Job Description

Role Overview

We are looking for a Product Lead - Software Engineer with deep expertise in PHP and Drupal to join our platform team. This role is for someone who thinks like a product engineer--owning outcomes, driving iterative delivery, and ensuring the technical execution aligns with user needs and business goals. You will lead development efforts, collaborate across functions, and contribute to a product operating model focused on value delivery, transparency, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Product Engineering & Delivery

? Own end-to-end delivery of product features, from discovery to deployment and iteration. ? Translate product requirements into scalable, maintainable technical solutions using PHP and Drupal. ? Deliver in small, testable increments and participate in regular demos to validate value. ? Monitor system performance, reliability, and operational metrics to drive improvements.

Technical Leadership

? Lead and mentor developers in PHP/Drupal best practices and product engineering principles. ? Ensure code quality, security, and compliance with architectural standards. ? Collaborate with product managers, AI engineers, and data teams to co-design solutions. ? Participate in and facilitate peer code reviews and technical planning sessions.

Collaboration & Communication

? Work within a cross-functional team to align technical execution with product goals. ? Raise blockers early and communicate technical trade-offs clearly. ? Maintain clear documentation for features, systems, and decisions.
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? Support team members in delivering value and meeting shared objectives.

Product Mindset Execution

? Focus on measurable outcomes--usability, adoption, system performance, and business KPIs. ? Treat technical and architectural decisions as hypotheses to be validated through delivery and feedback. ? Iterate quickly based on stakeholder input and data insights. ? Ensure features are always demo-ready and aligned with user and leadership expectations.

Qualifications

? Minimum 5 years of experience in software engineering with strong expertise in PHP and Drupal. ? Proven experience in a product-driven development environment, preferably within agile or product operating models. ? Strong understanding of modern PHP frameworks, Drupal architecture, and backend integrations. ? Experience leading technical projects or mentoring developers. ? Ability to work collaboratively with non-technical stakeholders and translate business needs into technical solutions. ? Excellent communication skills and a proactive, outcome-oriented mindset.

Preferred Skills

? Familiarity with DevOps practices, CI/CD, and cloud platforms. ? Experience with API design, data integration, and system scalability. ? Knowledge of accessibility, security, and performance best practices. ? Exposure to AI or data-driven product development is a plus.

Success Indicators

? Features delivered iteratively and aligned with product goals. ? High code quality and system reliability with minimal rework. ? Effective collaboration with cross-functional teams and clear communication of technical decisions.
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? Leadership in technical reviews, planning, and knowledge sharing. ? Consistent contribution to product outcomes and team growth.
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: AED15,000.00 - AED17,000.00 per month

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