Technical Team Lead

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Qualifications:

Strong proficiency in system architecture and coding (Python, React, JavaScript)., Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) and Agile methodologies., Proven experience leading technical teams and mentoring team members., Excellent client-facing skills and exceptional communication abilities..

Key responsibilities:

  • Lead a technical team in developing and implementing client-focused solutions.
  • Act as the primary point of contact for clients, managing technical requirements and expectations.
  • Oversee project scope definition, ensuring clear deliverables and timelines.
  • Regularly report project progress, risks, and milestones to clients and stakeholders.

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MENA Alliances
11 - 50 Employees
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Job description

This is a remote position.

About the Role: 


MENA Alliances is seeking a Technical Team Lead. You will play a pivotal role in driving technical excellence and delivering client-focused solutions. This role combines leadership, technical expertise, and client relationship management to oversee the development and implementation of innovative solutions. You'll lead a dynamic technical team, ensure the delivery of high-quality results, and act as the primary liaison between clients and internal teams.

Key Responsibilities:

Technical Leadership:

  • Lead a dynamic technical team in developing and implementing solutions that align with the client's requirements and business objectives.

  • Possess a deep understanding of system architecture, coding practices, and technical frameworks to guide the team in refining and delivering the technical scope.

  • Ensure technical feasibility, quality, and alignment with best practices throughout the project lifecycle, from planning to execution.

Client Communication and Requirement Management:

  • Act as the primary point of contact for the client, gathering, clarifying, and communicating technical requirements.

  • Translate complex client needs into clear, actionable tasks for the team, ensuring alignment and mutual understanding across all stakeholders.

  • Represent the technical team in client meetings, managing expectations, addressing queries, and ensuring client satisfaction.

Scope Definition and Control:

  • Collaborate with clients and stakeholders to define a clear, high-level scope of work and identify technical features.

  • Work closely with the team to break down the scope into actionable deliverables, ensuring clear milestones and timelines.

  • Monitor for scope creep, evaluate its impact, and communicate necessary adjustments to clients and stakeholders.

Team Coordination and Performance:

  • Oversee the technical team’s progress, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality solutions.

  • Foster clear, open, and consistent communication within the team, ensuring alignment on objectives, priorities, and deadlines.

  • Provide mentorship and guidance to team members, supporting their professional development and maintaining high team morale.

  • Resolve technical challenges, address blockers, and ensure the team has the resources and support needed to succeed.

Progress Reporting:

  • Regularly report progress, blockers, milestones, and risks to both the client and internal stakeholders.

  • Proactively identify potential risks and propose mitigation strategies to keep the project on track.

  • Use project management tools (e.g., Jira, Trello) to provide transparent progress updates.



Requirements
Key Skills and Qualifications:

Technical Expertise:

  • Strong proficiency in system architecture, coding (Python, and being able to understand React and JavaScript) and software development processes.

  • Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure) and Agile methodologies is a plus.

  • Solid understanding of software development best practices, including code quality, testing, and deployment.

Leadership Skills:

  • Proven experience leading technical teams, driving collaboration, and ensuring timely, high-quality project delivery.

  • Ability to mentor and guide team members, supporting their growth and maintaining a positive team environment.

  • Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make sound technical and project-related decisions.

Client Management:

  • Excellent client-facing skills with the ability to clearly articulate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

  • Experience managing client relationships, setting expectations, and delivering customer satisfaction.

Communication:

  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, ensuring clear, effective communication between clients, stakeholders, and team members.

  • Ability to tailor communication style based on the audience, ensuring understanding across diverse groups.

Problem-Solving:

  • Adept at identifying, diagnosing, and addressing technical challenges and risks throughout the project lifecycle.

  • Strong analytical skills to evaluate issues and propose innovative solutions.

Project Management:

  • Deep understanding of scope definition, task prioritization, timeline management, and risk mitigation.

  • Experience with project management tools (e.g., Jira, Asana) and Agile processes for efficient project tracking and execution.



Benefits
  • Remote Work: Work from anywhere. 
  • Hourly-Based Role: Enjoy the flexibility to manage your schedule.

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Experience

Spoken language(s):
English
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Other Skills

  • Leadership
  • Communication
  • Problem Solving
  • Decision Making
  • Team Management

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