Software Engineering Manager - Backend

Who Are We❓
We Are Foodics! a leading restaurant management ecosystem and payment tech provider. Founded in 2014 with headquarter in Riyadh and offices across 5 countries, including UAE, Egypt, Jordan and Kuwait. We are currently serving customers and partners in over 35 different countries worldwide. Our innovative products have successfully processed over 6 billion (yes, billion with a B) orders so far! making Foodics one of the most rapidly evolving SaaS companies to ever emerge from the MENA region. Also Foodics has achieved three rounds of funding, with the latest raising $170 million in the largest SaaS funding round in MENA, boosting its innovation capabilities to better serve business owners.

The Job in a Nutshell💡

We are looking for an ambitious Engineering Manager looking for a challenging role where he/she can learn lots more. We are looking for a motivated Engineering Manager to come to join our fast-paced, fun and rewarding agile team of professionals. If you are passionate about technology, and constantly seeking to learn and improve your skill set, then you are the type of person we are looking for!

What Will You Do❓

• Lead Back-End teams to deliver solutions through our software life cycle
• Work closely with PMs to define the direction of the product and the priorities of deliverables, which can be formalized as OKRs
• Analyze challenges and resolve technical problems
• Ensuring the development of well designed and testable code
• Break down tasks and distribute them across team members
• Support in providing code documentation and other inputs to technical documents
• Analyze product performance and redesign as required
• Review team members code and support improving code quality
• Interact and exchange ideas with other leads and team members
• Communicate team’s progress and blockers to management
• Be up to date with new technologies and best practices

What Are We Looking For❓

• BSc in computer science or equivalent discipline
• Understands modern software architecture design
• Able to coach, mentor seniors and juniors
• Good decision making skills
• 7 years experience building web applications using Python/Node.JS.
• Extensive experience with relational databases.
• Familiarity with frontend platforms.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Strong analytical skills and problem-solving abilities.
• Great team spirit and strong commitment to achieving results.
• Interest in utilizing and learning new technologies.
• Experience with building fintech applications is a PLUS.
• Proficiency in the English language, both written and verbal.
• Being able to adapt to a time zone difference, and thrive in a remote working environment.

What We Offer You❗

We believe you will love working at Foodics!

• We have an inclusive and diverse culture that encourages innovation and flexibility in remote, in-office, and hybrid work setups.
• We offer highly competitive compensation packages, including bonuses and the potential for shares.
• Out of Country Work: We offer the option to work outside of your country of employment for up to 30 days annually.
• We prioritize personal development and offer regular training and an annual learning stipend to tackle new challenges and grow your career in a hyper-growth environment.
• Join a talented team of over 30 nationalities working in 14 countries, and gain valuable experience in an exciting industry.
• We offer autonomy, mentoring, and challenging goals that create incredible opportunities for both you and the company.