Software Engineer (DevOps/SRE)
Egypt
Full timeRemote
Job description
Who we are:
Bayzat is at the forefront of transforming workplaces through innovative solutions in HR, Payroll, Finance, and Insurance. Renowned as a leading SaaS platform for employee benefits and a key player in the Insurance sector, we are committed to our mission: empower every company to create a remarkable workplace by supercharging people processes and payments.
As one of the MENA region's fastest-growing Scale-Ups, Bayzat is celebrated for its innovative product offerings, backed by over 300 team members from 35+ nationalities. Recognized by Forbes as a promising UAE-based startup and supported by leading VCs like Mubadala and Point72 Ventures, we are among the best-funded HRTech scale-ups in the region.
At Bayzat, culture is paramount. We are a principle-driven, merit-based organization where authenticity, collaboration, and unpretentiousness thrive. Joining Bayzat means immersing yourself in an environment of high achievers, tackling complex challenges, and constantly striving for success. Our culture inspires continuous learning and excellence, allowing you to work with and be inspired by some of the brightest minds in the industry.
Our journey to success is anchored in our commitment to innovation, empowering businesses with features designed to optimize efficiency and elevate employee experiences. Whether enhancing people processes, streamlining payments, or enabling smarter decisions, Bayzat is redefining what it means to create a truly remarkable workplace.
About the Role:
We're looking for a driven DevOps Engineer to automate, scale, and secure our infrastructure while championing engineering best practices across the team. You'll own the full stack — from cloud architecture to on-call operations and play a key role in shaping Bayzat's engineering culture.
Some high-impact responsibilities you will be entrusted with:
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Automate tools to reduce repeating efforts of processes
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Develop high quality software that is scalable and secure
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Build tools and integrations that monitor and create alerts
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Adapt cloud best practices
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Troubleshoot errors across the entire stack - from software to hardware to cloud resources
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Spread Dev-Ops culture across company
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Continuously improve your technical and soft skills
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Join our 24x7 on-call rotation
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Make systematic documentation
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Contribute to Bayzat Engineering Culture by making presentations or explaining concepts to a multinational team
What you will need to have:
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3+ years experience in at least one programming language: Java, Python, Golang, or TypeScript
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Strong interpersonal and communication skills in English
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BS degree in Computer Science/Engineering or related technical field
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Strong understanding of CS fundamentals such as data structures and algorithms
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Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills
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Strong experience and understanding of Git
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Experience with Unix-like systems and Bash scripting
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Experience with application packaging using Docker
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Experience with infrastructure-as-code tools (Terraform)
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Understanding of network stack basics
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Solid AWS fundamentals with hands-on experience (EC2, S3, IAM, VPC, and related services)
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Familiarity with Agile software development methodologies
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A mindset for operational excellence
Nice to haves:
- Familiarity with container orchestration technologies (Kubernetes, AWS ECS)
- Familiarity with CI/CD concepts and tools (GitHub Actions) -
- Experience with building developer tooling and developer experience (DX) -
- An ability and desire to mentor and coach engineers -
- A deep understanding of Observability (monitoring, logging, and tracing) standard methodologies
What’s in it for You
At Bayzat, we don’t sell beanbags or buzzwords as culture - we build an environment where high achievers thrive. You’ll work alongside some of the hungriest, most driven people you’ll ever meet, in a place that rewards performance, not politics.
Here’s what you can expect:
- Meritocracy at its core: Your value creation and impact define your growth, not titles or tenure.
- Freedom to shape your path: We support cross-functional moves and growth transitions when you drive value.
- Real feedback culture: Feedback is coaching - empowering you to find your own answers and elevate your game.
- Barrier-free collaboration: Impact matters more than hierarchy. If you can create value, you’ll have a seat at the table — even with the CEO.
- Accelerated growth: Fast-track opportunities for top performers; no artificial limits.
- Flexible work setup: Remote and hybrid options designed around performance.
- Inclusive culture: Regular company-wide all-hands, OKR tribe meetings, and annual awards that celebrate real impact.
This isn’t for everyone - but if you want to be pushed, inspired, and rewarded for what you deliver, welcome to Bayzat.