Sumerge software engineers are at the heart of digital innovation, tackling some of the largest digital transformation projects in the region developing next-generation solutions that boost customers’ experience, transforming their performance, efficiency, and the way they do business. Our Engineering Team lead the software industry with the thirst to create and implement innovative transformational solutions. As pioneers in the industry, our mission is to develop software platforms that not only meet current needs but also anticipate future challenges.
We build software with purpose, aiming to positively impact lives and shape the future through technology.

Our ideal candidates is a seasoned professional who thrives on innovation and challenges. He/she has a passion for creating cutting-edge software solutions using the latest technologies in cloud-native platforms, microservices, and DevOps practices. With a solid technical foundation, the ideal candidate is not only adept at coding and system design, but are also a communicator capable of presenting complex solutions clearly and persuasively. Ultimately as a natural leader, you inspire your team, foster a collaborative environment, and drive projects to successful completion.

Responsibilities

Coaches, provides timely feedback, and invests time in career development of team members.
Responsible for recruiting, performance management, and career planning in partnership with their manager.
Identifies skill gaps and build the needed team skills.
Communicates strategy, rationale, and progress within the team and to external stakeholders and sets the goals and environment for the team to deliver.
Responsible for the development workflow/pipeline and process improvement for the team.
Accountable for the technical output of the team.
Upholds a high technical bar while making pragmatic tradeoffs.
Collaborates with stakeholders including customers, project managers, and others in development and execution of the team’s roadmap.

7+ years of experience in the software engineering domain with experience in managing software engineers.

Strong leadership skills.
Experience with Agile and DevOps practices.
Experience with people management.
Wide understanding of software engineering and design concepts.
Problem solving and research skills.
Good understanding of software architecture, design concepts and practices.
Proficiency in English Language.

About the company

Sumerge helps organizations in banking, government, telecom and insurance modernize their technology and operations. It provides IT consulting and software development to upgrade legacy systems, automate processes, and improve digital customer experiences. The company works on projects that modernize applications, integrate different systems, automate workflows, and move clients to secure cloud environments, often using AI to generate insights and support decision making. Sumerge distinguishes itself through sector-focused delivery, partnerships with technology leaders like IBM and Software AG, and a project-based model that covers system integration, application modernization, AI implementation, and cloud migrations across more than 17 countries with over 500 completed projects. Its goal is to help clients streamline operations, enable real-time data and experiences, and manage the application lifecycle efficiently by combining consulting, development, and platform integration.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

N/A

Founded

2005

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

Sumerge showcased new AI solutions at LEAP 2026, expanding wallet share with clients.
Career pages list 400+ employees and 20+ locations, showing continued operating scale.
Jobs remained open in Cairo and Riyadh in September 2026, indicating active demand.

What critics are saying

Sumerge depends on Saudi public-sector transformation work; one HRSD slowdown hits revenue immediately.
Its open roles skew technical delivery and support, signaling constant utilization pressure across projects.
A few enterprise platforms, especially IBM stack services, create partner concentration and margin compression.

What makes Sumerge unique

Sumerge won IBM Data Partner of the Year in Saudi Arabia, November 2025.
Its HRSD relationship delivered three national projects and renewed on September 4, 2026.
It blends IBM Cloud Pak, Confluent, and OpenShift expertise with government modernization.

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