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Lucidya

<div>Lucidya is in search of a proactive and talented Backend Team Lead to spearhead our backend development efforts. In this pivotal role, you will oversee a skilled team of backend developers, ensuring that our systems are designed for performance, scalability, and maintainability. With a deep understanding of best practices in backend architecture, you will guide your team in delivering high-quality software solutions that leverage our machine learning and big data capabilities.
Your responsibilities will include setting development standards, mentoring team members, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to align backend development with our overall product strategy. You will also be deeply involved in coding, refactoring, and optimizing backend services, as well as reviewing code to maintain robust and efficient systems.
The ideal candidate will be a hands-on leader with experience in backend technologies such as Python, Ruby on Rails, and databases like PostgreSQL or Cassandra. Strong communication skills and a passion for fostering teamwork and innovation are essential for success in this role. You will be a key player in shaping the future of our backend systems at Lucidya.<h3 class="jobSectionHeader">
Key Responsibilities</h3><ul>
<li>Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and manage a team of backend developers, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.</li>
<li>System Architecture: Design and implement robust, scalable backend architectures that support our product vision and provide high availability and performance.</li>
<li>Code Quality: Ensure the quality of code through code reviews and testing procedures, promoting best practices in development.</li>
<li>Collaboration: Collaborate with product and frontend teams to define project scopes, features, and timelines to align backend development with overall business goals.</li>
<li>Optimizations: Identify performance bottlenecks and implement optimizations, ensuring efficiency and scalability in our backend systems.</li>
<li>Innovation: Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends, proposing and integrating innovative solutions to enhance our backend capabilities.</li>
<li>DevOps Practices: Promote and implement continuous integration and deployment practices, ensuring smooth deployment processes and reliable systems.</li>
</ul>Requirements<ul>
<li>Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, IT, or an equivalent practical experience.</li>
<li>5+ years of experience in backend software development.</li>
<li>2+ years of experience in a leadership or team lead role.</li>
<li>Strong expertise in backend technologies, including Python and Ruby on Rails.</li>
<li>Experience with SQL and noSQL databases, such as PostgreSQL, Cassandra, or Redis.</li>
<li>Knowledge of microservices architecture and RESTful API design.</li>
<li>Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Google Cloud, Azure) is a plus.</li>
<li>Strong understanding of software development best practices, including version control systems such as Git.</li>
<li>Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex systems.</li>
<li>Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with an aptitude for mentoring and coaching team members.</li>
<li>Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively in a fast-paced environment.</li>
</ul>Benefits<h3 class="jobSectionHeader">
Why Join Us?</h3>
This is more than just an engineering role&mdash;it&rsquo;s an opportunity to shape the infrastructure and technical future of Lucidya. You&rsquo;ll play a key part in scaling our platform, building a strong engineering culture, and delivering technology that empowers companies across the region and beyond.</div>

Backend Team Lead

Allendevaux

<div>WEB APPLICATION BACKEND DEVELOPER 
 
Building secure, scalable backend systems that power modern web applications and services in diverse environments across Linux and Windows platforms. 
Job Type: Fulltime 
Reports to: Senior Software Engineer 

Location: Alexandria, Egypt (San Stefano). Can work remote if your environment supports minimal interruptions; team meetings, from time to time, will be hosted in the office in Alexandria, Egypt (San Stefano). 
WEB APPLICATION BACKEND DEVELOPMENT

Are you a backend developer with strong skills in Python and experience building web APIs and application logic across platforms? Do you also have hands-on experience with modern JavaScript frameworks like Vue.js for integrating backend and frontend components? We&rsquo;re looking for a backend-focused web developer to join a growing team delivering secure, high-performance web apps across a mix of industries and use cases. 
You'll work closely with DevOps, frontend engineers, and security analysts to deliver maintainable, well-documented code in environments that prioritise cybersecurity, compliance, and operational excellence. 
BACKGROUND

