Tech Lead

We are seeking, on behalf of our client, a (Tech Lead).

Responsibilities

Design and implement the matching engine and geospatial queries. Build and maintain the driver's wallet as a double-entry ledger. Architect and implement distributed trip state machines across apps and backend. Set up and manage real-time infrastructure (channels, auth, presence). Oversee deployments, observability, telemetry, and on-call practices.

Lead code reviews, mentor engineers, and makes long-term architectural decisions.

Requirements

8+ years of backend engineering experience, including systems with money flows, state machines, or real-time coordination. Strong relational database expertise (transactions, indexing, query optimization). Experience with realtime systems (WebSockets, pub/sub, channel-based architectures). Strong engineering judgment in typed languages (TypeScript, Java, Go, Kotlin, etc.)

Proven track record of leading small teams technically. Comfortable with operational responsibilities (deployments, observability, incident response). Working English; Arabic is a strong plus. Experience stack: TypeScript, Node.js, Next.js, PostgreSQL/PostGIS, Ably, React Native/Expo. Background in ride-hailing, logistics, marketplaces, or fintech.

Experience with self-hosted infrastructure (Docker, Hetzner). Familiarity with offline-first systems and the Libyan market.