Squad Lead at Integrant

Cairo, Cairo, Egypt -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Dec, 25

Salary

0.0

Posted On

22 Sep, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Risk Mitigation, Resource Allocation, Quality Oversight, Stakeholder Collaboration, Reporting, Strategic Thinking, Skill Development, Coaching, Performance Feedback, Career Development, KPI Setting, Roadmap Creation, Initiative Execution, Quality Management, Leadership, Problem-Solving

Industry

Software Development

Description

Squad Lead Roles and Responsibilities 1. Account Responsibilities Risk Mitigation: Create and manage risk mitigation plans for all projects within the squad, including identifying potential challenges and implementing proactive solutions (aligns with Technical Project Lead responsibilities). Resource Allocation and Prioritization: Manage resource assignments and prioritize effectively to ensure that squad resources are optimally utilized. Quality and Delivery Oversight: Ensure the squad consistently delivers Integrant’s brand promise—high-quality deliverables paired with excellent service. Collaboration with Stakeholders: Collaborate with account management, HR, and sales/marketing teams to understand current and future project requirements and align squad deliverables accordingly. Reporting: Provide regular reports to the CEO and other departments, outlining squad achievements, challenges, and potential solutions. Strategic Thinking: Assess the future of projects strategically, identifying areas for growth and improvement. Efficiency and Utilization Metrics: Track and optimize utilization, efficiency, quality, and productivity, ensuring alignment with account expectations. Investment Justification: For any investments, define their value using SWOT analysis to guide decision-making and prove the return on investment. 2. People Responsibilities Skill Development: Promote continuous learning by providing training in technical and soft skills, ensuring alignment with both project and organizational objectives. Coaching and Mentorship: Act as a coach and mentor to team members, focusing on planning, leadership, and other soft skills essential for their growth. Performance Feedback: Provide regular performance feedback, addressing any underperformance constructively to ensure improvement. Career Development Support: Support career development by helping team members identify and overcome blockers in their technical or soft skills journey. Setting KPIs and Metrics: Define KPIs and metrics to measure individual productivity, utilization, and quality, aligning them with Career Development Plans (CDP) and assigned projects. Roadmap Creation for Growth: Establish clear, personalized roadmaps for each employee, outlining steps for progression and the required technical and soft skills. Constructive Feedback and Motivation: Deliver constructive feedback tailored to individual personalities, motivating team members to meet their objectives. Win-Win Solutions: Balance employee needs with organizational objectives to foster an environment where both employee and organizational goals are met. 3. Organization Responsibilities Initiative Execution: Implement initiatives and enhancements that contribute to organizational growth and improvement. Positive Impact through Suggestions: Actively provide suggestions for organizational enhancement and develop clear action plans for improvement. Encouraging Participation: Encourage team members to participate in organizational activities, fostering a sense of community and shared purpose. OKR Engagement: Align squad efforts with Organizational Key Results (OKRs), implementing strategies that benefit the employee, project, and organization as a whole. Professional Experience 12+ years of professional experience in software development or a related field. At least 4 years of experience as a people manager, with a proven track record of mentoring and developing teams. Technical Expertise Strong skills in software architecture and design, with the ability to create secure, scalable, and reliable solutions. In-depth knowledge of industry-standard best practices, development lifecycle processes, and methodologies. Experience with Agile methodologies is a plus. Proficiency in manual and automated unit testing for data-driven back-end applications with high transaction throughput. Quality Management and Metrics Thorough understanding of quality management principles and practices. Experience leveraging metrics to drive decision-making and implement process improvements. Leadership and Communication Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively communicate across teams and stakeholders. Proven ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment, demonstrating strong organizational and prioritization skills. Self-motivated and action-oriented, with the ability to work independently while thriving in a high-productivity, multi-tasking environment. Problem-Solving and Decision-Making Decisive and proactive approach to work, willing to take a hands-on role to ensure deliverables are met on time and at a high quality. Demonstrated expertise in delivering high-quality enterprise applications, ensuring alignment with business needs. Competitive compensation package Supportive and friendly work environment Premium medical insurance [employee +family] English language development courses Interest-free loans paid over 2.5 years Employment referral program Premium location in Maadi & Nasr City Social insurance Flexible work schedules Perks: events, sponsored lunch, game area, rooftop hangout + more!

Responsibilities

The Squad Lead is responsible for managing account responsibilities, including risk mitigation, resource allocation, and ensuring quality deliverables. They also oversee people responsibilities such as skill development, coaching, and performance feedback.