Job Description

Job Summary

As the Head of Software Engineering, you will lead the software engineering team in building scalable, high-quality software solutions that support the company's vision and business objectives. You'll be responsible for developing the engineering strategy, fostering a culture of innovation, ensuring best practices, and managing cross-functional collaboration to deliver top-tier software products. This role requires a blend of technical expertise, strategic thinking, and team leadership to guide the development team through all phases of the software lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership and Engineering Vision
• Define and implement a comprehensive engineering strategy aligned with the company's goals, focusing on scalability, innovation, and quality.
• Develop and drive the technology roadmap, ensuring alignment with product, business, and operational objectives.
• Champion engineering best practices, including Agile methodologies, continuous integration and delivery (CI/CD), and DevOps, to ensure efficient and consistent delivery of software products.
• Team Management and Development
• Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing software engineering team, promoting a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning.
• Set clear goals and performance expectations, conduct regular performance reviews, and provide professional development opportunities to team members.
• Oversee recruitment, onboarding, and retention of top engineering talent to maintain a competitive and skilled team.
• Product Development and Delivery
• Work closely with the product management and design teams to translate business requirements into technical specifications and high-quality software solutions.
• Ensure timely delivery of product features, updates, and enhancements by setting realistic deadlines and removing any obstacles to productivity.
• Balance speed of delivery with software quality and scalability, ensuring the team adheres to best practices in coding, testing, and deployment.
• Technical Oversight and Innovation
• Provide technical direction and architectural oversight for software projects, ensuring alignment with modern technologies and frameworks.
• Drive innovation by staying current with technology trends, evaluating new tools and platforms, and implementing those that enhance productivity, scalability, and security.
• Lead code reviews, establish coding standards, and foster a culture of quality, maintainability, and security within the engineering team.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Act as a bridge between engineering, product, and other departments to ensure a cohesive development process and alignment on project goals.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure technical feasibility, improve product design, and prioritize engineering projects based on business impact.
• Maintain effective communication with executive leadership, providing regular updates on project status, challenges, and strategic recommendations.
• Data-Driven Decision Making
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for the engineering team, including development velocity, code quality, and incident response times.
• Use data analytics to identify bottlenecks, optimize resource allocation, and support strategic decision-making.
• Generate regular reports on the engineering team's performance and project outcomes, providing insights and recommendations to leadership.
• Risk Management and Compliance
• Identify, mitigate, and manage technical risks, including security vulnerabilities, scalability challenges, and third-party dependencies.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and internal policies related to software development, security, and data privacy.
• Lead post-mortem analyses for significant incidents, implementing preventive measures to improve resilience and reliability.

Qualifications

• Education : Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience :
• 10+ years of experience in software engineering, with at least 5 years in a leadership role managing development teams.
• Proven track record of delivering large-scale software projects in a high-growth, fast-paced environment.
• Experience with both backend and frontend technologies, as well as cloud platforms and distributed systems.
• Skills :
• Deep understanding of software development principles, modern technology stacks, and architecture patterns.
• Proficiency in Agile methodologies, CI/CD, and DevOps practices.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage cross-functional teams and liaise with executive leadership.

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: AED15,000.00 - AED25,000.00 per month