Head of Software Engineering

2 months ago


Dubai, United Arab Emirates Programmers Force Full time

**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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Pay: AED15,000.00 - AED25,000.00 per month


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