Full-Stack Technical Team Leader – Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (Open to Relocation)

GBE Logistics; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company in Riyadh is seeking a Technical Leader to supervise a development team. The role involves ensuring high-quality system implementation, translating business requirements, and managing coding standards. Ideal candidates will have over 7 years of experience in software development, strong PHP and JavaScript skills, and proven leadership abilities. This position offers the opportunity to influence project direction and collaborate with various stakeholders to enhance system performance.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of hands-on experience in software development.
• Proven experience as a Technical Team Leader or Senior Software Developer.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a team of developers to ensure quality system implementation.
• Translate business requirements into functional and technical specifications.
• Write clean, scalable code using PHP and JavaScript.
• Monitor project progress to meet quality standards and deadlines.
• Conduct technical interviews and support cross-functional collaboration.

Skills

PHP expertise (Laravel, CodeIgniter)

JavaScript proficiency (Node.js, Vue.js, React)

System architecture knowledge

Version control (Git)

Debugging and performance optimization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or Software Engineering

Job description

Technical Leadership

• Lead and supervise a team of developers to ensure high-quality system implementation and delivery.
• Provide technical guidance, code reviews, and mentoring to junior and mid-level developers.
• Translate business requirements into functional and technical specifications.
• Ensure best practices in coding standards, architecture, and system performance.

System Implementation & Development

• Oversee the implementation of company systems and ensure successful deployment across departments.
• Write clean, scalable code using PHP and JavaScript for system enhancements and integrations.
• Manage backend and frontend development tasks, including APIs, dashboards, and custom modules.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve system issues in real-time.

Project & Strategy Execution

• Collaborate with project managers to plan IT strategies, define timelines, and allocate team tasks.
• Monitor project progress and ensure all deliverables meet quality standards and deadlines.
• Identify process gaps and propose improvements to enhance system performance and team efficiency.

Team Management & Communication

• Assign tasks, set performance goals, and ensure proper workload distribution.
• Support cross-functional collaboration and act as the technical point of contact with stakeholders.
• Conduct technical interviews for new hires and contribute to building a strong tech team.

Quality Assurance & Documentation

• Ensure comprehensive testing, including unit, integration, and system testing.
• Maintain clear technical documentation for systems, updates, and integrations.
• Follow IT security protocols and ensure compliance with internal and external policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• 7+ years of hands-on experience in software development.
• Proven experience as a Technical Team Leader or Senior Software Develop

Technical Skills

• Expert proficiency in PHP (Laravel, CodeIgniter, or similar frameworks).
• Strong experience in JavaScript (Node.js, Vue.js, React, or similar frameworks).
• Solid understanding of MySQL, APIs, RESTful services, and system architecture.
• Experience with version control (Git), CI / CD pipelines is a plus.
• Ability to debug and optimize performance for both backend and frontend systems.