About Octopus by RTG Octopus by RTG is the tech hiring and outsourcing arm of  Robusta Technology Group , dedicated to connecting exceptional tech talent with top-tier organizations across the  MENA, GCC, Europe, the US, and Canada .
We specialize in building strong, long-term partnerships between skilled professionals and innovative companies.
Our mission is to  empower growth, innovation, and excellence  by matching the right talent with the right opportunities.
We are hiring a  Team Lead  to join an innovative travel tech startup serving the MENA region .
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys leading technical teams, driving delivery, and working in a modern, remote-friendly environment.
Job Purpose The Team Lead will oversee the technical direction and delivery of key projects, ensuring best practices in software architecture, development, and DevOps are consistently applied.
You will act as the main technical and leadership point of contact for stakeholders, guide the team through agile delivery, and proactively remove blockers to keep projects moving smoothly.
Key Responsibilities Lead and oversee the technical delivery of projects Ensure best practices in architecture, development, and code quality Coordinate sprint planning, execution, and retrospectives Act as the main point of contact for internal and external stakeholders Identify and resolve technical and team blockers proactively Mentor team members and support their professional growth Collaborate closely with the CTO on technical strategy and roadmap Way of Working We operate with a  modern, collaborative, and remote-friendly setup : Agile Methodology:  Scrum or Kanban with bi-weekly sprints and regular retrospectives Cloud-First:  Development, testing, and deployment managed via  Azure DevOps Security-First:  Authentication via  Auth0 , with strict data protection and compliance standards CI/CD:  Automated pipelines to ensure high code quality and fast, reliable releases Documentation & Knowledge Sharing:  Well-documented code and processes, plus regular knowledge-sharing sessions Proven experience in a  Team Lead / Technical Lead  role Strong background with a  modern tech stack  and  DevOps practices Hands-on experience with  Azure DevOps Solid understanding of  Agile environments  (Scrum / Kanban) Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills Fluency in English Ability to balance hands-on technical work with team leadership