Development Team Lead

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On-site Full Time
Egypt , Alexandria
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Job Details

  • We are looking for a strong Development Team Lead to lead our software development team and take ownership of engineering execution across multiple projects.

  • This is a hands-on leadership role for someone with a strong technical background who can effectively manage developers, plan and track projects, manage deadlines, and make sound technical decisions.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage a team of software developers across multiple projects.

  • Plan, organize, and track engineering work using Jira.

  • Break down requirements into actionable technical tasks and ensure clear priorities.

  • Work with Project Managers to plan realistic timelines, milestones, and delivery targets.

  • Monitor project progress, identify blockers and risks, and take action to keep projects on schedule.

  • Provide technical guidance and review proposed solutions when needed.

  • Make practical technical decisions and help resolve complex engineering problems.

  • Manage team workload and ensure responsibilities are clearly assigned.

  • Support developer performance, growth, and accountability.

  • Handle technical and team-related challenges professionally, especially under pressure.

  • Ensure engineering work is delivered to the expected quality and standards.

  • Continuously improve team productivity, development practices, and delivery.

Requirements

Requirements

  • At least 1 year of proven experience leading a software development team.

  • Strong professional software engineering background with technical experience beyond the typical Senior Developer level.

  • Strong understanding of software architecture, APIs, databases, version control, and modern development practices.

  • Practical experience with Jira, project planning, task management, estimation, and deadline tracking.

  • Experience managing multiple projects or priorities simultaneously.

  • Strong technical problem-solving and decision-making skills.

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

  • Ability to manage developers, delegate effectively, and hold team members accountable.

  • Comfortable working under pressure and taking ownership of difficult situations.

  • Strong English communication skills.

Nice to Have

  • Experience working on enterprise or client-facing projects.

  • Experience with system design and technical planning.

  • Experience with CI/CD, cloud platforms, DevOps, or infrastructure concepts.

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