Head Of Applications UAE National

Michael Page; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 350,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page in Abu Dhabi seeks a UAE National Head of Applications to spearhead enterprise app development. You will report to senior technology leadership and drive secure, scalable digital solutions across the full SDLC.

Responsibilities include modernising applications, cloud-first initiatives, overseeing architecture and integrations, and championing CI/CD with strong vendor and stakeholder management.

Qualifications

• UAE National with Family Book.
• Degree in Computer Science, IT, Software Engineering or related discipline.
• Proven experience leading application development or software engineering teams.
• Strong understanding of SDLC, software engineering practices, and application architecture.
• Experience managing integrations, APIs, and enterprise applications.
• Exposure to cloud-based application environments.
• Knowledge of DevOps, CI/CD, and modern development methodologies.
• Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and vendor management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full software development lifecycle (SDLC) across enterprise applications.
• Drive application modernisation and cloud-first development initiatives.
• Oversee application architecture, integrations, APIs, and digital platforms.
• Champion DevOps best practices, CI/CD, and release governance.
• Manage internal teams, outsourced partners, and technology vendors.
• Ensure delivery of high-quality, secure, and scalable solutions.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align technology initiatives with business objectives.

Skills

Leadership

SDLC

DevOps

CI/CD

Cloud

APIs

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering

Tools

APIs

Cloud platforms

CI/CD tooling

Job description

Job Description

Head of Applications : UAE National

• Lead enterprise-scale app development in a cloud-first technology environment
• Drive digital transformation, software engineering and modern DevOps practices

About Our Client

Our client is a leading Abu Dhabi-based organisation undergoing significant digital transformation and investment in modern technology platforms, cloud services, and enterprise applications.

Job Description

Reporting to senior technology leadership, the Section Head, Application Development will be responsible for leading the application development function and driving the delivery of secure, scalable, and innovative digital solutions.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead the full software development lifecycle (SDLC) across enterprise applications.
• Drive application modernisation and cloud-first development initiatives.
• Oversee application architecture, integrations, APIs, and digital platforms.
• Champion DevOps best practices, CI/CD, and release governance.
• Manage internal teams, outsourced partners, and technology vendors.
• Ensure delivery of high-quality, secure, and scalable solutions.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align technology initiatives with business objectives.

The Successful Applicant

• UAE National with Family Book.
• Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Proven experience leading application development or software engineering teams.
• Strong understanding of SDLC, software engineering practices, and application architecture.
• Experience managing integrations, APIs, and enterprise applications.
• Exposure to cloud-based application environments.
• Knowledge of DevOps, CI/CD, and modern development methodologies.
• Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and vendor management skills.

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to lead a critical technology function.
• Exposure to enterprise-scale digital transformation initiatives.
• High-profile role within a forward-thinking organisation.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Long-term career development opportunities.