Head of Development

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

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Management

• Direction: Set the technical direction and strategy for the development team, ensuring alignment with overall business objectives.
• Team Oversight: Manage the full team lifecycle, including hiring, onboarding, setting performance goals, and conducting reviews.
• Culture: Foster a positive, productive work environment that encourages collaboration and innovation.
• Continuous Improvement: Promote a culture of learning by identifying areas for optimization and introducing new technologies or processes.

Technical Excellence & Quality Assurance

• Architecture: Leverage a deep understanding of software development methodologies, architecture, and best practices to guide decision-making.
• Quality Control: Establish quality assurance processes, conduct code reviews, and implement testing strategies to ensure high reliability and quality standards.
• Industry Knowledge: Maintain a strong technical background and stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends.

Project Management & Collaboration

• Execution: Oversee project planning, resourcing, and execution to ensure timelines are estimated accurately and resources are allocated effectively.
• Cross-Functional Communication: Act as the bridge between development and other departments (Product, Marketing, Operations), conveying technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Stakeholder Management: Build strong relationships with diverse teams and communicate effectively across organizational boundaries.

Education & Experience

• Education: A Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Total Experience: Minimum of 15 years of professional experience.
• Technical Experience: 8+ years of experience designing and building scalable enterprise software.
• Management Experience: 7+ years of managing teams within a development organization.

Skills & Languages

• Core Skills: Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills are required.
• Agility: Ability to balance multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Languages: Fluency in English and Arabic is a must.