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Our Client: Our client is a leading super-app for home services in the GCC, offering a wide range of on-demand solutions including home cleaning, salon & spa at home, healthcare, maintenance, repairs, pest control, and more. With a strong network of trained professionals and millions of sessions delivered across the region, they are known for their people-first culture and commitment to providing exceptional service.Title: Software Engineering Team LeaderLocation: RemoteEducation: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent experienceExperience: 8 - 10 yearsAbout the Role: Take over a key role as a Software Engineering Team Leader in the Engineering department and be a part of this exciting adventure of never-ending growth and success. Roles & Responsibilities:Lead and inspire a distributed backend engineering team, setting clear goals and driving executionTranslate business needs into a quarterly roadmap, ensuring estimates and architecture are alignedDelegate smartly — balancing workload across the team while keeping momentum on roadmap and technical debtBe hands-on in architectural discussions and collaborate closely with Product to design and ship new featuresSet the bar high: review code, provide feedback, and ensure engineering quality is never compromisedOwn complex, high-priority technical implementations that can’t be delegatedOversee release and deployment processes, ensuring stability and smooth rolloutsKeep an eye on recurring issues, identify root causes, and reduce errors over timeRun meaningful 1:1s — mentoring, coaching, and helping engineers grow in their careersCollaborate across Product, QA, and other teams to deliver scalable, reliable solutionsCommunicate clearly and transparently with stakeholders to ensure alignment and trustFoster a motivated, collaborative team culture where people do their best workRequirement:Solid 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 integrations#javadeveloper #springframework #distributedsystems #database #leadership