Tech Lead / Principal Engineer – Full‑Stack & AI Systems
Makkook.AI · Cairo, Egypt · Posted 2026-03-18
About the Role We are looking for a hands‑on Tech Lead / Principal Engineer to design, build, and deliver scalable end‑to‑end systems used in real operations. You will take full technical ownership from architecture to production, ensuring high performance, reliability, and clean engineering practices.Key ResponsibilitiesLead end‑to‑end delivery (Backend, Frontend, Mobile)Design scalable architectures and make key technical decisionsBuild and oversee high‑performance backend services and APIsGuide frontend dashboards and data‑driven applicationsEnsure system reliability, performance, and production readinessEnforce code quality, standards, and best practicesCollaborate with business teams to deliver practical solutionsWork with DevOps on deployments, environments, and releasesTroubleshoot and resolve production issues Required Experience7+ years in software engineering2–3+ years in a technical leadership roleProven experience building and scaling production systemsCore SkillsBackend (Mandatory): Python, Node.js, or .NET Core; REST APIs; database design (PostgreSQL, SQL Server); distributed systems; caching, queues, performance optimizationFrontend (Mandatory): React/Next.js or Angular; data‑heavy dashboards; state management; real‑time updatesMobile (Preferred): Flutter or React Native; offline scenarios and performanceDevOps & Infrastructure: Docker, CI/CD pipelines, cloud/on‑prem deployments, monitoring, logging, security practicesTesting & Quality: Unit, integration, E2E testing; automated testing in CI/CD; maintainable, testable codeIntegration & Data: API integrations; data synchronization; messaging systems (Kafka, RabbitMQ)What Success Looks LikeSystems are stable, scalable, and used in real operationsHigh performance under real‑world loadClean, maintainable codebaseSmooth integration with external systems