Software Engineering Lead - Backend

Who Are We We Are Foodics! a leading restaurant management ecosystem and payment tech provider. Founded in 2014 with headquarter in Riyadh and offices across 5 countries, including UAE, Egypt, Jordan and Kuwait. We are currently serving customers and partners in over 35 different countries worldwide. Our innovative products have successfully processed over 6 billion (yes, billion with a B) orders so far! making Foodics one of the most rapidly evolving SaaS companies to ever emerge from the MENA region. Also Foodics has achieved three rounds of funding, with the latest raising $170 million in the largest SaaS funding round in MENA, boosting its innovation capabilities to better serve business owners. The Job in a Nutshell The Software Engineering Team Lead is responsible for leading and mentoring a team of software engineers to deliver high-quality software solutions that meet business objectives. This role requires a combination of technical expertise, strong leadership skills, and a strategic mindset. The ideal candidate will be able to effectively manage multiple projects, foster a collaborative work environment, and drive continuous improvement within the team. What You Will Do Build, develop, and mentor a high-performing software engineering team. Own software development projects from inception to completion, ensuring on-time and on-budget delivery. Provide technical leadership and support to the team, ensuring adherence to best practices and coding standards. Identify opportunities to enhance software development processes and implement improvements. Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other stakeholders to ensure alignment and achieve project goals. Conduct performance reviews, set objectives, and provide feedback to team members. Identify training needs, provide mentorship, and foster career growth within the team. Lead BE teams to deliver solutions through our software life cycle Work closely with PMs to define the direction of the product and the priorities of deliverables, which can be formalized as OKRs Analyze challenges and resolve technical problems Ensuring the development of well designed and testable code Break down tasks and distribute them across team members Support in providing code documentation and other inputs to technical documents Analyze product performance and redesign as required Review team members code and support improving code quality Interact and exchange ideas with other leads and team members Communicate team’s progress and blockers to management Be up to date with new technologies and best practices What Are We Looking For Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field Strong technical skills and understanding of software development methodologies (Agile, Scrum, etc.) Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills Understands modern software architecture design 5+ years experience building web applications using PHP 3+ years experience with the Laravel PHP framework Extensive experience with relational databases Familiarity with frontend platforms Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing Strong analytical skills and problem-solving abilities Creates great team spirit and strong commitment to achieving results Interest in utilizing and learning new technologies Proficiency in the English language, both written and verbal Being able to adapt to a time zone difference, and thrive in a remote working environment What We Offer You We believe you will love working at Foodics! We have an inclusive and diverse culture that encourages innovation and flexibility in remote, in-office, and hybrid work setups We offer highly competitive compensation packages in USD, including bonuses and the potential for shares We prioritize personal development and offer regular training and an annual learning stipend to tackle new challenges and grow your career in a hyper-growth environment Join a talented team of over 30 nationalities working in 14 countries, and gain valuable experience in an exciting industry We offer autonomy, mentoring, and challenging goals that create incredible opportunities for both you and the company