Lead Application Engineer

Krebar International; London; Remote; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the SaaS sector is seeking an experienced Engineering Lead to drive product innovation and guide a remote team. The role involves hands-on coding with Ruby on Rails, developing strategic roadmaps, and integrating AI capabilities. Ideal candidates will possess a blend of technical expertise and leadership skills, thriving in a collaborative environment while ensuring scalable performance.

Qualifications

• Experience in a senior engineering role with leadership and hands-on coding.
• Strong expertise in Ruby on Rails is required.
• Deep understanding of SaaS architecture and cloud platforms.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Engineering Strategy and set technical roadmap.
• Actively code during architectural builds.
• Hire, mentor, and develop engineering talent.

Skills

Ruby on Rails

Leadership

Communication

Tools

Vue.js

Job description

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Our firm is partnering with a global, product-led SaaS company to find an experienced Engineering Lead with deep expertise in Ruby on Rails. This company offers a remote-first environment and builds a visual content creation platform used by professionals worldwide to create infographics, presentations, and videos—without needing extensive design experience. Their tools are enhanced by AI to accelerate creativity and improve user outcomes.

Location: Remote (within EMEA or APAC preferred)

Time Zone Requirement: Must have some overlap with UTC+8 hours

About the Role:

We’re searching for a strategic and hands-on Engineering Lead to guide the next phase of product innovation. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on both writing clean, scalable code and leading technical direction. You’ll have the opportunity to shape engineering practices, mentor a distributed team, and contribute directly to mission-critical builds. A coding assessment will be part of the interview process.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the Engineering Strategy: Set and drive the technical roadmap aligned with business goals
• Be Hands-On: Actively code, especially during architectural builds and complex problem-solving
• Grow the Team: Hire, mentor, and develop engineering talent while building a collaborative team culture
• Build for Scale: Ensure system architecture supports performance, security, and long-term growth
• Collaborate Across Teams: Partner with product, design, and marketing teams to deliver world-class software
• Integrate AI: Bring forward-thinking perspectives on machine learning and AI capabilities
• Refine Processes: Champion DevOps best practices and continuous improvement in workflows

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience in a senior engineering role with both leadership and hands-on coding responsibilities
• Strong expertise in Ruby on Rails (required); familiarity with Vue.js is a plus
• Deep understanding of SaaS architecture, cloud platforms, and modern CI/CD pipelines
• Proven ability to lead remote teams and create strong engineering culture
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Passion for clean design, usability, and building tools users love

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Industries

  Software Development and IT System Custom Software Development

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