Technical Lead
Location: Remote (preference: Egypt / MENA)
Company: Safra.io – Travel startup based in Abu Dhabi
Compensation: USD $2,000–$2,800/month (depending on experience and match)
Start Date: As soon as possible
About Safra
Safra is an AI-powered travel platform on a mission to make trip planning feel effortless and personal.
We’re building an intelligent system that helps users discover, plan, and book trips through adaptive, conversational experiences powered by AI agents.
We’ve built the foundation — now we’re preparing for launch.
What You’ll Do
- Own and evolve the backend architecture for search, booking, and personalization.
- Build and deploy AI agent features that make trip planning conversational and adaptive.
- Lead integration of travel APIs and ensure reliable data flow.
- Collaborate closely with product and design to deliver seamless user experiences.
- Manage deployments and production stability across environments.
- Contribute to architecture decisions and ensure the codebase remains clean, scalable, and well-documented.
Tech Stack
- Backend: Node.js
- Frontend: React
- Database: PostgreSQL
- AI Layer: LangChain, OpenAI, or similar frameworks
- DevOps: CI/CD + cloud hosting management (DigitalOcean/AWS)
What We’re Looking For
- Strong backend fundamentals (Node.js + PostgreSQL).
- Experience building or integrating AI agents or LLM-based systems.
- “Figure-it-out” attitude — you’re proactive, resourceful, and love solving problems.
- Comfortable working in a startup environment with flexible hours as deadlines get tight.
- Bonus: previous work in travel-tech or online booking systems.
- Excellent communication and accountability — you keep progress visible and consistent.
💼 Why Join Safra
- Real ownership and direct impact — your work defines the product.
- Small, fast, founder-led team with clear vision and energy.
- Build something that merges AI and travel in a meaningful way.
- Remote-first, high-trust culture that values independence and reliability.
