About the job
About Tamatem Plus:
Tamatem Plus is at the forefront of revolutionizing the gaming industry in the MENA region by building robust payments and e-commerce infrastructure. We empower game publishers and developers to broaden their reach throughout the region by facilitating local payment solutions, making gaming more accessible, and unlocking new avenues for revenue generation.
About the Role:
We are seeking a proactive Engineering Team Lead to spearhead a dynamic team of 4-5 engineers. This position is perfect for an individual who relishes coding, actively contributes to team success, and seeks to enhance their leadership qualities through regular coaching and project management. You will dedicate 60-70% of your time to hands-on engineering tasks, while the remaining time will be devoted to leadership responsibilities.
Please note, this is not a senior management role; we are looking for a technically adept developer prepared to blend coding expertise with effective team leadership.
Key Responsibilities
- Guide and mentor a compact team of engineers, providing constructive feedback and support in everyday operations.
- Remain actively engaged in engineering tasks, including design, coding, code review, testing, and troubleshooting.
- Work collaboratively with product managers on sprint planning, task prioritization, and delivery schedules.
- Assist in system design and ensure adherence to engineering best practices (SOLID principles, design patterns, clean code).
- Facilitate the integration of third-party services and payment systems.
- Promote growth and learning within the team.
- Contribute to ongoing improvements in processes, code quality, DevOps, and documentation.
Skills & Qualifications
- 8+ years of experience in software development (preferably with Python).
- A minimum of 2 years in a mentoring or leadership capacity (as a lead, mentor, or senior developer).
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- Proficient coding skills; experience with Django or similar frameworks is advantageous.
- Familiarity with scalable system/API design, relational and NoSQL databases, and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
- Able to excel in a collaborative and fast-paced environment.
- Strong communication skills and comfort in cross-functional teamwork.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with cloud services (AWS, GCP, Azure), CI/CD, and modern DevOps practices.
- Background in fintech, payments, or gaming sectors.
- Knowledge of testing frameworks and best practices in software security.
