Head of Engineering

Justlife; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits as the Head of Engineering at a dynamic tech startup revolutionizing home services in Dubai. This role is pivotal in shaping the company's technology strategy and enhancing user experiences through innovative software solutions. You will lead a talented engineering team, fostering a culture of excellence and collaboration while managing complex projects that drive significant impact. Join a forward-thinking company that values growth, creativity, and a commitment to making everyday life better for its customers. If you're ready to take on this challenge, we want to hear from you!

Benefits

Extra vacation on birthday

Free service credits

Team-building activities

Continuous learning opportunities

Performance Management System

Recognition Program

Company discounts

Employee Referral Bonus

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of managerial experience in e-commerce or marketplace companies.
• Experience in building complex, large-scale digital systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering teams to improve digital experiences and optimize technology.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to drive the technology roadmap.

Skills

Software Development

Project Management

Agile Methodology

Relationship Management

Problem-Solving

Change Management

Technical Presentation Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

Tools

Software Engineering Lifecycle

Web Systems Architecture

Job description

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 Head of Engineering in the Engineering department and be a part of this exciting adventure of never-ending growth and success.

Reporting to the CEO, the Head of Engineering will be responsible for identifying short- and long-term technological solutions and will play a crucial role in setting the company’s technology strategy.

As a member of the executive leadership team; the Head of Engineering will focus on building a high-caliber tech culture, and vision, optimizing digital experience, improving existing systems, and will direct all Justlife folks in software development, mobile development, architecture, and quality assurance teams full of A players.

What we expect from you:

• Improve the digital experience of Justlife web and app users through product/technology improvements via software development.
• Work closely with the Product organization to build effective cross-functional teams to ship products and features in line with the company's goals.
• Collaborate and form partnerships with external & internal stakeholders to drive technology roadmap.
• Create an environment that promotes engineering excellence by attracting and retaining high-performing talent from diverse backgrounds and designing effective organizational structure, processes, systems, and tools.
• Identify opportunities to implement emerging technologies into Justlife’s existing practices and operations.
• Unlock Justlife’s potential to innovate and differentiate itself from competition.
• Optimize financial aspects of technology development and implementation by managing operating and capital budgets.

What we are looking for:

• A bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• 8 to 10 years of managerial experience in high revenue and online traffic generating/driving marketplace or e-commerce companies.
• Significant experience in building complex, large-scale internet/digital-based systems, high-performing marketplace applications, and development of applications and platform components.
• Overseeing all technical aspects and managing multiple complex tech projects simultaneously that might include directing business technologies, software development, and vendor/supplier management across multiple countries.
• In-depth knowledge of software engineering development lifecycle, web systems architecture, design and development of complex and highly scalable products using multiple technologies and languages.
• Agile methodology, program management, and engineering execution skillset.
• Experience in hiring, building, and leading top-notch engineering teams.
• Strong relationship management (3rd party/vendors), strategy development, project management, problem-solving, and change management skills.
• Solid understanding and interpretation of business models and the application of technology to implement and thereafter streamline them.
• Integrating technology-based activities into the corporate strategy through effective relationships with key people throughout the company.
• Exceptional technical and non-technical presentation and communication skills.

PERKS OF BEING A PART of JUSTLIFE

Nothing would replace the start-up spirit, working with an evolving culture and fulfilling workplace! And, we offer you benefits like:

We care about you:

• One-day extra vacation on your birthday with our JustHoliday!
• Free Justlife credits so you can enjoy our own services.
• Work reality escapes opportunities through team-building games, challenges, and many more activities.

We improve you:

• Working with a great team and entrepreneurial spirit.
• Continuous learning with mentorship, coaching, on-the-job, and internal-external training.
• Never-ending growth and fast career development and internal career opportunities.
• A fair and objective Performance Management System.

We recognize you:

• Ignition of the hero in you through our ‘JustHeroes’ Reward and Recognition Program.
• Availability of company discounts and gift vouchers.
• A bonus for every successful Employee Referral.

About Us

At 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!