Software Development Lead

Saudi Azm; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 550,000 - 850,000; Full time

Job summary

Saudi Azm in Riyadh is seeking a Software Development Lead to manage the development team and ensure projects are delivered on time and to high standards using Agile methodologies. You will set priorities, design architectures, and guide technical decisions.

The role requires strong leadership, excellent communication, and deep problem-solving skills to deliver stable, scalable software while collaborating with project managers and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Must have extensive experience designing complex software architectures.
• Strong command of Agile and Scrum methodologies.
• Solid background in code quality practices and software testing.
• Proven leadership and effective communication skills.
• Strong analytical ability to solve complex technical problems.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development team, set priorities, and track progress against delivery goals.
• Design technical architectures and guide the team on key technologies and design decisions.
• Run project execution using Agile and Scrum frameworks, including planning and managing sprints.
• Uphold code quality and ensure adherence to software development standards and best practices.
• Resolve complex technical issues and remove obstacles that affect team delivery.
• Mentor and coach team members to build their technical and professional skills.
• Ensure the delivery of stable, reliable, and scalable software solutions.
• Work with Project Managers and stakeholders to define requirements for technical solutions.

Skills

Software architecture

Agile & Scrum

Code quality & testing

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Communication

Job description

The Software Development Lead manages the development team and ensures technical projects are delivered on time and to a high standard using Agile methodologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development team, set priorities, and track progress against delivery goals.

• Design technical architectures and guide the team on key technologies and design decisions.

• Run project execution using Agile and Scrum frameworks, including planning and managing sprints.

• Uphold code quality and ensure adherence to software development standards and best practices.

• Resolve complex technical issues and remove obstacles that affect team delivery.

• Mentor and coach team members to build their technical and professional skills.

• Ensure the delivery of stable, reliable, and scalable software solutions.

• Work with Project Managers and stakeholders to define requirements for technical solutions.

Required Skills

• Extensive experience designing complex software architectures

• Strong command of Agile and Scrum methodologies

• Solid background in code quality practices and software testing

• Proven leadership and effective communication skills

• Strong analytical ability to solve complex technical problems