Engineering Manager

Xpress Automation; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in the fintech sector is looking for an Engineering Manager to guide a cross-functional team in delivering SaaS solutions. The ideal candidate will have extensive software engineering experience and proven leadership skills, driving innovation and efficiency in the development process. This role involves technical execution from concept to delivery, along with mentoring and ensuring adherence to best practices within the team.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of hands-on software engineering experience, including 3+ years in leadership.
• Strong experience in SaaS development and managing high-performance teams.
• Familiarity with mobile and web frameworks is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage cross-functional engineering teams.
• Own technical execution of products ensuring quality and performance.
• Mentor engineers and champion best practices across the organization.

Skills

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft .NET (C#)

Microsoft Azure Cloud Services

Azure SQL Database

Azure DevOps

Flutter

Angular

Job description

About Us

Xpress Automation is at the forefront of revolutionizing the insurance technology and fintech industries through our cutting-edge digital ecosystem powered by artificial intelligence. We are dedicated to delivering innovative solutions that enhance efficiency, improve customer experience, and drive growth for insurance providers and financial institutions. Our mission is to empower our clients with technology that makes insurance and financial services more accessible, understandable, and user-friendly.

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.