As a Head of Engineering (Software Development) you will be leading OLX Egypt and Lebanon engineering organization. You will coach and grow Tech Leads and work with your team of 25 software engineers to shape the future of our main. You will define the Software Development roadmap including budgeting and as a key member of our strategy team, you will also contribute and shape the overall OLX strategy.
A Head of Engineering (Software Development) is an expert in building great teams by understanding the dynamics of the teams and harnessing strengths of each team member to make them an efficient unit. She/He understands and believes in our core values and is a proponent of empowering the team to make the right decisions.
Job responsibilities:
● Take responsibility for the Software Development roadmap and deliverables as well as contribute to the overall OLX strategy.
● Lead, grow and inspire a team of 25 software engineers
● Coach and grow the Team Leads and create an environment that attracts best in class talent.
● Lead architectural and system design initiatives, manage our on-going transformation towards microservices and improve team velocity by putting a high focus on test and release automation (continuous delivery)
● Be close to product managers and get actively involved in product innovation and vertical expansion driven by technology trends e.g. AI
Job requirements:
● 10+ years of software development work experience in a rapid growth environment
● Experience in building and leading large engineering organizations across multiple locations (+20 engineers; leader of leads)
● Strong technical background and a good understanding of current technology trends
● Experience with microservice architectures in a cloud-based environment (AWS) as well as with continuous delivery focusing on fast release cycles while maintaining quality and measuring technical health
● Strong business acumen and communication skills, with the ability to share technical ideas and direction across the organization and a proven ability to influence decision making at all levels
● The job may require some hands-on technical involvement, basically you need to be ready to roll out your sleeves (when needed).
OLX Lebanon is the #1 marketplace for selling and buying online in Lebanon. Our aim is to upgrade people’s lives by facilitating deals and identifying attractive opportunities for individuals and businesses. Our broader vision is to strengthen local economies, empower small businesses, and help everyone in making smarter choices for themselves, the market, and the planet. OLX Lebanon is part of EMPG, one of the few unicorns in the Middle East region with presence in more than 50 cities across geographies and more than 4,500 employees under different brands including OLX, Dubizzle, Bayut, Zameen, Mubawab, bproperty, Lamudi, Sector Labs and Kaidee.
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