About the Job:
About the Role:
Join Damlag Where Innovation Meets Impact
At Damlag, we’re building scalable, high-performance platforms that power real-world solutions. Our culture is collaborative, ambitious, and deeply rooted in purpose—we don’t just build tech; we build the future.
We’re Hiring: Software Lead
We’re on the lookout for a Software Lead with 5+ years of hands-on experience to help shape the direction of our core platforms. You'll lead a talented team, work on high-impact projects, and have the freedom to influence architecture, scalability, and performance.
If you're ready to take ownership, grow with a fast-moving team, and build something meaningful, apply now by submitting CV and Behance.
Job Role:
Ensure optimal performance and stability of elCinema.com, Cinematic, and Chroma—especially during major traffic surges.
Lead the planning and execution of scalability strategies for peak-load handling.
Oversee the implementation of critical projects, including ElasticSearch and Cloudflare integration.
Collaborate weekly with the SysAdmin team to resolve system exceptions and maintain infrastructure health.
Champion technical excellence by promoting clean code, performance optimization, and effective use of Ruby and cloud-based solutions.
Conduct weekly backlog refinement meetings with the Product Owner (PO) to align development priorities with business objectives.
Lead weekly syncs with developers to monitor progress, address blockers, and provide hands-on guidance.
Mentor and coach junior developers, fostering a culture of continuous learning, accountability, and quality.
Collaborate monthly with the CTO to align ongoing technical initiatives with the company’s broader strategic vision.
Job Requirements:
Minimum 5 years of web development experience in a high-performance, scalable environment.
Experience in managing platform scalability, infrastructure reliability, and performance tuning, with hands-on involvement in high-traffic platforms and seasonal scalability, is a strong advantage.
At least 2 years in a leadership role, managing and mentoring developers.
Proficiency in Ruby is highly preferred. Alternatively, strong knowledge of PHP or Python.
Solid experience with Docker and Containerization best practices.
Strong background working with cloud platforms (AWS or GCP).
Competent in building and consuming REST APIs.
Comfortable with Linux environments and writing BASH scripts.
Proven expertise in web development, particularly with Ruby (preferred), or PHP/Python.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a performance-first mindset.
Ability to lead technical architecture discussions and make sound engineering decisions.
Agile mindset with familiarity in Scrum/Agile practices.
Core Skills :
Languages: Strong in Ruby (preferred), or PHP/Python
Infrastructure: Docker, Containers, AWS/GCP
Tools: ElasticSearch, REST APIs, CI/CD, Git
System: Linux environments & BASH scripting
Your Life at Damlag – Perks & More
Work Conditions:
Working Days: Sunday to Thursday
Working Hours: 10 AM - 6 PM
Days Off: Friday and Saturday
Package:
Competitive monthly compensation(70% fixed, 30% performance-based).
New laptop + remote work setup budget provided.
30 paid vacation days per year.