Arpu Telecommunication Services

Multichannel messaging platform with analytics

Senior Engineering Manager - API Gateway

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Full-timeCairo, Cairo Governorate, EgyptNo salary listedHybrid

About the Job

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in computer science or another related field.
More than 10 years of experience in the related field.
Strong backend engineering experience with API platforms or gateway technologies.
Experience with REST APIs, OpenAPI, OAuth2, OIDC, mTLS, and API security.
Strong cloud-native experience, preferably with Kubernetes and microservices.
Experience building highly available, production-grade platforms.

Responsibilities

Design and build the API gateway layer for CAMARA-style and TM Forum-aligned APIs.
Implement routing, authentication hooks, rate limiting, throttling, request validation, and policy enforcement.
Define gateway patterns for multi-tenancy, versioning, API lifecycle management, and high availability.
Work with the Telecom Standards Architect to translate API standards into deployable services.
Guide backend engineers on API design, OpenAPI specifications, and platform engineering practices.
Evaluate and integrate gateway technologies such as Kong, Apigee, Tyk, NGINX, Envoy, or similar.
Support performance tuning, scalability, and resilience of the platform.

Desired Qualifications

Telecom, fintech, cloud platform, or identity platform experience is a strong plus.
Kubernetes and microservices experience is preferred.

Senior Engineering Manager (API Gateway)

Arpu Telecommunication Services · Cairo, Egypt (Hybrid) · — · Posted 2026-10-04

Workplace: hybrid

Department: Cloud Communication

Description

About this Role:

This role is in one of ArpuPlus’ business units, CloudCom, and will play a key role in building and scaling the API gateway layer supporting CloudCom’s telecom and Network API capabilities.

. Design and build the API gateway layer for CAMARA-style and TM Forum-aligned APIs.

· Implement routing, authentication hooks, rate limiting, throttling, request validation, and policy enforcement.

· Define gateway patterns for multi-tenancy, versioning, API lifecycle management, and high availability.

· Work with the Telecom Standards Architect to translate API standards into deployable services.

· Guide backend engineers on API design, OpenAPI specifications, and platform engineering practices.

· Evaluate and integrate gateway technologies such as Kong, Apigee, Tyk, NGINX, Envoy, or similar.

· Support performance tuning, scalability, and resilience of the platform.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in computer science or any other related field.
More than 10 years of experience in the related field
Strong backend engineering experience with API platforms or gateway technologies.
Experience with REST APIs, OpenAPI, OAuth2, OIDC, mTLS, and API security.
Strong cloud-native experience, preferably Kubernetes and microservices.
Experience building highly available, production-grade platforms.
Telecom, fintech, cloud platform, or identity platform experience is a strong plus.

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About the Company

Arpu Telecommunication Services

Multichannel messaging platform with analytics

ArpuPlus provides cloud-based mobile engagement and entertainment tools via the CloudCom platform, including automated multichannel messaging, chatbots, rich media chats, loyalty programs, and real-time analytics for businesses. The platform automates and personalizes campaigns across channels from a single cloud-based interface, letting users run promotions, notifications, ads, and programs. It differentiates itself by offering an integrated, subscription-based suite that combines multiple features in one service with a regional focus on MENA and a growing global client base. The goal is to help businesses boost customer engagement and satisfaction through scalable, data-driven mobile experiences.

Company size: 201-500
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Egypt
Founded: 2003

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