Job vacancy Head of Engineering

Imagine this: you’ll leading a cutting-edge tech company, steering a team towards innovation. You lead brilliant minds, pioneer solutions, and chart the course for success in emerging technologies.‍

We are looking for a Head of Engineering to lead the charge in designing, implementing, and scaling web apps, APIs, and mobile solutions for our client’s company operating in the ​​maritime industry headquartered in Dubai, UAE.

What's in it for you?

• Competitive salary range of $60,000 to $100,000 per annum, depending on your experience.
• A dynamic environment within a global tech company focused on Web3, blockchain, and emerging tech.
• Opportunity to lead and innovate in a hyper-growth, competitive landscape.
• Empowerment to build and lead cross-functional, self-organising teams to deliver exceptional results.
• A culture of continuous learning and growth, where feedback is valued and curiosity is celebrated.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, driving engagement and building compelling narratives.
• Dive deep into Lean/Agile principles, guiding our teams towards efficient and impactful practices.

More about the client and the role 

• Our client is a global leader in revolutionising the way goods move across the world.
• Driving the creation of end-to-end software solutions, delivering value in small, impactful batches.
• Leading your team's discovery and execution, bringing value to their customers with every milestone.
• Taking charge of a key domain within our client’s product, shaping its evolution and impact.
• Collaborating closely with your Product counterpart, diving deep into customer needs and crafting strategies for success.
• Inspiring and guiding a talented team of engineers, fostering a culture of innovation and ownership.
• Mentoring and developing engineering talent, ensuring our team remains at the forefront of tech excellence.
• Contributing to strategic initiatives, shaping the future of our client’s tech organisation.

Who are we looking for? 

• Expertise in distributed systems architecture, mobile development, and modern tech stacks.
• Proficient in testing, automation, and continuous delivery practices.
• Experienced in DevOps, Trunk Based Development, and Agile methodologies.
• A track record of 8+ years in software engineering, with 4+ years in technical leadership.
• Skilled in cloud platforms, particularly AWS, to drive our client’s tech infrastructure forward.
• Shape the future of quality, performance, monitoring, and security standards within our client’s organisation.
• A visionary leader with a keen product sense, driving impactful opportunities for our client’s engineers.
• Skilled in building relationships, managing stakeholders, and fostering team collaboration.
• A champion of continuous product discovery and delivery, driving value with technical excellence.
• Experienced in leading empowered, cross-functional teams to deliver exceptional results.