Backend R&D TL

Rapyd; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global fintech company in Dubai is looking for an experienced team leader to mentor backend engineers and oversee the development of high-scale cloud-based solutions. Candidates should have at least 3 years of leadership experience and 4 years of hands-on Python programming, with a strong background in cloud architectures and Agile development. Fluency in English is essential. This position offers a high level of ownership and responsibility.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience in leading a team of 3+ engineers.
• Hands-on experience of at least 4 years in object-oriented programming and backend development.
• Ability to work in a multi-technology environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of backend engineers.
• Agile development of high-scale cloud-based solutions.
• Manage team goals, objectives, and deadlines.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of work methodology.

Skills

Leadership

Python

Agile development

Cloud-based architectures

Time management

Collaboration

Continuous improvement

Fintech experience

Tools

AWS

Object-oriented programming

Job description

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of backend engineers (Python)
• 50% HO position
• Agile development of high scale cloud-based solutions in a Fintech area
• Collaboration with Product Management and other teams on requirements, design, integrations and development
• Effective management of team goals and objectives, accurate work estimations and frequent deliveries within agreed deadlines
• Proactive contribution to continuous improvement of work methodology, product quality and team personal development
• A high level of ownership and responsibility of all work done by the team
• Position will be involved in design and implementation of low latency, high availability and high-performance services
• Reporting line to R&D Group Lead

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience of leading a team of 3+ engineers
• Hands‑on experience of at least 4 years with object‑oriented programming, high‑scale backend development in Python
• Ability to manage time effectively and direct the team towards the same standards
• Ability to work in a multi‑technology environment & learn new technologies
• Experience in working with cloud‑based architectures and AWS specifically
• Fintech experience - is an advantage
• Excellent English (written and verbal)