Software Engineering Lead

Job Title: Software Engineering Lead

Role Purpose

Role Nature

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• **Strategic Leadership:** Own and drive the technical vision, architecture, and long-term roadmap
• **Operational Leadership:** Oversee daily engineering execution, task allocation, and delivery tracking
• **Hands-on Leadership:** Actively contribute to architecture decisions, code quality, and complex problem-solving

Key Responsibilities

1. Technical Strategy & Architecture

• Define and evolve the organization’s technical roadmap aligned with business goals
• Architect scalable, high-performance systems using:
• + **Backend:** Node.js, TypeScript
• + **Frontend:** React.js with TanStack Query
• + **Mobile:** Flutter
• Ensure robust API design, microservices architecture, and distributed systems best practices
• Drive system scalability, reliability, and performance optimization
• Manage and reduce technical debt through structured initiatives

2. Engineering Governance, Quality & Security

• Establish engineering standards, coding guidelines, and best practices
• Ensure high-quality, maintainable, and testable code across all platforms
• Define and enforce security protocols, system hardening, and compliance
• Oversee code reviews, architecture validations, and release quality

3. Technical Operations & DevOps Excellence

• Lead day-to-day engineering execution across backend, frontend, and mobile teams
• Design, implement, and optimize **CI/CD pipelines** for seamless and automated deployments
• Manage and scale **Dockerized environments** for development, staging, and production
• Ensure system uptime, monitoring, logging, and incident management processes
• Collaborate closely with DevOps to maintain efficient infrastructure and deployment cycles

4. Technical Leadership & Team Management

• Lead, mentor, and scale high-performing engineering teams
• Conduct high-level code and architecture reviews
• Provide technical direction across:
• + Flutter mobile applications
• + Node.js/TypeScript backend systems
• + React.js frontend applications
• Foster a culture of engineering excellence, innovation, and continuous learning

5. Cross-Functional & Executive Collaboration

• Partner with leadership to align technology with business strategy
• Work closely with Product, Design, and Operations teams for seamless delivery
• Drive hiring, team structuring, and capability development
• Contribute to executive-level decision-making and long-term planning

Required Technical Expertise (Mandatory)

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• **Mobile Development:** Strong hands-on experience with Flutter
• **Backend:** Node.js with TypeScript (API design, microservices, scalability)
• **Frontend:** React.js with TanStack Query for data fetching and state management
• **Database:** PostgreSQL, Redis
• **DevOps (Mandatory):**
• + CI/CD pipeline design and implementation
• + Docker and containerized environments (mandatory)
• Strong understanding of system design, distributed systems, and cloud-native architectures

Mandatory Requirements

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• Proven experience as **Head of Engineering / Engineering Manager / Technical Architect**
• Strong track record of managing engineering teams and delivering complex systems
• Hands-on experience in full-stack development and modern architectures
• Deep understanding of **CI/CD pipelines and Dockerized deployments (must-have)**
• Experience building scalable, high-availability production systems
• Excellent communication and leadership skills

Preferred Qualifications

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• Experience working on **digital platforms, fintech, or marketplace products**
• Exposure to **Middle East / Saudi market** is a strong advantage
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure)
• Familiarity with Kubernetes and advanced DevOps practices

Key Competencies

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• Strategic thinking with strong technical vision
• Leadership and team-building capabilities
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills
• Execution-focused with high attention to quality and timelines
• Excellent stakeholder management and collaboration skills