerce space. We simplify online selling for entrepreneurs of all levels by taking care of logistics, product management, and customer service, enabling them to focus on building their businesses without the burden of inventory or upfront costs. With a diverse marketplace of over 2,500 products and a growing community of 34,000 sellers across the MENA region, we are redefining how people engage in social commerce.