Tech Lead & Senior Engineer - Scalable Backend

Hoxton Wealth; Dubai; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A global wealth management firm based in Dubai is looking for a Senior Engineer / Tech Lead to provide hands-on technical leadership. The ideal candidate will have 5-8 years of software engineering experience and be proficient in PHP, Node.js, and Python. Responsibilities include leading technical design, mentoring engineers, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality, maintainable systems in collaboration with cross-functional teams. This role emphasizes ownership, communication, and collaboration in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of experience in software engineering with technical leadership.
• Strong hands-on experience with PHP, Node.js, and Python.
• Experience leading small teams or as a technical point of contact.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical design and implementation for complex features and systems.
• Act as a technical lead for engineering teams.
• Mentor engineers through code reviews and technical coaching.

Skills

PHP

Node.js

Python

CI/CD automation

Technical leadership

Software architecture

Problem-solving skills

Job description

A global wealth management firm based in Dubai is looking for a Senior Engineer / Tech Lead to provide hands-on technical leadership. The ideal candidate will have 5-8 years of software engineering experience and be proficient in PHP, Node.js, and Python. Responsibilities include leading technical design, mentoring engineers, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality, maintainable systems in collaboration with cross-functional teams. This role emphasizes ownership, communication, and collaboration in a dynamic environment.