Technical Lead - WasteTech SaaS Platform

Flatgigs; Riyadh; Hybrid; SAR 262,000 - 375,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking tech company in Saudi Arabia is looking for a Technical Lead (Full Stack Engineer) to lead the development of a next-gen waste management SaaS platform. This hands-on leadership role involves designing scalable architecture, overseeing product development from MVP to full-scale, and integrating IoT technologies. Ideal candidates are adaptable and solutions-oriented, with expertise in modern web technologies such as React, Node.js, and cloud platforms. Flexible remote/hybrid work setup available.

Qualifications

• Proficient in React, Angular, or Vue.js with strong UI/UX sensibility.
• Expertise in Node.js, Java, or Python with microservices-based API design.
• Experience with SQL (PostgreSQL/MySQL); familiarity with NoSQL a plus.
• Experience connecting and managing data from IoT devices.
• Skilled in AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure; experience deploying full-stack SaaS solutions.
• Strong problem-solving and system design capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end product development from MVP through iterative growth.
• Design and architect a scalable SaaS platform.
• Oversee technical implementation and quality control.
• Integrate IoT devices for real-time data collection.
• Ensure high standards for security, compliance, and performance.
• Collaborate on product vision and technology innovation.

Skills

React

Angular

Vue.js

Node.js

Java

Python

PostgreSQL

MySQL

IoT Integration

AWS

Google Cloud

Azure

Job description

FlatGigs is hiring a Technical Lead (Full Stack Engineer) for a client developing a next-gen waste management SaaS platform designed to streamline operations, manage assets, and enable real-time data collection.

This is a hands-on leadership role focused on end-to-end product development, architecture design, and scalable platform execution. You’ll work closely with the founding team, driving key technical decisions and ensuring delivery excellence from MVP to scale.

We’re looking for someone who is adaptable, solutions-oriented, and motivated to build tech that solves real-world sustainability challenges.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end product development, from MVP through iterative growth.
• Design and architect a scalable SaaS platform with strong backend and frontend foundations.
• Oversee technical implementation, quality control, and release cycles.
• Integrate IoT devices for real-time data collection and processing.
• Ensure high standards for security, compliance, and platform performance.
• Collaborate on product vision, user feedback, and technology innovation.

• Frontend: Proficient in React, Angular, or Vue.js; strong UI/UX sensibility.
• Backend: Expertise in Node.js, Java, or Python with microservices-based API design.
• Database: Experience with SQL (PostgreSQL/MySQL); familiarity with NoSQL a plus.
• IoT Integration: Experience connecting and managing data from IoT devices.
• Cloud & DevOps: Skilled in AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure; experience deploying full-stack SaaS solutions.
• Strong problem-solving and system design capabilities.
• Comfortable working independently in a remote/hybrid start-up environment.

Be part of a mission-driven startup solving real operational and environmental challenges.

Own the technical roadmap and influence product direction from day one.

Flexible remote/hybrid working setup based in Saudi Arabia.

Future opportunity to build and lead a growing tech team.