Data Engineering Lead

Bosta · Cairo, Egypt · Posted 2026-01-06

About Bosta: Launched in 2017, Bosta is an overnight delivery provider for E-commerce companies in Egypt. Leveraging technology to empower businesses is what we do best. Our goal is to disrupt the logistics industry by bringing technology and experience together to provide a one-stop shop for delivery solutions.We rely on advanced technology to deliver orders to our customers in a fast way. Businesses can track and connect with couriers and follow up on their orders - all in one system. About the role:We are looking for an experienced Data Engineering Lead to lead a team of data engineers and own the design, development, and scalability of our data platform. This role combines hands-on technical leadership, data architecture ownership, and people management, with a strong focus on building reliable, scalable, and business-aligned data solutions. The ideal candidate has 6+ years of experience in data engineering, has worked in fast-pacedstartup environments, and is comfortable driving data modeling and architecture decisionswhile mentoring and guiding a small team. Job Code: 2026DATA-065 Job Qualifications:Technical Leadership & ArchitectureOwn and define the data architecture across data warehouses, data marts, and analyticallayers.Lead data modeling initiatives (fact/dimension modeling, analytical schemas) to support reporting, analytics, and advanced use cases.Design scalable, reliable, and cost-efficient ETL/ELT pipelines.Ensure data platforms are built with performance, scalability, and maintainability in mind.Define and enforce best practices for data engineering, including naming conventions,documentation, testing, and monitoring. Team Leadership & ManagementLead, mentor, and support a team of data engineers, ensuring technical growth and delivery quality.Conduct code reviews, architecture reviews, and technical guidance sessions.Foster a culture of ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement.Project Ownership & DeliveryOwn data engineering projects end-to-end, from requirements gathering to deployment and post-release support.Partner closely with Analytics, Product, Operations, and Business teams to translate requirements into scalable technical solutions.Manage priorities, timelines, and dependencies across multiple initiatives.Ensure data solutions align with business needs and long-term strategy. Data Quality, Reliability & GovernanceImplement monitoring, alerting, and validation to ensure data accuracy and pipeline stability.Define data governance standards around data quality, access, and documentation.Proactively identify and mitigate risks related to data growth, performance, and system limitations.Job Qualifications: 6+ years of experience in data engineering or related roles.Proven experience designing and maintaining data architectures and data warehouses.Strong expertise in SQL and data modeling techniques (star schema, snowflake,dimensional modeling).Hands-on experience building ETL/ELT pipelines using modern data tools.Experience with cloud-based data platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure).Experience working with large-scale, high-volume data environments.Prior experience working in a startup or fast-growing environment.Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in ambiguous, evolving environments.

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About Bosta

Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage

Bosta is a leading logistics-tech company founded in Egypt with the aim to expand and empower the logistics industry in the whole region.

What you should know

  • 20 Million Shipments: Has successfully delivered over 20 million shipments since its inception
  • Largest automated sorting center: 300M EGP invested in automation infrastructure launching the largest automated sorting center in the Middle East
  • Regional Market Leader: Serves more than 25,000 businesses across Egypt and Saudi Arabia

How they work

  • Integrity — We act with honesty and transparency, always doing what’s right.
  • Impact — We focus on work that creates meaningful, measurable value.

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Bosta officially launches its large-scale automated sorting facility. Bosta officially launched its automated sorting facility, marking a new chapter in how technology and automation can scale logistics and enable the next wave of e-commerce growth. We were honored by the attendance of Dr…

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