At Allendevaux &amp; Company, we are building a growing product development group focused on creating systems that bring streamlined, automated data protection and AI governance to our customers around the world. We are combining deep expertise in global regulations, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence with a forward&#8209;thinking engineering culture to build tools that simplify and enhance how enterprises achieve compliance and operational excellence. 
As part of this effort, we are assembling a team of creative, supportive, and highly skilled engineers who thrive on building secure, scalable systems. You will join a team that values collaboration, innovation, and craftsmanship, and you will have the opportunity to directly influence how our platform evolves&mdash;shaping what modern, AI&#8209;enabled data protection and governance solutions look like. 
Must have laptop that supports development and Microsoft Teams meetings. The company will provide the software. 
EXPERIENCE

The ideal candidate will have professional experience building and maintaining Python-based backends, working with Vue.js to deliver modern web interfaces, and integrating systems via HTTP APIs and SQL databases. You should be confident in Linux environments and experienced with Docker, Git, and scripting to support development and deployment workflows. A strong understanding of HTTP, networking, and client-server architecture is essential. 
Experience or interest in cybersecurity best practices, ISO27001, or public cloud (AWS, Azure, GCP) is highly desirable. 
PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS AND SKILLS
<ul>
<li>Fluent spoken and written English. 
</li>
</ul><ul><li>Strong problem-solving, debugging, and documentation skills. 
</li>
</ul><ul><li>Comfortable working independently and collaboratively in agile teams. 
</li>
</ul><ul><li>Focused on clean, secure, and maintainable code. 
</li>
</ul><ul><li>Self-starting and flexible with changing priorities. 
</li>
</ul><ul><li>Keen to learn, share knowledge, and continuously improve.</li></ul> 


RESPONSIBILITIES 
As a Backend Developer, your responsibilities will include: 
<ul>
<li>Developing secure and efficient backends using Python. 
</li>
</ul><ul><li>Creating and consuming web APIs (REST, JSON). 
</li>
</ul><ul><li>Writing and optimising SQL queries and database interactions. 
</li>
</ul><ul><li>Working in Linux environments and managing deployments via Docker. 
</li>
</ul><ul><li>Using Git for version control and participating in code reviews. 
</li>
</ul><ul><li>Managing development and testing in hosted environments such as Replit. 
</li>
</ul><ul><li>Collaborating across teams to design and deliver complete solutions. 
</li>
</ul><ul><li>Debugging and maintaining applications on Windows and cross-platform systems. 
</li>
</ul><ul><li>Supporting CI/CD processes and infrastructure automation. 
</li>
</ul><ul><li>Ensuring systems follow security and compliance best practices.</li></ul> 


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
<ul>
<li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field. 
</li>
</ul><ul><li>3+ years experience in backend or full-stack development. 
</li>
</ul><ul><li>Proficient in Python, SQL, and HTTP/Web APIs. 
</li>
</ul><ul><li>Solid experience with Vue.js for building frontend components. 
</li>
</ul><ul><li>Familiar with Linux, Docker, Git, and scripting (Bash or Python). 
</li>
</ul><ul><li>Understanding of networking, client-server interaction, and deployment tooling. 
</li>
</ul><ul><li>Experience developing in Replit or cloud-based environments. 
</li>
</ul><ul><li>Comfortable working with Windows servers/workstations when required.</li></ul> 


PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
<ul>
<li>Experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP cloud platforms. 
</li>
</ul><ul><li>Understanding of cybersecurity principles, threat models, and secure coding. 
</li>
</ul><ul><li>Exposure to ISO 27001, NIST, or other compliance frameworks. 
</li>
</ul><ul><li>Understanding of building and integrating user-facing components using Vue.js. 
</li>
</ul><ul><li>Familiarity with DevSecOps, CI/CD pipelines, and secrets management. 
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</ul><ul><li>Experience writing and consuming API specifications (OpenAPI/Swagger). 
</li>
</ul><ul><li>Interest in performance tuning, resilience, and observability.</li></ul></div>

