Director of Software Development & Strategy

iSolution; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 350,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

iSolution in Riyadh seeks an experienced technology leader to direct the development organization and set the strategic direction for scalable software solutions. You will lead the team, mentor engineers, and ensure alignment with business goals.

The role requires a Master’s degree and extensive leadership experience, with fluency in English and Arabic to effectively collaborate with diverse teams in the region.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 15 years of professional experience.
• 8+ years designing and building scalable enterprise software.
• 7+ years of management experience within a development organization.

Responsibilities

• Set the technical direction and strategy for the development team.
• Manage full team lifecycle including hiring, onboarding, setting performance goals, and conducting reviews.
• Foster a positive, collaborative, and innovative culture.
• Identify optimization opportunities and introduce new technologies or processes.
• Oversee architecture decisions and QA processes to ensure high-quality software.
• Coordinate with Product, Marketing, and Operations; communicate with non-technical stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Agility

Fluent English

Arabic language

Education

Master’s degree (CS/Engineering)

Job description

iSolution in Riyadh seeks an experienced technology leader to direct the development organization and set the strategic direction for scalable software solutions. You will lead the team, mentor engineers, and ensure alignment with business goals.

The role requires a Master’s degree and extensive leadership experience, with fluency in English and Arabic to effectively collaborate with diverse teams in the region.