Overview
Justlife is bringing a beautifully designed all home services app and is looking for brilliant minds and skilled professionals who can think outside the box and have a passion for exceeding limits.
Do you envision shaping the future of all home services in one of the fast-growing tech startups based in Dubai?
Come onboard and dedicate yourself to becoming #everydaybetter!
Take over a key role as an Engineering Team Leader in the Engineering department, and be part of this exciting adventure of never-ending 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 experienceSolid professional background in backend software development with proven delivery at scaleDeep experience with Java and the Spring FrameworkStrong understanding of microservices and distributed systemsSolid knowledge of both relational and NoSQL databasesHands-on experience with CI / CD, containerization, and AWSProven track record in identifying and solving technical / process bottlenecksStrong leadership skills — ideally leading teams across multiple geographiesExcellent communicator who thrives in cross-functional collaborationAnalytical thinker with strong problem-solving abilitiesExperience in error management, migrations, or scaling complex backend systemsBackground in e-commerce or large-scale platformsExperience working with external partners (e.g., agencies)Curiosity and exposure to AI or other emerging tech integrationsPerks of being part of JustLife
Nothing would replace the start-up spirit, an evolving culture and fulfilling workplace. We offer benefits like :
We care about you
Flexible working hours and remote working arrangementsOne-day extra vacation on your birthday with our JustHolidayFree Justlife credits so you can enjoy our own servicesWork reality escapes opportunities#J-18808-Ljbffr