Software Engineering Manager

First Abu Dhabi Bank; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in the UAE is looking for a skilled software engineer with expertise in AI/ML to lead development efforts. The ideal candidate has 7-10 years of experience in software engineering, strong proficiency in Python, and familiarity with cloud platforms like AWS and Azure. Join a dynamic team dedicated to innovation and excellence in financial services.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of experience in software development and engineering complex applications.
• Experience developing and deploying AI/ML powered solutions.
• Strong proficiency in Python and at least one other programming language.

Responsibilities

• Leads the development and deployment of AI/ML powered software solutions.
• Oversee the full development process from design to maintenance.
• Define and maintain the engineering roadmap.

Skills

Software development

AI/ML solution deployment

Python proficiency

Cloud computing

Container orchestration

DevOps practices

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Tools

AWS

Azure

Docker

Kubernetes

Spark

Airflow

Job description

Join the UAE’s largest bank and one of the world’s largest and safest financial institutions. Our focus is to create value for our employees, customers, shareholders and communities to grow through differentiation, agility and innovation.We are looking for top talent and your success is our success. Accelerate your growth as you help us reach our goals and advance your career. Be ready to make your mark a top company, in an exciting & dynamic industry.

Job Description

ROLE PROFILE:

•Leads the development and deployment of AI/ ML powered software solutions, ensuring scalability, reliability, and best practices in software engineering

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES :

•Oversee the full development process, from initial design through deployment and maintenance

•Architect and implement scalable, secure, and reliable AI/ ML powered software solutions that can handle increasing load and complexity

•Promote coding standards, CI/CD workflows, and other software development best practices to deliver high-quality, maintainable code

•Work closely with product managers, data scientists/AI Eng., and other stakeholders to clarify requirements, set priorities, and align on deliverables

•Define and maintain the engineering roadmap, balancing new feature development with technical debt and platform improvements

•Establish and maintain clear, comprehensive technical documentation while driving best practices in engineering

Qualifications

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE/ QUALIFICATION:

• 7-10 years of experience in software development and engineering complex applications
• Experience developing and deploying AI/ ML powered solutions
• Strong proficiency in Python and at least one other language (e.g., Golang, Rust, Java, etc.) and related frameworks
• Familiarity with cloud computing platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and container orchestration (Kubernetes, Docker)
• Strong foundation in algorithms, data structures, and system design
• Deep understanding of modern software engineering practices (e.g., DevOps, CI/CD, microservices)
• Hands-on experience with data pipelines, ETL processes, data warehouses, and related tools (Spark, Airflow, etc.)
• Educational qualifications:
  Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Job Location

UAE