Web Application Backend Developer

Xenon7

<div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">About us:</h3>
At Xenon7, we work with leading enterprises and innovative startups on exciting, cutting-edge projects that leverage the latest technologies across various domains of IT including Data, Web, Infrastructure, AI, and many others. Our expertise in IT solutions development and on-demand resources allows us to partner with clients on transformative initiatives, driving innovation and business growth. Whether it's empowering global organizations or collaborating with trailblazing startups, we are committed to delivering advanced, impactful solutions that meet today&rsquo;s most complex challenges.<h3 class="jobSectionHeader">
About the Client:</h3>
Join one of Egypt&rsquo;s premier financial institutions, renowned for its extensive suite of banking services, including Institutional Banking, Personal Banking, and Islamic Banking. With a global presence through over 50 branches and correspondents, we serve a diverse and dynamic clientele. As we embark on a groundbreaking digital transformation journey, we are committed to leveraging the latest technologies to establish a state-of-the-art data architecture that will redefine our performance and service delivery.<h3 class="jobSectionHeader">
Role Overview:</h3>
We are seeking a Principal Mobile Engineer with at least 10 years of experience in mobile development, including extensive expertise in both native and cross-platform solutions. This role demands a strategic leader capable of designing and executing complex mobile applications that provide exceptional user experiences on both Android and iOS platforms.
The role is hybrid (4 days in office depending on location). The office is in New Cairo.<h3 class="jobSectionHeader">
Responsibilities:</h3><ul>
<li>Lead the design and development of sophisticated mobile applications for iOS and Android platforms, emphasizing modular and reusable code.</li>
<li>Oversee the integration of mobile applications with backend services, ensuring seamless data exchange and enhanced performance.</li>
<li>Mentor and guide a team of mobile developers, promoting best practices in code quality and mobile architecture.</li>
<li>Drive innovation in mobile solutions by adopting latest technologies and frameworks, ensuring our applications remain cutting-edge.</li>
<li>Collaborate with stakeholders to define and achieve business objectives, translating complex requirements into functional, scalable mobile solutions.</li>
<li>Conduct performance reviews, refine processes, and ensure all mobile solutions meet the highest standards of responsiveness and quality.</li>
</ul>Requirements<ul>
<li>A minimum of 10 years in mobile application development with a solid track record of successful projects.</li>
<li>Proven experience with cross-platform (Flutter, React Native, Ionic etc) , as well as native iOS (Swift) and Android (Java/Kotlin) development.</li>
<li>Advanced knowledge of state management in Flutter and familiarity with native mobile architecture.</li>
<li>Proficient in integrating mobile applications with complex backend infrastructures using RESTful APIs and middleware.</li>
<li>Strong leadership skills with the ability to mentor and lead development teams.</li>
<li>Excellent problem-solving skills, with a capacity to handle complex architecture and design challenges.</li>
<li>An advanced degree in Computer Science or related field is preferred.</li>
</ul>Benefits<ul>
<li>The role is a long-term contract position through Xenon7, which is the approved vendor of the client.</li>
<li>The payments are paid out in gross amount in USD on a monthly schedule.</li></ul></div>

Principal Mobile Engineer | Hybrid ( Cairo )

XonTel

<div>
 
 
 
 About the Role
 
 
 
 
 
 
 We are seeking a motivated Junior Frontend Developer to join our team on-site and help build a comprehensive unified communications platform that integrates social media messaging and voice/video calls. You'll work closely with senior developers to build both web and mobile applications that communicate with our Django REST API backend and real-time WebSocket services.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Location Requirement:
 
 
 
 We are seeking candidates who are based in
 
 Alexandria residence only
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 &nbsp;Key Responsibilities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 &nbsp;1. Application Development
 
 
 
 - Develop and maintain responsive web applications using *React.js* under guidance
 
 
 - Contribute to cross-platform mobile applications using *React Native* for iOS and Android
 
