Engineering Lead, Backend - Remote

Justlife is revolutionizing the region with its beautifully designed all-home services app and is seeking talented and skilled professionals who can think creatively and aim high. Are you interested in shaping the future of home services within a rapidly growing tech startup based in Dubai? Join us and commit to becoming

#everydaybetter ! We are looking for a

Engineering Lead - Backend

to play a key role in our

Engineering department

and be part of our ongoing growth and success. What we expect from you

Lead and motivate a distributed backend engineering team, setting clear goals and driving execution Translate business needs into a quarterly roadmap, ensuring alignment of estimates and architecture Delegate tasks effectively, balancing workload while maintaining momentum on the roadmap and technical debt Participate actively in architectural discussions and collaborate with Product teams to design and develop new features Maintain high engineering standards through code reviews and feedback Handle complex, high-priority technical implementations Oversee release and deployment processes to ensure stability Identify root causes of recurring issues and work to reduce errors Conduct meaningful 1 : 1s, mentoring and coaching engineers Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable and reliable solutions Communicate transparently with stakeholders to ensure alignment Foster a motivated and collaborative team culture What we are looking for

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent Proven experience in backend software development at scale Deep expertise in Java and Spring Framework Strong understanding of microservices and distributed systems Knowledge of relational and NoSQL databases Experience with CI / CD, containerization, and AWS Track record of resolving technical and process bottlenecks Leadership skills, preferably across multiple geographies Excellent cross-functional communication skills Strong problem-solving and analytical skills Experience with error management, migrations, or scaling backend systems Background in e-commerce or large-scale platforms is a plus Experience working with external partners Curiosity about AI and emerging technologies Perks of being part of Justlife

Enjoy a start-up culture with opportunities for growth, benefits like flexible hours, remote work, extra birthday leave, free credits, team-building activities, mentorship, career development, performance recognition, and more. About Us

At Justlife, we envision a life free of chores, allowing you to focus on what truly matters. As the region’s leading super app for home services, we connect customer needs with on-demand services through our innovative marketplace platform. Since digitalizing the cleaning industry in the UAE in 2015, we have expanded across the GCC, offering a wide range of services and building a network of trained professionals. We serve over 6 million sessions across the UAE, KSA, Kuwait, Qatar, and Oman, with a team dedicated to putting people first. Join us and help us become

#everydaybetter

together!

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