Head of IT Applications & Software Delivery

Al Fardan Group; Sharjah; On-site; AED 420,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

AFEX in Sharjah is seeking a Head of Application Development to lead software delivery and IT applications. The role involves setting a strategic technology vision, guiding development teams, and collaborating with product managers to ensure timely, high-quality releases across diverse environments.

The incumbent will drive continuous improvement, oversee architecture decisions, manage stakeholder expectations, and align IT initiatives with business goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in IT with strong technical foundation.
• 15-18 years of experience in software development and SDLC.
• 7-10 years in programming languages including Oracle Technologies, AngularJS, Java and Dot.Net.
• 7-10 years of team management and resource management.
• Proven leadership and excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver strategic technology vision for the company.
• Lead Software Development and IT teams to deliver architecture meeting user needs.
• Collaborate with Product Managers to ensure delivery against priorities.
• Monitor and report progress on software development activities.
• Ensure on-time and quality delivery of software projects.
• Maintain internal and external IT support systems.
• Create and maintain continuous improvement plan for software development.
• Engage with product managers to meet current and future user needs.
• Identify external partners for best-in-class technology delivery.

Skills

Team Leadership

Software Development

SDLC

Stakeholder Management

Communication skills

Architecture vision

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT

Tools

Oracle Technologies

AngularJS

Java

Dot.Net

Job description

AFEX in Sharjah is seeking a Head of Application Development to lead software delivery and IT applications. The role involves setting a strategic technology vision, guiding development teams, and collaborating with product managers to ensure timely, high-quality releases across diverse environments.

The incumbent will drive continuous improvement, oversee architecture decisions, manage stakeholder expectations, and align IT initiatives with business goals.