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 teamOwn software development projects from inception to completion, ensuring on-time and on-budget deliveryProvide technical leadership and support to the team, ensuring adherence to best practices and coding standardsIdentify opportunities to enhance software development processes and implement improvementsCollaborate with product managers, designers, and other stakeholders to ensure alignment and achieve project goalsConduct performance reviews, set objectives, and provide feedback to team membersIdentify training needs, provide mentorship, and foster career growth within the teamLead BE teams to deliver solutions through our software life cycleWork closely with PMs to define the direction of the product and the priorities of deliverables, which can be formalized as OKRsAnalyze challenges and resolve technical problemsEnsuring the development of well designed and testable codeBreak down tasks and distribute them across team membersSupport in providing code documentation and other inputs to technical documentsAnalyze product performance and redesign as requiredReview team members code and support improving code qualityInteract and exchange ideas with other leads and team membersCommunicate team's progress and blockers to managementBe up to date with new technologies and best practicesWhat Are We Looking For❓Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related fieldStrong technical skills and understanding of software development methodologies (Agile, Scrum, etc.)Excellent communication and interpersonal skillsStrong problem-solving and decision-making skillsUnderstands modern software architecture design5+ years experience building web applications using PHP3+ years experience with the Laravel PHP frameworkExtensive experience with relational databasesFamiliarity with frontend platformsAbility to communicate effectively verbally and in writingStrong analytical skills and problem-solving abilitiesCreates great team spirit and strong commitment to achieving resultsInterest in utilizing and learning new technologiesProficiency in the English language, both written and verbalBeing able to adapt to a time zone difference, and thrive in a remote working environmentWhat We Offer You❗We believe you will love working at Foodics!We offer highly competitive compensation packages, including bonuses and the potential for sharesWe prioritize personal development and offer regular training and an annual learning stipend to tackle new challenges and grow your career in a hyper-growth environmentJoin a talented team of over 30 nationalities working in 14 countries, and gain valuable experience in an exciting industryWe offer autonomy, mentoring, and challenging goals that create incredible opportunities for both you and the company