Lead Web Developer / Web Development Ops Engineer

Interweave Agency; Dubai; Hybrid; AED 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A digital innovation agency in Dubai seeks a Lead Web Developer / Web Development Ops Engineer to oversee and mentor developers. You will architect high-performance digital products and collaborate across teams to deliver impactful solutions. The ideal candidate has over 8 years of experience, excels in PHP, WordPress, and JavaScript, and possesses strong communication skills. Enjoy a hybrid work setup and competitive compensation.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Hybrid work setup

Meal vouchers

Performance bonus

Personalized gear

Qualifications

• 8+ years of professional experience building websites and web apps.
• Team leadership skills including code reviews and mentorship.
• Excellent communication skills for non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and mentor a team of web developers.
• Architect and lead the development of custom websites and applications.
• Communicate technical solutions to clients and non-technical teams.

Skills

Mastery of PHP

WordPress

WooCommerce

Laravel

Advanced skills in JavaScript

React

Performance optimization

SEO/AEO knowledge

Strong communication skills

Job description

We are INTERWEAVE. And interweaving is our way.

A strategy-led, digital-first, ideas and innovation company. An integrated marketing and communications agency based in Athens and London. We build brands, craft experiences, and engineer digital products that deliver real-world impact. We’re thinkers, makers, technologists, and strategists, and we’re looking for a Lead Web Developer / Web Development Ops Engineer to join our growing team.

About the role

This is not a typical development job.

You’ll be part of a multidisciplinary team working on iconic projects such as:

• Building a digital ecosystem for the Benaki Museum, enhancing culture through technology and creating seamless digital experiences for visitors
• Designing web experiences for Electra Hotels, blending UX precision with elegant engineering for hospitality audiences
• Developing high-performance platforms optimized for AEO (Answer Engine Optimization), conversions, smart automations, and rigorous testing
• Engineering digital products built for speed, scale, and measurable results
• Participating in our AI studio

As a lead, you’ll guide a talented development team, review and improve code, mentor juniors, and oversee deployment workflows. You’ll collaborate with strategists, designers, marketers, and clients to bring ideas to life, beautifully and effectively.

You’ll also represent the dev team in meetings, helping clients understand how technology translates into business value.

This role is for someone who codes with intention and leads with clarity.

What you’ll do

• Oversee and mentor a team of web developers, promoting best practices and clean, efficient code
• Architect and lead the development of custom websites, digital products, e-commerce solutions, and web applications
• Ensure optimal deployment workflows, performance, and maintainability across projects
• Review code, set standards, and optimize for performance, SEO, AEO, accessibility, and scalability
• Communicate technical solutions to non-technical audiences — internally and with clients
• Collaborate across teams to align development work with strategy, UX, content, and KPIs
• Stay updated with web trends, frameworks, and AI capabilities
• Help build platforms and digital products that are measurable, testable, and result-driven

Requirements

What you bring

• 8+ years of professional experience building websites and web apps
• Mastery of PHP, WordPress, WooCommerce, and Laravel
• Advanced skills in JavaScript and React
• Experience with web architecture, database design, deployment pipelines, CI/CD
• Strong understanding of performance optimization, SEO/AEO, and code efficiency
• Experience with analytics, conversion tracking, and result-oriented development
• Team leadership skills: code reviews, mentorship, feedback, task prioritization
• Excellent communication skills, especially in translating technical concepts for business teams or clients
• A growth mindset and openness to experimentation — AI, automations, testing frameworks
• Passion for the web and excitement for AI

Bonus if you have

• Experience working in a digital agency, consultancy, product studio, or services startup
• Built B2B platforms targeting European and MENA markets
• Interest in accessibility, UX, or ethical tech
• Experience with test-driven development and performance monitoring

Benefits

What we offer

• The chance to work on high-impact, high-visibility digital experiences
• A hybrid setup based in Athens, with options for WFH and WFA (Work From Home/Anywhere)
• A close-knit team of curious, talented people
• Opportunities to learn, teach, experiment, and lead
• Competitive compensation and career development
• The chance to shape the future of an independent, values-driven company with global ambitions
• Personalized gear of your choice
• Meal vouchers, subsidized meals, and a company car
• Performance bonus

This is your chance to lead, build with purpose, code for beauty and performance, and shape the digital experiences of tomorrow’s most ambitious brands and institutions.