MEA Applications Engineering Lead - Agile Delivery

Cigna; Dubai; On-site; AED 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Cigna in Dubai is seeking a technology leader to drive agile delivery and operational excellence across the MEA region. You will partner with MEA CIO leaders, regional CIOs and global teams to evolve the technology operating model and ensure scalable, secure customer-facing solutions.

You will oversee portfolio strategy, architecture, and delivery, support governance, manage budgets and vendor investments to maximize business value, and foster a strong engineering culture within a matrix

Qualifications

• 10 years of technology leadership experience across multi-country landscapes.
• Proven ability to execute regional technology strategies and roadmaps.
• Strong experience in Agile, DevOps, and product-centric delivery.
• Background in Health Insurance, Insurance or Financial Services.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering excellence across Agile Release Trains.
• Drive regional technology strategy aligned with global priorities.
• Influence regional teams and collaborate with global counterparts.
• Govern delivery, support, operations, and governance for scalable solutions.
• Embed cybersecurity, risk management, and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Agile leadership

DevSecOps

Engineering excellence

Stakeholder management

Technology strategy

Job description

Cigna in Dubai is seeking a technology leader to drive agile delivery and operational excellence across the MEA region. You will partner with MEA CIO leaders, regional CIOs and global teams to evolve the technology operating model and ensure scalable, secure customer-facing solutions.

You will oversee portfolio strategy, architecture, and delivery, support governance, manage budgets and vendor investments to maximize business value, and foster a strong engineering culture within a matrix