Lead Software Engineer

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About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Staff Software Engineer to lead the design and delivery of secure, scalable backend systems. This is a hands-on leadership role with responsibilities spanning architecture, coding, and mentoring, while partnering closely with Product and cross-functional teams.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design and build reliable, testable, production-ready backend services.
  • Drive architectural decisions and own features end-to-end.
  • Write clean, maintainable code with strong test coverage.
  • Mentor engineers and set best practices across the team.
  • Oversee system monitoring, incident response, and workflow improvements.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally and contribute to hiring efforts.
  • 5+ years backend experience, 4+ years with Node.js & TypeScript.
  • Strong expertise in AWS (Lambda, Cognito, S3, DynamoDB, SQS/SNS, CloudFormation).
  • Experience with serverless, microservices, event-driven architectures.
  • Skilled in TDD, CI/CD, REST/GraphQL APIs, secure coding.
  • Proficiency in SQL and NoSQL databases.
  • Startup/fast-paced environment experience preferred.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the salary disclosed for the Lead Software Engineer position at Flatgigs?
The salary for this Lead Software Engineer role at Flatgigs is not publicly listed. Click "Apply Now" to learn more about the compensation package on their official careers page.
Where is the Lead Software Engineer position at Flatgigs located?
This Lead Software Engineer role at Flatgigs is based in Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
How do I apply for the Lead Software Engineer position at Flatgigs?
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When was the Lead Software Engineer job at Flatgigs posted?
This Lead Software Engineer position at Flatgigs was posted on Oct 7, 2025. Apply as soon as possible โ€” early applications are often reviewed first.
Lead Software Engineer
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