 
 - Build reusable UI components following established patterns
 
 
 - Implement designs with attention to detail and user experience
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 2.&nbsp;API &amp; Real-Time Integration
 
 
 
 
 
 
 - Integrate with *Django REST Framework APIs* for backend communications
 
 
 - Work with *WebSocket connections* using Django Channels for real-time features
 
 
 - Implement authentication flows and secure data handling
 
 
 - Build error handling for API calls following team standards
 
 
 - Learn and implement data synchronization patterns
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 3. Social Media &amp; Communication Features
 
 
 
 
 
 
 - Assist in integrating social media messaging APIs (WhatsApp Business API, Facebook Messenger Platform, Instagram Graph API)
 
 
 - Implement message display, notifications, and real-time updates
 
 
 - Work on unified inbox interface components
 
 
 - Handle media uploads and display across different platforms
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 4. Voice &amp; Video Communications
 
 
 
 
 
 
 - Contribute to WebRTC implementation for voice and video calling
 
 
 - Work with voice/video APIs (Twilio, Agora, or similar) under supervision
 
 
 - Implement call UI controls (mute, hold, transfer)
 
 
 - Learn and implement call state management
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 5. Code Quality &amp; Growth
 
 
 
 
 
 
 - Write clean, readable, and well-commented code
 
 
 - Participate in code reviews and learn from feedback
 
 
 - Debug and troubleshoot issues with team support
 
 
 - Document your work and contribute to team knowledge base
 
 
 - Continuously learn new technologies and best practices
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 &nbsp;Required Qualifications
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 1. Core Skills
 
 
 
 
 
 
 - *1-2 years* of experience with *React.js* (can include internships, bootcamp projects, or personal projects)
 
 
 - *Basic experience* with *React Native* or strong willingness to learn
 
 
 - Solid understanding of *JavaScript (ES6+)* fundamentals
 
 
 - Familiarity with *TypeScript* or eagerness to learn
 
 
 - Understanding of React hooks and component lifecycle
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 2. Technical Requirements
 
 
 
 
 
 
 - Basic experience *consuming RESTful APIs*
 
 
 - Understanding of *asynchronous JavaScript* (Promises, async/await)
 
 
 - Familiarity with at least one *state management* approach (Context API, Redux basics)
 
 
 - Basic Git version control knowledge
 
 
 - Understanding of responsive design principles
 
 
 - Experience with *HTTP methods, status codes*, and basic API concepts
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 3. Nice to Have (Not Required)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 - Any experience with *WebSocket* or real-time features
 
 
 - Exposure to social media APIs or third-party API integrations
 
 
 - Basic knowledge of *voice/video calling technologies*
 
 
 - Familiarity with mobile development concepts
 
 
 - Understanding of authentication mechanisms (JWT, OAuth)
 
 
 - Experience with testing frameworks
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 4. Soft Skills
 
 
 
 
 
 
 - *Strong willingness to learn* and adapt to new technologies
 
 
 - Good problem-solving mindset
 
 
 - Ability to ask questions and seek help when needed
 
 
 - Good communication skills for in-person collaboration
 
 
 - Self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision on assigned tasks
 
 
 - Attention to detail and commitment to code quality
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Technical Stack (You'll Learn &amp; Work With)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 1. Frontend Technologies
 
 
 
 
 
 
 - *Web:* React.js 18+, TypeScript
 
 
 - *Mobile:* React Native 0.72+, React Navigation
 
 
 - *State Management:* Redux Toolkit / Zustand / React Query
 
 
 - *Styling:* Styled Components / Tailwind CSS / React Native Paper
 
 
 - *Build Tools:* Webpack, Metro, Babel
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 2. Backend Integration&nbsp;
 
 
 
 
 
 
 - *API:* Django REST Framework
 
 
 - *Real-time:* Django Channels (WebSocket)
 
 
 - *Authentication:* JWT tokens
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 3. Communication APIs (You'll Learn)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 - WhatsApp Business API
 
 
 - Facebook Messenger Platform
 
 
 - Instagram Graph API
 
 
 - Voice/Video APIs (Twilio, Agora, or similar)
 
 
 - WebRTC for peer-to-peer communications
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Application Process
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 &nbsp;**Please submit :
 
 
 
 
 
 
 1. Your *resume/CV* highlighting relevant experience and education
 
 
 2. *Portfolio or GitHub profile* showcasing your React projects (even personal/learning projects are valuable!)
 
