Software Engineer L3

About the role

ZenHR, a cloud-based HRMS serving employers in the MENA region, is looking for a Software Engineer L3. The role leads the technical direction of projects, mentors teammates and sets the standard for engineering excellence, while also designing, building, testing and supporting websites, mobile apps and server infrastructure.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of complex features and large-scale projects.
• Collaborate with engineering leadership to define technical direction and success metrics.
• Mentor and coach junior and mid-level engineers through feedback and guidance.
• Review designs and code to ensure maintainability, scalability and security.
• Identify technical debt and drive initiatives to improve long-term sustainability and reliability.
• Partner with product and other teams to align engineering work with business goals.
• Set quality standards by ensuring testing, alerting and documentation are in place.

Required profile

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science or a related field.
• 4+ years of experience building and maintaining scalable systems in a professional environment.
• Proven track record of leading technical projects or initiatives.
• Experience mentoring or guiding other engineers.
• Ability to align technical decisions with business objectives and communicate across teams.

Required skills

• Deep experience with back-end and front-end development, including JavaScript, PostgreSQL and related frameworks.
• Strong understanding of system design, scalability and performance optimization.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, monitoring tools and infrastructure best practices.
• Ruby or Ruby on Rails is a plus, not required.

What we offer

• Flexible working hours and a remote/work-from-home option.
• Health insurance coverage from day one.
• Access to online and in-person mental health sessions.
• A supportive work atmosphere and a culture focused on diversity and inclusion.