Senior Technical Lead (UAEN)

Black Pearl Consult; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 334,800 - 502,200; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology consultancy is seeking a Senior Technical Lead to drive the design and delivery of next-generation technology platforms. This role requires a hands-on leader to define technical direction, guide teams, and manage delivery of scalable, secure systems. Candidates should have 8–12+ years of software engineering experience, strong technical leadership skills, and hands-on experience with cloud platforms. The position is based in Abu Dhabi and offers a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• 8–12+ years of experience in software engineering.
• 3–5+ years in a technical leadership or architecture role.
• Strong experience building scalable backend systems.

Responsibilities

• Define and own the end‑to‑end system architecture.
• Lead, mentor, and develop high‑performing engineering teams.
• Translate business requirements into technical solutions.

Skills

Software engineering

Technical leadership

Scalable systems

Cloud platforms

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Python

AWS

Azure

Google Cloud

Job description

Our client is seeking an experienced and dynamic Senior Technical Lead to drive the design, delivery, and engineering excellence of their next‑generation technology platforms.

This role sits at the intersection of architecture, engineering leadership, and execution, requiring a hands‑on leader who can define technical direction, guide teams, and ensure the delivery of scalable, secure, and high‑performance systems. You will work closely with Product, AI/ML, and senior stakeholders to bring complex solutions to life.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Strategy & Architecture

• Define and own the end‑to‑end system architecture for scalable, secure, and high‑performance platforms
• Lead technical design reviews and align teams with long‑term engineering vision
• Establish and enforce best practices in software design, coding standards, and system reliability
• Evaluate emerging technologies and make build‑vs‑buy decisions
• Identify opportunities to leverage modern tools and automation within the development lifecycle

Engineering Leadership

• Lead, mentor, and develop high‑performing engineering teams across multiple levels
• Provide technical direction across multiple squads or product teams
• Establish strong engineering practices including code reviews, quality benchmarks, and standards
• Support hiring, onboarding, and performance management of engineering talent

Delivery & Execution

• Translate business requirements into technical solutions and execution plans
• Ensure timely delivery of high‑quality solutions within defined scope
• Partner with Product teams on roadmap planning and technical feasibility assessments
• Identify and manage technical risks, dependencies, and constraints

Operational Excellence

• Oversee system performance, monitoring, logging, and reliability
• Collaborate with DevOps/DevSecOps teams to implement CI/CD pipelines, automation, and security best practices
• Optimize engineering productivity through tools, frameworks, and process improvements
• Drive efficient and outcome‑focused release management practices

Cross‑Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with AI/ML teams to integrate advanced features into products
• Align architectural layers across frontend, backend, and data systems
• Communicate technical decisions, trade‑offs, and solutions clearly to stakeholders

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
• 8–12+ years of experience in software engineering
• 3–5+ years in a technical leadership or architecture role
• Strong experience building scalable backend systems (e.g., Python or similar technologies)
• Hands‑on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud)
• Deep understanding of distributed systems, cloud‑native architectures, APIs, and databases (SQL & NoSQL)
• Proven ability to lead code quality, design reviews, and engineering best practices
• Experience working on AI/ML‑powered applications or data‑driven systems
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working on enterprise‑scale or government‑grade systems
• Familiarity with security, compliance, and data privacy frameworks
• Experience in high‑growth, startup, or fast‑paced environments

Work Location

• Abu Dhabi