Backend Engineering Team Lead

Abu Dhabi Tax Free3 days agoFull-time External
481.6k - 963.3k / yr
About Our Team We are seeking a seasoned technology professional to join our backend engineering team as a manager. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of building and managing high-performing teams, with expertise in designing and maintaining high-performance, low-latency backend systems. Key Responsibilities: • Team Leadership & Development: Lead, mentor, and develop a team of backend engineers, fostering collaboration and innovation. • Engineering Execution: Oversee design, implementation, and maintenance of backend systems, ensuring high performance and scalability. • Strategic Planning & Execution: Collaborate with product managers and designers to define project requirements and timelines. • Collaboration & Communication: Act as liaison between frontend team and other stakeholders. • Technology Trends: Stay informed on emerging technologies and development trends, applying them to drive innovation and technical excellence. Required Skills And Qualifications To succeed in this role, you will need: • Bachelor's Degree in Artificial Intelligence, Business Analytics, Data Science, Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, or related field. • 10+ years of experience in backend engineering, with at least 3 years in a leadership or managerial role. • Proven track record of building and managing high-performing engineering teams. • Expertise in designing and maintaining high-performance, low-latency backend systems in Java, Golang, Python or similar technologies. • In-depth knowledge of databases (MongoDB, MySQL, PostgreSQL) and modern architecture patterns like microservices and event-driven systems. • Familiarity with distributed systems, hybrid cloud environments, Docker, and tools like Kafka and Elastic Search. • Skilled in implementing automated testing platforms, CI/CD, and DevOps practices. • Proficiency with version control systems like Git and understanding of agile delivery methodologies. Ideal Candidate Profile We are looking for a candidate who is passionate about continuous improvement and innovative problem-solving, with strong communication and collaboration skills.