Manager, Workflow Automation – Microservices Lead

Mashreq

Manager driving microservices development for a leading financial institution in MENA. Leading teams, shaping technical visions, and ensuring alignment with architectural goals.

Posted 7/9/2026full-timeRemote • 🇪🇬 EgyptSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudDistributed SystemsDockerFlaskGoogle Cloud PlatformGraphQLJavaJavaScriptKafkaKubernetesMicroservicesNode.jsPythonRabbitMQReactSpringSpring BootSpringBoot

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and mentor a team of microservices developers, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Define and execute the microservices strategy and roadmap in alignment with enterprise architecture and business goals.
Collaborate with architects and senior stakeholders to shape the technical vision and ensure alignment with product and platform strategies.
Architect and implement microservices using modern frameworks such as Spring Boot, Node.js, and Python Flask.
Drive adoption of containerization (Docker), orchestration (Kubernetes), and cloud-native patterns (AWS/GCP/Azure).
Ensure robust API design and integration using RESTful services, GraphQL, and event-driven architectures (Kafka, RabbitMQ).
Oversee project timelines, resource allocation, and delivery milestones across multiple squads.
Implement Agile methodologies and ensure sprint goals are met with high quality and velocity.
Manage stakeholder expectations and ensure transparency through effective reporting and communication.
Establish coding standards, code reviews, and automated testing frameworks.
Monitor performance metrics and implement proactive alerting and logging strategies.

Requirements

What you’ll need

4-8 years of experience in software development, with at least 3 years in microservices architecture.
Proven experience in leading large-scale distributed systems and cloud-native applications.
Strong proficiency in Java/Spring Boot, Node.js. Experience in React JS is a plus
Hands-on experience with Kubernetes, Docker, and cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure).
Familiarity with API gateways, service mesh, and observability tools.
Experience with Agile/Scrum, DevOps, and CI/CD pipelines.
Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and team leadership skills.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Professional development opportunities
Remote work
Flexible working hours

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Hard Skills & Tools

Microservices DevelopmentAPI DesignRESTful ServicesGraphQLEvent-Driven ArchitectureCloud PlatformsCI/CD PipelinesAutomated TestingPerformance MonitoringCoding Standards

Soft Skills

Team LeadershipStakeholder ManagementEffective CommunicationCollaborationMentoring