Software Engineering Team Leader - Java

Description :

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 Leader

Location : Remote

Education : Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent experience

Experience : 8 to 10 years

About 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 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 cant 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.

Requirement :

- 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.