Strategic Head of App Development & Architecture

Confidential Company; Dubai; On-site; AED 420,000 - 720,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Company in Dubai seeks an experienced Head of Application Development to lead software teams, shaping architecture and delivering high-quality IT applications aligned with business needs.

You will define technology direction, oversee architecture, and ensure timely delivery through robust SDLC practices, while guiding product managers and stakeholders to translate requirements into practical solutions. This role demands strong leadership and hands-on technical depth.

Qualifications

• 15-18 years in software development and SDLC
• 7-10 years in programming languages and tools
• 7-10 years of team and resource management experience
• Proven leadership experience in managing software development and testing teams
• Strong project management, analytical thinking and problem-solving capabilities
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication and documentation skills

Responsibilities

• Define and implement the strategic vision and roadmap for software development and application architecture.
• Lead and manage software developers and testers to deliver high-quality IT applications.
• Oversee the complete Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), from requirements analysis and design through development, testing and implementation.
• Work closely with Product Managers, Product Owners and business stakeholders to translate business needs into technical solutions.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within agreed quality standards and against business priorities.
• Establish and maintain development standards, best practices, frameworks and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend suitable platforms and solutions to support business growth.
• Manage development resources, team performance, capability building and succession planning.
• Ensure effective documentation, project monitoring, stakeholder communication and application support.

Skills

Software Development

System Analysis

Programming Languages

Java

Oracle Technologies

.NET

AngularJS

SDLC

Project Management

Communication

Job description

Confidential Company in Dubai seeks an experienced Head of Application Development to lead software teams, shaping architecture and delivering high-quality IT applications aligned with business needs.

You will define technology direction, oversee architecture, and ensure timely delivery through robust SDLC practices, while guiding product managers and stakeholders to translate requirements into practical solutions. This role demands strong leadership and hands-on technical depth.