Full-Stack Engineering Lead

The Flex · Cairo, Egypt · Posted 2026-06-15

At The Flex, we believe renting a home should be as effortless as booking a ride.Our mission is to enable anyone to live anywhere, anytime, without friction.Powered by Base360.ai, our proprietary technology platform, we are building the operating system for modern renting—automating operations, connecting fragmented systems, and creating seamless experiences for guests, landlords, and operators across the world.We're looking for a Full-Stack Engineering Lead to help scale both our technology and our engineering culture.This is a hands-on leadership role. You'll spend the majority of your time building products, solving technical challenges, and architecting systems while also helping guide engineering standards, mentoring team members, and shaping the future of the platform.If you're excited about ownership, rapid execution, AI, automation, and building products that have real-world impact, we'd love to meet you.What You'll BuildAs a Full-Stack Engineering Lead, you'll lead the development of Base360.ai, the technology platform powering every aspect of The Flex.You'll work across product, engineering, AI, and operations to create scalable systems that automate processes, improve decision-making, and accelerate company growth.You'll be responsible not only for what gets built, but how it's built.Your MissionLead Product DevelopmentDesign, build, and launch high-impact products that improve guest experience, operational efficiency, and business performance.Architect Scalable SystemsMake key technical decisions that ensure the platform remains scalable, reliable, and maintainable as the company grows internationally.Drive Engineering ExcellenceEstablish engineering best practices, code quality standards, development workflows, and technical documentation.Mentor and Support EngineersProvide technical guidance, conduct code reviews, and help create a high-performance engineering culture focused on continuous improvement.Build Automation at ScaleDevelop systems that eliminate manual work and allow operations to scale efficiently across multiple markets.Integrate Critical PlatformsBuild and maintain integrations with platforms including Airbnb, Hostaway, Stripe, Twilio, Google, OpenAI, and other strategic partners.Leverage AIImplement AI-powered workflows, tools, and agents that improve productivity and decision-making across the business.Collaborate Across TeamsWork closely with product, operations, revenue, and leadership teams to translate business challenges into scalable technical solutions.Tech StackOur Current Stack IncludesPythonFastAPIReactTypeScriptSupabasePostgreSQLAWSOpenAI APIsStripeTwilioDockerGitHub ActionsYou don't need experience with every technology listed, but you should be comfortable learning quickly and leading technical decisions.What We're Looking ForMust HaveStrong full-stack software engineering experienceExperience designing and scaling production systemsStrong understanding of APIs, databases, cloud infrastructure, and system architectureExperience leading technical projects from concept to deploymentExcellent problem-solving and communication skillsAbility to balance speed with engineering qualityStrong ownership mentality and bias toward executionBonus PointsExperience leading engineers or technical teamsStartup or scale-up experienceExperience with AI products or LLM integrationsExperience with SaaS, marketplace, travel, or PropTech businessesExperience with FastAPI, React, AWS, or SupabaseWhat Success Looks LikeWithin Your First YearCore systems become more scalable, reliable, and automatedEngineering velocity increases significantlyTechnical debt is reduced without slowing innovationAI-powered workflows are deployed across the businessNew products are launched rapidly and effectivelyBase360.ai becomes a major competitive advantage for The FlexWhy Join The FlexReal OwnershipYou'll have direct influence over technology strategy, architecture, and product direction.Build at ScaleYour work will power thousands of stays across multiple countries.Lead by BuildingThis is a hands-on role where you'll spend your time creating solutions, not sitting in meetings.Small Team, Massive OpportunityWork closely with founders and help shape the future of both the platform and the engineering organization.Performance-Based RewardsCompetitive compensation with meaningful upside for exceptional performers.Remote-FirstWork from anywhere. We care about impact, not hours worked.This Role Is Not For You IfYou prefer large corporate environments with rigid processesYou enjoy managing more than buildingYou are uncomfortable making decisions with incomplete informationYou require detailed instructions for every taskYou are unwilling to take ownership beyond your immediate responsibilitiesIf you're excited about leading by example, building world-class software, and helping create the operating system for modern renting, we'd love to hear from you.

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