Software Engineering Head

aramco digital; Dammam; On-site; SAR 280,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the software development industry seeks a Software Engineering Head to oversee multiple teams and drive innovation through high-quality software solutions. Candidates should have extensive experience in software engineering, particularly in leadership roles, and possess strong skills in Agile, DevOps, and modern frameworks.

Qualifications

• 12+ years in software engineering, with 3+ years in leadership roles.
• Expertise in modern development frameworks and Agile/DevOps practices.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute software engineering strategy aligned with business objectives.
• Lead end-to-end delivery of high-performance software solutions.
• Implement Agile and DevOps practices to optimize speed and quality.

Skills

Agile Practices

DevOps Practices

Modern Development Frameworks

Cloud Platforms

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

CI/CD Tools

AI Platforms

Job description

Job Description:

The Software Engineering Head leads the development and delivery of high-quality software solutions, driving innovation, agility, and engineering excellence. The role oversees multiple teams across development, DevOps, and architecture, ensuring alignment with business goals and digital transformation strategies.

Experience & Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• 12+ years in software engineering, with 3+ years in leadership roles.
• Expertise in modern development frameworks, cloud platforms, Agile/DevOps practices

Responsibilities:

• Define and execute software engineering strategy aligned with business and IT objectives.
• Lead end-to-end delivery of scalable, secure, and high-performance software solutions.
• Implement Agile, DevOps, and CI/CD practices to optimize speed and quality.
• Collaborate with product management, enterprise architecture, systems integration, and business units to define requirements and roadmaps.
• Act as a senior point of contact for technology discussions, delivery issues, and executive updates.
• Ensure software delivery complies with cybersecurity, regulatory, and governance requirements.
• Introduce modern engineering tools, frameworks, and automation techniques to accelerate digital innovation.
• Champion initiatives around AI in software development, low-code/no-code platforms, and API-first architectures
• Mentor and develop high-performing engineering teams and technical leaders.
• Foster innovation through adoption of modern frameworks, cloud technologies, and automation.

Certifications (Good to Have):

• AWS Certified DevOps Engineer or Azure DevOps Engineer Expert
• TOGAF Certified
• PMP,ITIL Expert, SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework) Certification, or equivalent leadership certifications.