5+ years of software development experience, 2+ years managing diverse engineering teams, Strong proficiency in Java and Golang, Expertise in Spring, Spring Boot, or Hibernate.
Key responsabilities:
Lead a team of 5+ engineers
Drive technical discovery and decision-making
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TLNT is recruiting for a leading FinTech innovator revolutionizing shopping, payments, and banking across the MENA region. This leadership role offers the flexibility to work remotely from anywhere in India.
About the Company
Our client is the premier shopping and payments platform in Saudi Arabia and the GCC region, serving millions of users and partnering with global and regional brands, as well as local businesses.
The Role
As a Lead Engineer - Backend, you will spearhead the development of cutting-edge platforms enabling seamless, scalable transactions. This role combines technical leadership with team management in a distributed environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead and inspire a team of 5+ engineers across various specialties
Drive technical discovery and guide decision-making processes
Develop and implement high-scale, consumer-facing products
Manage project timelines, stakeholder expectations, and cross-team dependencies
Ensure alignment of team objectives with organizational goals
Foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation
Collaborate closely with other squad leads, engineering managers, and the architecture team
Required Expertise:
5+ years of software development experience in high-scale consumer products
2+ years managing diverse engineering teams (Mobile, Web, QA)
Strong proficiency in Java and Golang; PHP migration experience is a plus
Expertise in Spring, Spring Boot, or Hibernate
Solid understanding of SOLID principles and Design Patterns
Proficiency with GCP, Kubernetes/Docker, and distributed systems
Experience with messaging tools like Kafka or RabbitMQ
Familiarity with both SQL and NoSQL databases
CI/CD setup and management experience
Strong background in Agile/Scrum methodologies
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
What We Offer:
Opportunity to lead a team in a cutting-edge FinTech environment
Flexible, remote-first work structure
Collaborative international team spanning 40+ nationalities
Competitive compensation and benefits
Career growth and cross-border collaboration opportunities
Compensation in USD or INR
Qualified candidates with a passion for technical leadership in a remote, fast-paced FinTech environment are encouraged to apply through TLNT.
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Experience
Level of experience:Senior (5-10 years)
Industry :
Hrtech: Human Resources + Technology
Spoken language(s):
English
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