Tech Lead
First seen by Alion on Oct 3, 2026.
About AirNxt
AirNxt is building the next generation of AI-powered MRO software to transform aviation maintenance operations and management. Our platform is designed to be intuitive scalable and high-performance simplifying complex workflows and enhancing efficiency across the aviation industry.
As we scale were looking for passionate professionals who thrive in agile environments and are eager to solve real-world aviation challenges using cutting-edge technology and innovative solutions. If that sounds like you wed love to hear from you!
Job Title: Tech Lead
Location: Hybrid Cairo at AirNXT
Department: Technology
Reports To: Head of delivery & operations
Job Type: Full-time
Experience Level: 6 Years
AirNxt is building a next-generation aviation operations platform in a domain where systems are complex regulated and long-lived.
This is not a CRUD app. Decisions compound. Mistakes are looking for a hands-on Tech Lead who will act as the technical anchor of the team: owning execution quality grounding delivery in reality and setting engineering standards through is a builders role not a people-management role.
Your Mission
Be the technical authority that turns intent into execution.
You will own how things are built ensure delivery plans reflect technical reality and raise the engineering bar without slowing the team down.
About the Environment youre Joining
AirNxt is a growing product company not a finished machine.
You should expect:
Evolving requirements as we learn from real users.
Incomplete abstractions that need refinement not perfection.
Continuous trade-offs between speed quality and long-term design.
Situations where judgment matters more than process.
You should not expect:
Perfect specs handed down fully formed.
Heavy process or layered approvals.
A role limited to tickets and optimize for clarity ownership and steady progress not comfort or ceremony.
This role is for engineers who enjoy building order inside evolving systems.
What Youll Do
Technical Authority
Own architectural and implementation decisions.
Maintain system coherence as the product grows.
Make and defend technical trade-offs with clarity.
Push back on unsafe shortcuts or unclear designs when needed.
You are expected to exercise judgment and say no when necessary.
Delivery Reality & Estimation
Break work into small testable units.
Own engineering estimates in practice not ceremony.
Surface risks and hidden complexity early.
Partner with Delivery to translate technical facts into delivery commitments.
Hands-On Engineering (7580%)
Write production code daily.
Take ownership of complex or high-risk areas.
Review code rigorously and constructively.
Improve the system by fixing root causes not symptoms.
Technical Standards & Team Order
Define what done actually means.
Raise code quality clarity and consistency.
Reduce rework ambiguity and wasted cycles.
Mentor engineers through example not micromanagement.
How Youll Work With Product & Delivery
We operate with clear and complementary responsibilities:
Product defines outcomes priorities and acceptance criteria.
Delivery plans sequencing coordinates execution and communicates progress.
You own technical design breakdown estimates and implementation trade-offs.
You are expected to:
Challenge scope sequencing or timelines when technical reality requires it.
Provide clear options and trade-offs not just objections.
Keep discussions grounded in facts constraints and engineering judgment.
When priorities conflict with technical constraints technical reality wins.
Alignment is achieved through clarity not escalation.
Tech Stack (Primary)
You will work primarily with:
Backend: TypeScript ( NestJS-style architecture)
Frontend: TypeScript (React-based web apps)
Mobile: iOS-first mobile app (Swift) offline-capable workflows
APIs: REST/JSON event-driven patterns
Data: Relational databases with complex domain models
Strong experience with TypeScript as a primary language is preferred.
Equivalent backgrounds (Java C# Kotlin) are acceptable if you have already transitioned successfully to TypeScript-heavy systems.
We value engineers who think in systems and data models not just frameworks.
What This Role Is Not
Not a people manager.
Not a project manager.
Not a yes-person senior developer.
Not a caretaker or cleanup role.
What Success Looks Like
After 30 days
You understand the system deeply.
Engineering discussions become sharper and more concrete.
After 60 days
Estimates are tighter and more predictable.
Fewer mid-sprint surprises.
Code reviews raise the overall bar.
After 90 days
Delivery cadence stabilizes.
Engineers show higher confidence and focus.
Founder escalation drops significantly.
Who You Are
Experience
Senior engineer or Tech Lead in a SaaS environment.
Comfortable owning and defending technical decisions.
Strong system thinking with pragmatic judgment.
Experience working in evolving imperfect teams.
Personal traits
Calm under pressure.
Direct and respectful.
Low ego high standards.
Comfortable creating productive tension.
Why Strong Engineers Choose This Role
Real technical authority.
High ownership without people-management overhead.
Complex regulated domain with real-world impact.
Direct influence on delivery speed and system quality.
Clear path toward broader technical leadership as the company scales.
If you enjoy owning hard problems setting standards through action and turning ambiguity into execution wed like to talk. Apply or reach out directly
How to Apply
Click Apply Now to submit your application directly through Ashby. If you have any questions reach out to.
AirNxt is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on gender race disability or any other protected status. Were committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive team.
Join us and be part of shaping the future of aviation technology!
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