Director of Engineering

Info Resume Edge; Dubai; On-site; USD 80,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Engineering Manager to lead a talented team of developers and engineers. This role involves shaping engineering strategies, driving product excellence, and fostering a culture of innovation and high performance. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to define technical visions and ensure compliance with industry standards. If you're passionate about technology and leadership, this is your chance to make a significant impact in a fast-paced and innovative environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of software engineering experience with 5+ years in leadership.
• Strong technical background in system architecture and agile methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the engineering team to ensure project success.
• Develop engineering strategies and oversee project timelines and budgets.

Skills

Leadership

Software Engineering

Project Management

System Architecture

Agile Methodologies

Interpersonal Skills

Cloud Infrastructure

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 cross-functional teams (Product, Design, Operations) to define technical vision and product roadmaps.

• Oversee project timelines, budgets, resource allocation, and risk management to ensure timely and on-budget delivery.

• Ensure software engineering practices follow best-in-class 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 third-party 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 fast-paced, dynamic, and collaborative environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in a startup or hyper-growth 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.