Head of Development

Tanqeeb; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 450,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

Tanqeeb in Abu Dhabi seeks an experienced technology leader to set the strategic direction for an enterprise development team, shaping architecture, quality, and delivery across departments. You will lead hiring, onboarding, performance reviews, and foster a culture of continuous improvement, while ensuring alignment with business goals and stakeholder expectations.

Master’s in CS/Engineering with 15+ years’ experience, 8+ years in software design, and 7+ years in management; fluent in English

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Total experience: 15+ years in tech roles.
• Technical experience: 8+ years designing and building scalable enterprise software.
• Management experience: 7+ years leading development teams.

Responsibilities

• Direction: Set the technical direction and strategy for the development team, ensuring alignment with overall business objectives.
• Team Oversight: Manage the full team lifecycle, including hiring, onboarding, setting performance goals, and conducting reviews.
• Culture: Foster a positive, productive work environment that encourages collaboration and innovation.
• Continuous Improvement: Promote a culture of learning by identifying areas for optimization and introducing new technologies or processes.
• Architecture: Guide decision-making with deep knowledge of software development methodologies and best practices.
• Quality Control: Establish QA processes, conduct code reviews, and implement testing strategies.
• Industry Knowledge: Stay updated with latest industry trends.
• Execution: Oversee project planning, resourcing, and execution to meet timelines and allocate resources effectively.
• Cross-Functional Communication: Bridge development with Product, Marketing, and Operations; explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Stakeholder Management: Build strong relationships with diverse teams across the organization.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Agility

English & Arabic

Education

Master’s degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Job description

Job description

Key Responsibilities Strategic Leadership & Management

• Direction: Set the technical direction and strategy for the development team, ensuring alignment with overall business objectives.
• Team Oversight: Manage the full team lifecycle, including hiring, onboarding, setting performance goals, and conducting reviews.
• Culture: Foster a positive, productive work environment that encourages collaboration and innovation.
• Continuous Improvement: Promote a culture of learning by identifying areas for optimization and introducing new technologies or processes.

Technical Excellence & Quality Assurance

• Architecture: Leverage a deep understanding of software development methodologies, architecture, and best practices to guide decision-making.
• Quality Control: Establish quality assurance processes, conduct code reviews, and implement testing strategies to ensure high reliability and quality standards.
• Industry Knowledge: Maintain a strong technical background and stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends.

Project Management & Collaboration

• Execution: Oversee project planning, resourcing, and execution to ensure timelines are estimated accurately and resources are allocated effectively.
• Cross-Functional Communication: Act as the bridge between development and other departments (Product, Marketing, Operations), conveying technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Stakeholder Management: Build strong relationships with diverse teams and communicate effectively across organizational boundaries.

Education & Experience

• Education: A Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Total Experience: Minimum of 15 years of professional experience.
• Technical Experience: 8+ years of experience designing and building scalable enterprise software.
• Management Experience: 7+ years of managing teams within a development organization.

Skills & Languages

• Core Skills: Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills are required.
• Agility: Ability to balance multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Languages: Fluency in English and Arabic is a must.