Lead Backend Engineer (C/C++)

About IntegrantIntegrant is a leading software development company partnering with innovative US-based clients to build high-quality software solutions across various industries. We foster a collaborative, growth-oriented environment where engineers work directly with international clients, influence technical decisions, and contribute to impactful products.Position OverviewWe are seeking a Lead Backend Engineer (C/C++) to join our growing engineering team. This role is ideal for a highly skilled software engineer who enjoys solving complex technical challenges, designing scalable backend systems, and contributing to architecture decisions while collaborating closely with cross-functional teams and international stakeholders.As a Lead Backend Engineer, you will play a key role in designing, developing, optimizing, and maintaining high-performance backend applications and services using modern C/C++ technologies. You will be expected to demonstrate strong technical ownership, mentor team members, and contribute to engineering excellence across projects.Key ResponsibilitiesSoftware Development & DesignDesign, develop, test, and maintain high-performance backend applications using C and C++.Build scalable, reliable, and maintainable software solutions aligned with business requirements.Develop reusable components, libraries, and frameworks to improve development efficiency.Participate in system architecture discussions and technical design reviews.Optimize system performance, memory usage, and application responsiveness.Technical LeadershipProvide technical guidance and mentorship to software engineers.Review code to ensure quality, maintainability, and adherence to engineering standards.Drive best practices in software design, coding standards, testing, and documentation.Contribute to technical decision-making and architecture evolution.Collaboration & Client EngagementWork closely with Product Owners, Architects, Project Leads, QA Engineers, and DevOps teams.Participate in requirements analysis and solution design sessions.Communicate effectively with US-based clients and stakeholders.Support project planning, estimation, and risk identification.Quality & Continuous ImprovementWrite unit tests, integration tests, and support automation efforts.Troubleshoot and resolve complex production issues.Continuously evaluate and improve system reliability, performance, and security.Stay updated with emerging technologies and industry best practices.RequirementsExperience8+ years of professional software development experience.Strong hands-on experience developing backend systems using C and C++.Proven experience building and maintaining large-scale, high-performance applications.Experience working in Agile/Scrum development environments.Experience working directly with clients or distributed teams is highly preferred.Technical SkillsStrong expertise in modern C++ (C++11/14/17 and beyond).Deep understanding of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) principles and design patterns.Strong knowledge of Data Structures, Algorithms, and Software Engineering principles.Experience with multithreading, concurrency, synchronization, and parallel programming.Experience with memory management, performance tuning, and debugging complex applications.Strong understanding of networking fundamentals, sockets, and communication protocols.Experience developing software on Linux environments.Proficiency with Git and source control best practices.Database & Systems KnowledgeExperience working with relational databases such as SQL Server, PostgreSQL, or MySQL.Understanding of distributed systems concepts.Familiarity with microservices architecture is a plus.Soft SkillsStrong analytical and problem-solving abilities.Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.Strong ownership and accountability.Ability to mentor and influence technical teams.Growth mindset and continuous learning attitude.Preferred QualificationsExperience with embedded systems, real-time systems, or high-performance computing environments.Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).Familiarity with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.Exposure to Python, Bash scripting, or other automation technologies.Experience in financial systems, telecommunications, gaming, healthcare, or large-scale enterprise applications.BenefitsSalary paid in USDSix-month career advancing opportunitiesSupportive and friendly work environmentPremium medical insurance [employee +family]English language development coursesInterest-free loans paid over 2.5 yearsTechnical development coursesEmployment referral programPremium location in MaadiSocial insurance

About Integrant

Integrant is a leading software development company partnering with innovative US-based clients to build high-quality software solutions across various industries. We foster a collaborative, growth-oriented environment where engineers work directly with international clients, influence technical decisions, and contribute to impactful products.

Position Overview

We are seeking a Lead Backend Engineer (C/C++) to join our growing engineering team. This role is ideal for a highly skilled software engineer who enjoys solving complex technical challenges, designing scalable backend systems, and contributing to architecture decisions while collaborating closely with cross-functional teams and international stakeholders.

As a Lead Backend Engineer, you will play a key role in designing, developing, optimizing, and maintaining high-performance backend applications and services using modern C/C++ technologies. You will be expected to demonstrate strong technical ownership, mentor team members, and contribute to engineering excellence across projects.

Key Responsibilities

Software Development & Design

• Design, develop, test, and maintain high-performance backend applications using C and C++.
• Build scalable, reliable, and maintainable software solutions aligned with business requirements.
• Develop reusable components, libraries, and frameworks to improve development efficiency.
• Participate in system architecture discussions and technical design reviews.
• Optimize system performance, memory usage, and application responsiveness.

