Lead Developer Senior Startup Studio Digital

Dubai, DU, AE, United Arab Emirates

Job Description

About us



For more than

15 years

, we have been designing, launching, and operating successful digital services in Europe: SaaS, automated online platforms, and high-performance funnels.
This experience has given us strong expertise in

digital acquisition, SEO, monetization, and industrialization of online services

.

We are now opening our new

Tech & Development hub in Business Bay (Dubai)

in mid-October.
Our goal is to build a true

digital factory

, capable of producing and scaling

dozens of projects every year

under the

startup studio model

.

We work exclusively on

our own projects

- no external clients - which gives us

full agility and ownership of the value we create

.

Our ambition



Establish Dubai as our

international technology hub

and the core of our digital production. Build a diversified portfolio of

profitable online services

(SaaS, API-first, e-services, platforms). Leverage the

latest technologies

: generative AI, OpenAI, advanced automation, and API-first approaches. Grow a team of

20-30 tech talents

within 2-3 years, organized into agile squads. Make

data collection and analysis

a central pillar to continuously

understand, measure, and optimize

the performance of our products.

Your role



We are hiring a

Senior Lead Developer

to join us

from mid-October

and take a

foundational role

in our Dubai hub.

Your responsibilities:

Define the technical architecture

: stack choices, coding standards, CI/CD pipelines, and best practices. Lead the development of our first strategic projects (

React / Next.js, Node/NestJS, PostgreSQL

).

Implement robust data tracking and analytics pipelines

(events, dashboards, KPIs) to ensure every site and service can be measured and optimized.

Experiment with cutting-edge technologies

: AI (OpenAI, GPT, APIs), automation workflows, and no-code/low-code where relevant.

Mentor and grow

a small team of developers (mid/junior) as the studio expands. Collaborate closely with our designer and SEO specialist to deliver

modern, high-performance, SEO-friendly products

. Act as the

main technical counterpart to the leadership team

, contributing to strategic decisions and preparing the organization to scale rapidly. Take

calculated risks on emerging technologies

that can give us a competitive advantage.

Profile we are looking for



7+ years of experience in web development

, including

2-3 years in a lead, architect, or senior technical role

. Strong expertise in

React / Next.js

,

Node.js / NestJS

,

PostgreSQL / Prisma

. Solid knowledge of professional development practices:

CI/CD, GitHub, automated testing, code reviews

. Proven experience with

data tracking and analytics

(GTM, GA4, dashboards, event pipelines). Strong interest in

new technologies

: AI, OpenAI, API-first, automation. A curious mindset and the ability to

test, experiment, and innovate quickly

. Capacity to

design robust architectures

and

mentor other developers

. Highly autonomous, proactive, with a long-term vision. Professional English required (French is a plus).

What we offer



A strategic role

: you will be the first lead developer in our Dubai hub.

Fast-track growth

: potential to become

Head of Tech within 12 months

, and later move into a full technical leadership role.

Performance bonuses

: success-based incentives and the possibility of a mid-term equity/participation plan.

An attractive work environment

: Located in

Business Bay

, one of Dubai's most central and dynamic districts.

Metro access

nearby and

parking available

. Modern, bright offices designed for collaboration.

Compensation package

:

Competitive salary:

20,000-25,000 AED/month (tax-free)

. Employment visa +

premium health insurance

.

30 days of paid annual leave

.

1 annual flight ticket

to your home country. Full-time,

on-site position

in Business Bay (no remote).
Why join us?

This is a rare opportunity to join a

startup studio with over 15 years of proven success in Europe

, and to play a

foundational role in our Dubai expansion

.

You won't just be a senior developer - you will be the

co-architect of our international growth

. Your technical decisions, especially regarding

data-driven tracking and architecture

, will directly shape the success of our projects and the scale of our studio.

Join us to

experiment, innovate, and industrialize

the most promising ideas, while benefiting from

rapid career growth, motivating performance bonuses, and a central location in Business Bay

.

Applications

: position available

from mid-October 2025

. Please send your CV + GitHub + a project you are particularly proud of.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: AED20,000.00 - AED25,000.00 per month

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD2029884
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Dubai, DU, AE, United Arab Emirates
  • Education
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