Engineering Team Leader - Remote

Overview Justlife is rocking the region with its beautifully designed home services app and is looking for brilliant minds and skilled professionals who can think outside the box and have a limit that defies the sky.

Do you envision shaping the future of all home services in one of the fast-growing tech startups based in Dubai?

Join us and dedicate yourself to becoming #everydaybetter!

Take over a key role as an

Engineering Team Leader

in the

Engineering

department, and be a part of this exciting adventure of growth and success.

What we expect from you

Lead and inspire a distributed backend engineering team, setting clear goals and driving execution

Translate business needs into a quarterly roadmap, ensuring estimates and architecture are aligned

Delegate smartly — balancing workload across the team while keeping momentum on roadmap and technical debt

Be hands-on in architectural discussions and collaborate closely with Product to design and ship new features

Set the bar high : review code, provide feedback, and ensure engineering quality is never compromised

Own complex, high-priority technical implementations that can’t be delegated

Oversee release and deployment processes, ensuring stability and smooth rollouts

Keep an eye on recurring issues, identify root causes, and reduce errors over time

Run meaningful 1 : 1s — mentoring, coaching, and helping engineers grow in their careers

Collaborate across Product, QA, and other teams to deliver scalable, reliable solutions

Communicate clearly and transparently with stakeholders to ensure alignment and trust

Foster a motivated, collaborative team culture where people do their best work

What we are looking for

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent experience

Solid professional background in backend software development with proven delivery at scale

Deep experience with Java and the Spring Framework

Strong understanding of microservices and distributed systems

Solid knowledge of both relational and NoSQL databases

Hands-on experience with CI / CD, containerization, and AWS

Proven track record in identifying and solving technical / process bottlenecks

Strong leadership skills — ideally leading teams across multiple geographies

Excellent communicator who thrives in cross-functional collaboration

Analytical thinker with strong problem-solving abilities

Experience in error management, migrations, or scaling complex backend systems

Background in e-commerce or large-scale platforms

Experience working with external partners (e.g., agencies)

Curiosity and exposure to AI or other emerging tech integrations

Perks of being a part of Justlife Nothing would replace the start-up spirit, working with an evolving culture and fulfilling workplace. We offer benefits like :

Flexible working hours and remote working arrangements

One-day extra vacation on your birthday with our JustHoliday

Free Justlife credits to enjoy our own services

Team-building and reality escape opportunities through games and activities

We improve you

Working with a great team and entrepreneurial spirit

Continuous learning with mentorship, coaching, on-the-job, and training

Never-ending growth with fast-track career development and internal opportunities

A fair and objective Performance Management System

We recognize you

JustHeroes Reward and Recognition Program

Company discounts and gift vouchers

A bonus for successful Employee Referrals

About us At Justlife, we envision a life without chores that keep you from doing what you really want to do. We are the region’s leading super app for home services, connecting needs with on-demand services through our marketplace platform. We began in the UAE in 2015 and have expanded across the GCC, offering services from home cleaning to maintenance, healthcare at home, and more. We work with thousands of professionals and have served millions of sessions across UAE, KSA, Kuwait, Qatar and Oman. We promise our customers stellar service, our suppliers a valuable partner, our professionals a better life, and our employees a work environment where they can be their best.

Join the tribe and let’s become #everydaybetter, together!

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