**This role requires relocation to Riyadh*
Our client, a scale-up p in the MENA region, is seeking a Head of Engineering. In this crucial role, you will drive the technical strategy, oversee the development of our platform, and lead a team of engineers to deliver innovative solutions that align with the business objectives and customer needs. teams.
Responsibilities:
Technical Strategy and Architecture
- Define and execute the technical roadmap, ensuring alignment with business goals and market demands.
- Make critical decisions on technology stack and architecture, focusing on scalability and innovation.
- Lead the modernization of legacy systems through strategic planning and incremental improvements.
Team Leadership and Development
- Build, mentor, and manage a high-performing engineering team.
- Implement and refine best practices in software development, including Agile methodologies and XP principles.
- Foster a culture of continuous learning, innovation, and technical excellence.
Product Development and Delivery
- Collaborate closely with product and business teams to shape the product and execute on the technical products.
- Ensure the timely delivery of high-quality, scalable software that meets customer needs.
- Oversee the implementation of robust testing, deployment, and monitoring processes.
Performance Management and Metrics
- Establish and track key engineering metrics to drive continuous improvement.
- Optimize development processes and team productivity.
- Report on technical progress and challenges to senior leadership and stakeholders.
We are seeking an engineering leader who has:
- 12+ years of experience building technical software products, with at least 4 of those years as a manager of an engineering team of 30+
- Proven expertise in software architecture, system design, and scaling engineering processes in a startup environment.
- Strong track record of successfully modernizing legacy systems and implementing innovative solutions.
- Build relationships and enable continuous channels for stakeholders from different
- departments
- True customer mindset in every solution delivered
- Deep understanding of best practices in software development, including Agile methodologies and XP principles.