 
 3. Links to any *projects or apps* you've built (websites, GitHub repos, deployed apps)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 *Don't worry if you don't meet every requirement!* We value potential, learning attitude, and passion for development. If you're excited about this opportunity and meet most of the core requirements, we encourage you to apply.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 * Work location: Gleem Alexandria (Not Remotly),Alexandria residence only.
 
 
 
 
 * Send us your resume to hr.eg@xontel.com
 
 
</div>

Junior Frontend Developer - React & React Native

<div>At Lucidya, we harness the power of Machine Learning and Big Data to empower businesses with actionable insights through social listening, customer experience, and data analytics platforms. Our engineering culture promotes innovation, autonomy, and impact. We build products that shape how brands understand and serve their customers.
We are seeking a Staff Engineer with deep backend expertise in Ruby on Rails or Python to take ownership of final design reviews and ensure technical implementations align with Lucidya&rsquo;s architecture standards and product vision. You&rsquo;ll act as a technical authority, collaborating across teams to deliver scalable, secure, and high-quality software systems.
This is a hands-on leadership role suited for someone passionate about driving architectural integrity and mentoring engineering teams.
Requirements<ul>
<li>Hands-on experience designing and delivering customer experience (CX) SaaS products such as social listening engines, real-time engagement systems, customer data platforms, feedback tools, or marketing insights dashboards.</li>
<li>Bachelor&rsquo;s or Master&rsquo;s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent experience.
</li><li>7+ years of backend software engineering experience, ideally in a SaaS environment.
</li><li>Proficiency in Ruby on Rails or Python for production-grade applications.
</li><li>Proven experience in technical leadership, architecture reviews, and mentoring.
</li><li>Solid understanding of distributed systems, microservices, and event-driven architectures.
</li><li>Expertise in cloud platforms (AWS preferred) and containerization (Docker/Kubernetes).
</li><li>Familiarity with relational (e.g., PostgreSQL) and non-relational (e.g., Redis, Elasticsearch) data stores.
</li><li>Strong communication and collaboration skills.
</li><li>Skilled in using GenAI tools (e.g., Copilot, ChatGPT) to boost coding efficiency, automate tasks, and improve code quality.</li>
</ul>Bonus<ul>
<li>Experience with DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and observability tooling.
</li><li>Contributions to open-source projects or public technical writing.</li></ul></div>

Staff Engineer

Rubikal

<div>As a Ruby on Rails software engineer, you will be responsible for architecting and building the services that drive our coaching platform. You are a strong software engineer who is passionate about large-scale systems. You care about producing clean, elegant, maintainable, robust, well-tested code; you do this as a member of a team, helping the group come up with a better solution than you would as individuals. Ideally, you have experience with performance, scalability, and reliability issues of 24x7 commercial services.
Our stack includes Ruby on Rails, PostgreSQL, ElasticSearch and RabbitMQ. Our production deployments are on AWS. A qualified candidate will have full support in learning all of the technologies in our stack.
Requirements<ul>
<li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Computer Technology, Information Systems, or related field.</li>
<li>3+ hands-on experience with the same role and stack.
</li><li>Build APIs to support mobile apps, web UIs, and data ingestion applications</li>
<li>Deep expertise with Ruby on Rails</li>
<li>Strong SQL skills</li>
<li>Analyze and improve the efficiency, scalability, and reliability of our backend systems.</li>
<li>Write robust code; demonstrate its robustness through automated tests.</li>
<li>Work with Product, Frontend, Data Engineering, and QA teams, helping the team respond quickly and effectively to business needs.</li>
<li>Opportunity is remote and open to candidates based in Egypt and of Egyptian nationality only.</li>
</ul>Benefits<ul>
<li>Competitive salary</li>
<li>Great work environment</li>
<li>Flexible working schedule</li>
<li>Medical Insurance</li>
<li>Brand new MacBook</li></ul></div>

