Software Engineering Lead

Job Title:
Software Engineering Lead
Mandatore Experience in :
Flutter, Node.js, Type Script, React.js, Tan Stack Query, CI/CD pipelines, and Dockerized environments
Role Purpose

The Head of Engineering will lead the entire technology function, combining strategic technical leadership with strong operational execution. This role is responsible for defining the technical vision, ensuring architectural excellence, and delivering scalable, high-performance systems aligned with business objectives. The ideal candidate will bring deep hands‑on expertise across modern full‑stack and Dev Ops ecosystems, particularly in Flutter, Node.js, Type Script, React.js, Tan Stack Query, CI/CD pipelines, and Dockerized environments
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• Strategic Leadership: Own and drive the technical vision, architecture, and long-term roadmap
• Operational Leadership: Oversee daily engineering execution, task allocation, and delivery tracking
• Hands‑on Leadership: Actively contribute to architecture decisions, code quality, and complex problem‑solving

• Define and evolve the organization’s technical roadmap aligned with business goals
• Architect scalable, high‑performance systems using:
  • Backend: Node.js, Type Script
  • Frontend: React.js with Tan Stack Query
  • Mobile: Flutter
• Ensure robust API design, microservices architecture, and distributed systems best practices
• Drive system scalability, reliability, and performance optimization
• Manage and reduce technical debt through structured initiatives

• Establish engineering standards, coding guidelines, and best practices
• Ensure high‑quality, maintainable, and testable code across all platforms
• Define and enforce security protocols, system hardening, and compliance
• Oversee code reviews, architecture validations, and release quality

• Lead day‑to‑day engineering execution across backend, frontend, and mobile teams
• Design, implement, and optimize CI/CD pipelines for seamless and automated deployments
• Manage and scale Dockerized environments for development, staging, and production
• Ensure system uptime, monitoring, logging, and incident management processes
• Collaborate closely with Dev Ops to maintain efficient infrastructure and deployment cycles

• Lead, mentor, and scale high‑performing engineering teams
• Conduct high‑level code and architecture reviews
• Provide technical direction across:
  • Flutter mobile applications
  • Node.js/Type Script backend systems
  • React.js frontend applications
• Foster a culture of engineering excellence, innovation, and continuous learning

• Partner with leadership to align technology with business strategy
• Work closely with Product, Design, and Operations teams for seamless delivery
• Drive hiring, team structuring, and capability development
• Contribute to executive‑level decision‑making and long‑term planning

• Mobile Development: Strong hands‑on experience with Flutter
• Backend: Node.js with Type Script (API design, microservices, scalability)
• Frontend: React.js with Tan Stack Query for data fetching and state management
• Database: Postgre
  
  SQL, Redis
• Dev Ops (Mandatory):
  • CI/CD pipeline design and implementation
  • Docker and containerized environments (mandatory)
• Strong understanding of system design, distributed systems, and cloud‑native architectures

• Proven experience as Head of Engineering / Engineering Manager / Technical Architect
• Strong track record of managing engineering teams and delivering complex systems
• Hands‑on experience in full‑stack development and modern architectures
• Deep understanding of CI/CD pipelines and Dockerized deployments (must‑have)
• Experience building scalable, high‑availability production systems
• Excellent communication and leadership skills

• Experience working on digital platforms, fintech, or marketplace products
• Exposure to Middle East / Saudi market is a strong advantage
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure)
• Familiarity with Kubernetes and advanced Dev Ops practices

• Strategic thinking with strong technical vision
• Leadership and team‑building capabilities
• Strong decision‑making and problem‑solving skills
• Execution‑focused with high attention to quality and timelines
• Excellent stakeholder management and collaboration skills