Sr. Engineering Manager

We are looking for a Sr. Engineering Manager to join our team at talabat, the leading online food and groceries ordering platform in MENA, operating in 9 countries across the region. You will play a key role in fostering an engineering culture focused on quality and speed, using methodologies such as eXtreme Programming (XP), Domain-Driven Design, Lean, and Continuous Delivery. Your primary responsibilities will include:

• Understanding customer and business needs to drive outcomes and create effective strategies.
• Leading and empowering a talented group of engineers to self-organize, innovate, and implement end-to-end software solutions.
• Developing engineering talent through mentoring, coaching, and effective retention strategies.
• Guiding your team in delivering complex software solutions that meet various non-functional requirements including availability and scalability.
• Contributing to the wider tech organization by leading strategic initiatives within your domain.

Qualifications:

• 8+ years of experience in software engineering, preferably within an Extreme Programming environment.
• 4+ years of hands-on technical leadership and people management experience.
• Experience in Distributed Systems Architecture (Microservices, Event-Driven, and RESTful Services).
• Proficient in testing with a focus on automated end-to-end quality.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to create compelling narratives.
• Empathetic with strong stakeholder and dependency management skills.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms, preferably AWS.

Work Conditions:

• Full-time position
• On-site work

Language Requirements:

• Proficiency in both written and verbal communication skills is essential.

Founded in 2004 in Kuwait, talabat has grown to become the largest and most popular food ordering app, with over 2,000 employees and millions of users. We are part of the Delivery Hero network, building the next generation of online delivery platforms globally. Based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, this is an exciting opportunity to lead and innovate in a dynamic industry.