Ruby on Rails Engineer

ArtRewards

Company OverviewOur organization operates a specialized online platform for the art market. The platform facilitates the management of artist portfolios, artwork metadata, digital exhibitions, and e-commerce transactions. A central aspect of our service is robust content moderation. We are committed to maintaining a platform built on principles of reliability, data integrity, accessibility, and adherence to compliance standards, including GDPR and PCI considerations where applicable.Role SummaryWe are seeking a Backend Developer to build and maintain our backend services and server-rendered views. The role involves direct responsibility for integrating with payment gateways, search services, and asset storage solutions. You will also support the content management workflows utilized by our curators and artists.Responsibilities<ul><li>Design, implement, and maintain Laravel services, APIs, and Blade templates/components.</li><li>Model and manage data entities including artists, artworks, collections, exhibitions, orders, customers, and inventory.</li><li>Implement authentication and authorization systems using Laravel policies and gates to manage role-based access for curators, artists, and administrators.</li><li>Integrate payment providers, such as Stripe, ensuring secure webhook processing and accurate order lifecycle management.</li><li>Build and optimize search and filtering functionality for artworks, incorporating pagination and caching strategies.</li><li>Develop image handling workflows utilizing queues, S3-compatible storage, thumbnail generation, and CDN integration.</li><li>Optimize database queries, prevent N+1 issues, and apply best practices for indexing and caching.</li><li>Implement comprehensive validation, error handling, logging, and monitoring using tools like Laravel Telescope and Horizon.</li><li>Write unit and integration tests with Pest or PHPUnit and participate in formal code reviews.</li><li>Contribute to the maintenance of deployment pipelines and environment configurations.</li></ul>Requirements<ul><li>A minimum of 4 years of professional software development experience with PHP and the Laravel framework.</li><li>Strong proficiency in Blade templating, including layouts, components, and slots. Familiarity with Tailwind CSS and Alpine.js is preferred.</li><li>A solid understanding of relational databases (MySQL/PostgreSQL), including schema design, migrations, and query optimization.</li><li>Experience with RESTful API design, webhooks, and integrating third-party services for payments, search, and email.</li><li>Proficiency with authentication/authorization concepts, including policies, gates, and permissions packages.</li><li>Familiarity with queues, caching stores (e.g., Redis), and scheduled job processing.</li><li>Experience with object storage services (S3 or compatible) and CDN integration.</li><li>Demonstrated testing experience with PHPUnit or Pest and familiarity with CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitHub Actions, GitLab CI).</li><li>A working knowledge of web security principles and compliance considerations (OWASP, GDPR, PCI).</li><li>Clear and concise written documentation skills.</li></ul>Nice to Have<ul><li>Experience with image processing pipelines (e.g., Intervention, ImageMagick), IIIF, or Digital Asset Management (DAM) systems.</li><li>Experience with dedicated search services such as Elasticsearch, Meilisearch, or Algolia.</li><li>Knowledge of accessibility standards (WCAG) and best practices for internationalization/localization.</li></ul>Location and Work ArrangementThis is a full-time, remote position. Candidates are expected to be available for collaboration during standard business hours.Application ProcessTo apply, please submit your resume, along with relevant code samples or a portfolio. Include a brief description of two projects you have worked on that are relevant to this role, detailing your specific responsibilities and the project outcomes.Job Types: Full-time, PermanentPay: E&pound;13,000.00 - E&pound;15,000.00 per month

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