Siemens Digital Industries Software is a global technology powerhouse. With some of the best-known brands in the world, Siemens has stood for engineering excellence, innovation, quality, and reliability for more than 175 years.
We are looking for a Software Engineering Manager to join our Brightly team in Cairo, Egypt.
This role is ideal for a leader with strong technical expertise, business insight, and a vision to optimize project management and sprint execution. You’ll play a key role in driving the product and engineering roadmap, ensuring alignment with business objectives while maintaining high standards in solution delivery.
Key Responsibilities:
- Drive the transformation of SaaS products and technology operations to align with the latest advancements. Provide guidance on technical product designs, development, and changes.
- Assess technology gaps, resource needs, and market demands to evaluate project feasibility and impact. Develop technology roadmaps and strategic plans for short- and long-term growth.
- Lead initiatives to enhance engineering excellence, operational efficiency, and quality across teams. Establish standards, policies, and procedures to improve delivery.
- Drive collaboration across departments, including Product and Cloud Operations, to streamline workflows and achieve business objectives.
- Recruit, develop, and retain top engineering talent. Foster an environment of continuous learning and career growth through mentorship, training, and development programs.
- Act as a Scrum Master, guiding teams through agile development processes. Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in line with business goals.
- Establish metrics to track team performance and process improvements. Communicate progress to stakeholders effectively.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
- Proven experience in leading software development teams, particularly in agile and SaaS environments.
- Hands-on experience managing cross-functional teams and external partners, with a strong background in distributed systems and microservices.
- Proven ability to architect, design, and deliver secure, scalable, cloud-native solutions.
- Expertise in agile methodologies, project management tools, and modern software development practices.
- Strong communication and leadership skills with a track record of driving engagement and team alignment.
What Sets You Apart:
- Experience in both people and technical leadership roles, with a pragmatic approach to driving product development from concept to delivery.
- Hands-on coding experience and a deep understanding of full software development lifecycle processes.
- Proven ability to inspire and mentor teams to achieve their best while fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment.
- Ability to strategically plan for product lifecycles, including growth, maturity, and potential future opportunities.
- Familiarity with SaaS platforms, cloud technologies, and scalable architecture designs.
- Lean Agile certifications or experience with Agile transformations is a plus.