Lead Engineer

About the Job: Kema is a fintech startup based in Dubai that aims to unlock and accelerate cash flow for SMEs in the MENA region. Our platform allows businesses to simplify their collections, accept online payments, and get paid faster through powerful automation.

Role Brief: As a Lead Engineer, you will be responsible for full-stack development to build and maintain our platform. You will work collaboratively with the development team to ensure the platform's functionality and performance meet our business needs.

Responsibilities:

• Build and maintain core systems, external integrations, and payment processing engines.
• Lead and mentor a team of engineers, ensuring high-quality development and best practices.
• Provide technical leadership, mentor team members, and conduct code reviews.
• Ensure an optimal balance of system performance, reliability, and security.
• Drive architectural decisions and own the technical roadmap for key systems.
• Ensure timely delivery of features while balancing technical debt and scalability.

Qualifications:

• Undergraduate Degree in Computer Science or equivalent with competitive grades.
• 6-8 years of full-time experience in software development.
• 2+ years of experience as a Lead Engineer or Team Lead.
• Strong debugging skills and experience with monitoring, logging, and incident management.
• Proven ability to mentor engineers, conduct code reviews, and drive technical excellence.
• Deep expertise in the Django framework.
• Experience with front-end frameworks like Vue.js or React.js.
• Proficiency with cloud platforms (AWS / Azure / GCP) and Kubernetes.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to architect scalable solutions.
• Strong experience with system design, performance optimization, and scalable architectures.

Technical Skills:

• Language: Python, Javascript
• Frameworks: Django, Vue.js
• Database: PostgreSQL

Application Instructions: Interested candidates with the required qualifications may email their CV to [email protected] with the email subject ‘Lead Engineer Application’.

Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates (On-site)

Work Conditions: Full-time