Head of IT Application Delivery & Software Strategy

Al Fardan Group

Sharjah

On-site

AED 400,000 - 650,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Al Fardan Group seeks a Head of Application Development in Sharjah to lead software delivery, guide IT architecture, and drive strategic technology initiatives. You will manage multiple software and IT teams, align with product owners, and deliver high-quality solutions across environments.

The role requires extensive experience in programming, SDLC, and team leadership, with a track record of delivering complex software products.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in IT or related field; high-level IT tech skills.
Total 15-18 years of experience in Software Development, System Analysis, Coding and SDLC.
7-10 years of experience in Programming Languages (Oracle Technologies, Angular JS, Java, Dot.Net & Other Development Tools).
7-10 years of experience in Team Management and resource management.
Excellent team management and leadership skills.
Coordination with internal and external stakeholders; key project contact.
Plan and implement new development technologies and raise standards.
Create roadmaps for software development.
Experience delivering sophisticated software product releases across environments.
Hands-on coding experience in more than one industry-standard language.

Responsibilities

Develop and deliver a strategic technological vision and direction for the Company.
Lead and manage the Software Development and IT teams to deliver software & IT Applications architecture that meets user needs.
Work with Product Managers and Product Owners to ensure delivery against priorities.
Implement mechanisms to monitor, manage and report progress on all software development activities.
Ensure on-time and high-quality delivery of software development projects.
Maintain and develop internal and external IT support systems.
Create, implement and maintain a continuous improvement plan for software development.
Collaborate with Product Managers to meet current and future user needs.
Research external technology trends and identify suitable external partners for AFEX apps.
Review and apply best practices to establish architecture and frameworks aligned with product strategy.
Identify technology platforms to support products and internal services.
Oversee design of architecture from use cases and user stories.
Ensure technology standards and best practices across the organization.
Drive consistent standards and approaches throughout development teams.
Plan work against objectives with the Executive Director and stakeholders.
Engage AFEX user community with technology strategies and documentation.
Document programs and communications across the development team and organization.