Head of software Engineering

Ultimate Peaks Talent & Strategy; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 400,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Ultimate Peaks seeks a strategic Head of Software Engineering to lead multiple engineering teams and deliver innovative tech solutions. You will drive engineering excellence, scale systems, and align technical plans with business goals while mentoring engineers and collaborating with product, design, and operations.

Responsibilities include mentoring teams, establishing best practices, driving architecture decisions, and ensuring security and reliability across platforms.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in software engineering with 3–5 years in senior roles.
• 10+ years of professional software development experience.
• Proficiency with Java, Python, C#, or JavaScript; cloud platforms and DevOps.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and grow software engineering teams across multiple projects.
• Define and implement software engineering best practices and quality standards.
• Drive architectural decisions for scalable, reliable, and secure solutions.
• Translate business requirements into technical solutions with stakeholders.
• Manage project timelines, resource allocation, and delivery milestones.
• Promote continuous improvement and knowledge sharing within the team.
• Stay current with emerging technologies to maintain competitive advantage.

Skills

Leadership

Software engineering

Agile/Scrum

Problem solving

Communication

Stakeholder management

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

DevOps

Job description

Ultimate Peaks is seeking a strategic and dynamic Head of Software Engineering to lead our software development teams and drive the successful delivery of innovative technology solutions. The Head of Software Engineering will oversee the full software development lifecycle, foster a culture of technical excellence, and ensure alignment with business objectives.

In this leadership role, you will collaborate closely with product management, design, and operations teams to deliver scalable, high-quality software products that meet the evolving needs of our clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and grow a talented team of software engineers across multiple projects
• Define and implement software engineering best practices, development methodologies, and quality standards
• Drive architectural decisions and ensure the scalability, reliability, and security of software solutions
• Collaborate with product owners and stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions
• Manage project timelines, resource allocation, and delivery milestones to ensure on-time project completion
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and knowledge sharing within the engineering team
• Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends to maintain competitive advantage

Qualifications & Experience

• Proven experience (typically 10+ years) in software engineering with at least 3-5 years in a leadership role
• Strong expertise in modern software development technologies, programming languages, and frameworks
• Experience leading Agile teams and implementing Agile/Scrum processes
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to make data-driven decisions
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate across teams and with stakeholders
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment

Requirements

• Saudi national only as per client request.
• 10+ years of professional software development experience
• 3-5 years in software engineering leadership roles such as Team Lead, Engineering Manager, or Head of Engineering
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Java, Python, C#, or JavaScript
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and DevOps practices
• Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor engineering teams
• Strong knowledge of software development lifecycle, Agile methodologies, and quality assurance
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills