Director of Engineering

Info Resume Edge; Dubai; On-site; AED 440,690 - 550,863; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Dubai is seeking an Engineering Director to lead their development team. The role involves managing engineering operations, developing strategies for operational excellence, and ensuring project delivery on time and within budget. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in software engineering, proven leadership in large teams, and excellent communication skills. This position offers opportunities for professional growth and innovation in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience in software engineering, with 5 in a leadership role.
• Proven track record leading large engineering teams.
• Strong background in system architecture and agile methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the engineering team including various roles.
• Develop and implement engineering strategies and processes.
• Collaborate with leadership to define technical vision.

Skills

Leadership in software engineering

Project management

Interpersonal communication

Agile methodologies

Technical background in software development

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Project management tools

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead mentor and manage the engineering team including managers developers QA engineers and DevOps professionals.

• Develop and implement engineering strategies processes and standards that drive product excellence and operational efficiency.

• Collaborate with executive leadership and crossfunctional teams (Product Design Operations) to define technical vision and product roadmaps.

• Oversee project timelines budgets resource allocation and risk management to ensure timely and onbudget delivery.

• Ensure software engineering practices follow bestinclass security performance and scalability standards.

• Foster a culture of continuous improvement innovation ownership and high performance within the engineering team.

• Own the hiring process for technical talent and support employee development through coaching performance reviews and career growth planning.

• Stay abreast of new technologies and trends to ensure the company remains competitive and innovative.

• Ensure compliance with engineering and regulatory standards relevant to the industry.

• Manage relationships with thirdparty vendors and contractors when necessary.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science Engineering or a related technical field.

• 10 years of experience in software engineering with at least 5 years in a leadership role.

• Proven track record of leading large engineering teams and successfully delivering complex projects at scale.

• Strong technical background in system architecture software development and agile methodologies.

• Excellent interpersonal leadership and communication skills.

• Demonstrated experience with project management tools development frameworks and cloud infrastructure (AWS Azure GCP etc.).

• Experience working in a fastpaced dynamic and collaborative environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in a startup or hypergrowth environment.

• Familiarity with DevOps CI/CD pipelines and microservices architecture.

• Certification in Agile PMP or similar project management practices.

KPIs / Success Metrics:

• Engineering team retention and satisfaction rates.

• Delivery of projects on time and within budget.

• Product performance reliability and scalability.

• Innovation initiatives and technology upgrades.

• Alignment of engineering output with business objectives.