Software Development Team Lead

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 Software Development Team Lead (Backend) in the Engineering department, and be a part of this exciting adventure of never‑ending growth and success.What we expect from youLead 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 workWhat we are looking forBachelor’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 A PART of JUSTLIFENothing would replace the start‑up spirit, working with an evolving culture and fulfilling workplace! And, we offer you benefits like:We care about youOne‑day extra vacation on your birthday with our JustHolidayFree Justlife credits so you can enjoy our own servicesWork reality escapes opportunities through team‑building games, challenges, and many more activitiesWe improve youWorking with a great team and entrepreneurial spiritContinuous learning with mentorship, coaching, on‑the‑job, and internal‑external trainingNever‑ending growth with a fast‑track career development and internal career opportunitiesA fair and objective Performance Management SystemWe recognize youIgnition of the hero in you through our ‘’JustHeroes’’ Reward and Recognition ProgramAvailability of company discounts and gift vouchersA bonus for every successful Employee ReferralAbout UsAt Justlife, we envision a life without any chores that keep you from doing what you really want to.Justlife is the region’s leading super app for home services. We connect individual needs with on‑demand services, through our innovative marketplace platform.We helped digitalize the cleaning service industry in UAE, back in 2015, and have been expanding our services from home cleaning alone to serving all our customer’s needs at home across the GCC. We now offer home cleaning, salon & spa at home, healthcare at home, maintenance & repairs, upholstery cleaning, pest control & disinfection, moving and packing, and car cleaning, and many more.We built a network of thousands of trained professionals and served over 6 million sessions across UAE, KSA, Kuwait, Qatar and Oman. With a team of 200+ full‑timers and over 1000 service professionals, we pride ourselves in having created a culture that puts people first.We promise our customers stellar service, our suppliers a valuable partner, our professionals a better life, and our employees a work environment where they can be their best versions of themselves.Join the tribe and let’s become #everydaybetter, together!#J-18808-Ljbffr