Technical Leadership

• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to software engineers.
• Review code to ensure quality, maintainability, and adherence to engineering standards.
• Drive best practices in software design, coding standards, testing, and documentation.
• Contribute to technical decision-making and architecture evolution.

Collaboration & Client Engagement

• Work closely with Product Owners, Architects, Project Leads, QA Engineers, and DevOps teams.
• Participate in requirements analysis and solution design sessions.
• Communicate effectively with US-based clients and stakeholders.
• Support project planning, estimation, and risk identification.

Quality & Continuous Improvement

• Write unit tests, integration tests, and support automation efforts.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex production issues.
• Continuously evaluate and improve system reliability, performance, and security.
• Stay updated with emerging technologies and industry best practices.

Requirements

Experience

• 8+ years of professional software development experience.
• Strong hands-on experience developing backend systems using C and C++.
• Proven experience building and maintaining large-scale, high-performance applications.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum development environments.
• Experience working directly with clients or distributed teams is highly preferred.

Technical Skills

• Strong expertise in modern C++ (C++11/14/17 and beyond).
• Deep understanding of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) principles and design patterns.
• Strong knowledge of Data Structures, Algorithms, and Software Engineering principles.
• Experience with multithreading, concurrency, synchronization, and parallel programming.
• Experience with memory management, performance tuning, and debugging complex applications.
• Strong understanding of networking fundamentals, sockets, and communication protocols.
• Experience developing software on Linux environments.
• Proficiency with Git and source control best practices.

Database & Systems Knowledge

• Experience working with relational databases such as SQL Server, PostgreSQL, or MySQL.
• Understanding of distributed systems concepts.
• Familiarity with microservices architecture is a plus.

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong ownership and accountability.
• Ability to mentor and influence technical teams.
• Growth mindset and continuous learning attitude.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with embedded systems, real-time systems, or high-performance computing environments.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Familiarity with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
• Exposure to Python, Bash scripting, or other automation technologies.
• Experience in financial systems, telecommunications, gaming, healthcare, or large-scale enterprise applications.

Benefits

• Salary paid in USD
• Six-month career advancing opportunities
• Supportive and friendly work environment
• Premium medical insurance [employee +family]
• English language development courses
• Interest-free loans paid over 2.5 years
• Technical development courses
• Employment referral program
• Premium location in Maadi
• Social insurance

Integrant, Inc. is a custom software development company focused on providing tailor made software solutions to fit your needs to a tee. We strive to uncover your pain points and identify how our team can seamlessly integrate with you and your business for a one-team approach. Our guiding principle is to always do the right thing for our customers and employees. Some days this means happy news of a “hit on the mark” demo, successful launch, or challenging problem solved.Other days this means making hard decisions, asking tough questions, or working more than we planned. Every day, it means doing our best to provide the highest quality service to each of our customers. We do that by investing our people in you and inspiring a people-to-people connection so when we say, “we share your goals,” we truly mean it. Contact us today to find out how we’re changing B2B. Website:https://www.integrant.comPhone number: +18587318700 Industry: Computer Software Company size: 51-200 employees Founded: 1992 Specialties:Software development, .NET, JavaScript, Java, iOS, Android, Xamarin, Selenium, Software Test Automation, Test Automation Framework, Agile Development, React Native, Ionic, Hybrid Mobile App Development, Mobile App Development, Web App Development, Desktop App Development, Software Quality Control, Custom Software Development, ReactJS, and AngularJS

Integrant, Inc. is a custom software development company focused on providing tailor made software solutions to fit your needs to a tee. We strive to uncover your pain points and identify how our team can seamlessly integrate with you and your business for a one-team approach.

Our guiding principle is to always do the right thing for our customers and employees.

Some days this means happy news of a “hit on the mark” demo, successful launch, or challenging problem solved.

Other days this means making hard decisions, asking tough questions, or working more than we planned.

Every day, it means doing our best to provide the highest quality service to each of our customers. We do that by investing our people in you and inspiring a people-to-people connection so when we say, “we share your goals,” we truly mean it.

Contact us today to find out how we’re changing B2B.

Website:https://www.integrant.com

Phone number: +18587318700

Industry: Computer Software

Company size: 51-200 employees

Founded: 1992

Specialties:

Software development, .NET, JavaScript, Java, iOS, Android, Xamarin, Selenium, Software Test Automation, Test Automation Framework, Agile Development, React Native, Ionic, Hybrid Mobile App Development, Mobile App Development, Web App Development, Desktop App Development, Software Quality Control, Custom Software Development, ReactJS, and AngularJS