Engineering Manager

XA Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Dubai is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead a cross-functional team in delivering high-quality SaaS solutions. This role involves overseeing product development from concept to delivery, ensuring best engineering practices while mentoring a talented team. Ideal candidates will have a strong technical background in cloud architectures and extensive experience in managing engineering teams.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of software engineering experience with 3+ in a leadership role.
• Strong experience in SaaS development and cloud-native architectures.
• Previous experience in fintech or insurance technology is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional engineering teams including frontend, backend, QA, and DevOps.
• Own technical execution of products ensuring quality, scalability, and performance.
• Mentor engineers through code reviews and performance evaluations.

Skills

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Tools

Microsoft .NET (C#)

Microsoft Azure Cloud Services

Azure DevOps

Job description

Job Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled Engineering Manager to lead and mentor a cross-functional development team in delivering high-quality SaaS solutions. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, proven leadership skills, and experience building scalable, secure, and performant applications using modern cloud and development technologies. You will work closely with product managers, designers, and technical leads to ensure engineering excellence and timely product delivery.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and manage cross-functional engineering teams including frontend, backend, QA, and DevOps.
Own the technical execution of products from concept through delivery, ensuring quality, scalability, and performance.
Collaborate with Product Management, UI/UX, and other stakeholders to define requirements and deliver innovative solutions aligned with business goals.
Mentor engineers through code reviews, 1:1s, career development, and performance evaluations.
Champion engineering best practices in coding, testing, CI/CD, security, and architecture.
Partner with DevOps and IT teams to ensure high availability, observability, and compliance with industry standards.
Participate in planning and execution of technical roadmap and project milestones.
Help drive a culture of continuous improvement and innovation across the engineering organization.
Qualifications
Bachelor s or Master s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
8+ years of hands-on software engineering experience, with 3+ years in an engineering leadership role.
Strong experience in SaaS development and cloud-native architectures.
Proven ability to manage and grow engineering teams in a high-performance environment.
Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
Previous experience in the fintech or insurance technology domain is a plus.
Technical Skills
Proficient in Microsoft .NET (C#) for backend development.
Solid experience with Microsoft Azure Cloud Services and Azure SQL Database.
Familiarity with mobile and web frameworks like Flutter and Angular.
Knowledge of Azure DevOps for CI/CD pipelines and project tracking.
Understanding of software design patterns, security practices, and scalable architectures.

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