Software Engineering Team Leader - Remote

Overview

Justlife is rocking the region with its beautifully designed for all home services app and 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? Come onboard and dedicate yourself to becoming #everydaybetter! Take over a key role as a

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Engineering Team Leader in the Engineering department, and be a part of this exciting adventure of never-ending growth and success. Responsibilities

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 Work rea Qualifications

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 Benefits

PERKS OF BEING A PART of JUSTLIFE Nothing would replace the start-up spirit, working with an evolving culture and fulfilling workplace! And, we offer you benefits like : We care about you

Flexible working hours and remote working arrangements One-day extra vacation on your birthday with our JustHoliday Free Justlife credits so you can enjoy our own services Work rea

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