Head of Engineering / Senior Engineering Lead

Role Description The Head of Engineering / Senior Engineering Lead will oversee engineering teams, drive technical strategy, and ensure high-quality delivery of software solutions. This part-time, hybrid role is based in Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates, with flexibility for some work from home. Day-to-day responsibilities include managing engineering projects, coordinating with cross-functional stakeholders, setting and maintaining technical standards, and mentoring engineers. The role involves planning and tracking project milestones, reviewing architecture and code, resolving technical issues, and promoting best practices in software development and engineering management. The Head of Engineering / Senior Engineering Lead will also contribute to long-term technology roadmaps and support talent development within the engineering organization.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess strong team management and team leadership skills to guide, motivate, and develop engineering staff.
• Candidates should possess solid engineering management and project management skills to plan, prioritize, and deliver complex technical initiatives.
• Candidates should possess hands-on software development skills and the ability to review and improve code, architecture, and system design.
• Candidates should possess excellent communication and stakeholder management skills to collaborate effectively across departments and with external partners.
• Candidates should possess experience leading hybrid or distributed teams and the ability to work independently with strong organizational skills.
• Candidates should ideally have prior experience in senior engineering or technical leadership roles, preferably within technology-focused organizations.
• Candidates should hold a bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or have equivalent practical experience.
• Candidates should demonstrate familiarity with modern software development methodologies, agile practices, and quality assurance processes.