Senior Manager Application Integration & DevSecOps

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

Job summary

Shamal Holding is seeking a high‑caliber Enterprise Architecture Engineering & Platform Delivery Lead to drive scalable, secure and resilient technology solutions aligned with business objectives in Dubai. The role covers API strategy, cloud platform engineering, and DevSecOps across enterprise-scale deployments.

You will embed security by design, govern architecture across the application landscape, and lead cross‑functional teams while managing key vendors and stakeholders to deliver on

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology or a related field.
• Master's degree in a relevant technical discipline is preferred but not required.
• CISSP, CSSLP, Microsoft Azure certifications (Solutions Architect Expert, Security Engineer Associate, Developer Associate), TOGAF, DevSecOps Professional, API Security (preferred).
• 10-15+ years of progressive experience in enterprise application development, architecture and application security, with a minimum of 5 years in a technical leadership or management role.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise architecture engineering and platform delivery with scalable, secure and resilient solutions aligned to business objectives.
• Own API strategy and cloud platform engineering enabling secure, reliable and automated technology operations.
• Embed security by design across the software delivery lifecycle and manage vulnerabilities and compliance.
• Maintain governance, controls, risk management and regulatory compliance across the application landscape.
• Provide technology leadership, manage vendors and ensure business-aligned technology outcomes.

Skills

Frontend development

Backend development

Mobile development

Cloud-native architectures

SSDLC

Application security

DevSecOps

Stakeholder management

Vendor management

Contract management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering

Job description

Responsibilities

A Enterprise Architecture Engineering amp Platform DeliveryLead enterprise architecture application engineering mobile backend data platforms and technology modernisation ensuring solutions are scalable secure resilient and aligned to business objectives KPIs95 of application and platform releases delivered on schedule 99 5 availability across business-critical applications APIs and platforms 80 of new solutions delivered using approved cloud-native and enterprise architecture standards

B Integration API amp Cloud Platform EngineeringOwn API strategy enterprise integration services and cloud platform engineering enabling secure reliable and automated technology operations across Shamal KPIs99 5 availability of integration and cloud platforms 90 of deployments automated through CI CD and Infrastructure as Code IaC

C Application Security amp DevSecOpsEmbed security by design across the software delivery lifecycle ensuring secure development practices vulnerability management and compliance with security standards KPIs100 of applications and new solution designs undergo security assessment and review 100 of critical vulnerabilities remediated within agreed SLA and zero critical security incidents attributable to application design or coding weaknesses

D Governance Risk amp ComplianceMaintain effective governance architecture controls risk management and regulatory compliance across the application landscape KPIs100 of audit findings compliance actions and major technology changes closed or approved within agreed governance SLAs

E Leadership Stakeholder amp Vendor ManagementProvide technology leadership manage strategic vendors and ensure business-aligned technology outcomes across Shamal KPIs90 stakeholder satisfaction across delivered solutions platforms and services 90 vendor and managed service SLA compliance

Minimum Qualifications & Experience

EducationBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology or a related field.Master's degree in a relevant technical discipline is preferred but not required.

Required / Preferred CertificationsCISSP Certified Information Systems Security Professional.CSSLP Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional.Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Azure Security Engineer Associate, Azure Developer Associate.TOGAF CertifiedDevSecOps Professional, API Security certification (preferred).

Experience10 15+ years of progressive experience in enterprise application development, architecture and application security, with a minimum of 5 years in a technical leadership or management role.Experience leading technical teams and managing internal developers, vendors and system integrators.Experience managing enterprise application portfolios and delivering web, mobile, API and integration solutions at enterprise scale.Experience implementing enterprise application security programmes and supporting large-scale digital transformation.

SkillsetHands-on expertise across frontend, backend, mobile development and cloud-native architectures.Strong command of secure software development lifecycle (SSDLC), application security and DevSecOps practices.Ability to translate business requirements into secure, scalable technical solutions.Excellent stakeholder communication, vendor and contract management skills.