Senior Technical Lead (UAEN)

Our client is seeking an experienced and dynamic Senior Technical Lead to drive the design, delivery, and engineering excellence of their next-generation technology platforms.

This role sits at the intersection of architecture, engineering leadership, and execution, requiring a hands-on leader who can define technical direction, guide teams, and ensure the delivery of scalable, secure, and high-performance systems. You will work closely with Product, AI/ML, and senior stakeholders to bring complex solutions to life.

Key Responsibilities

• Technical Strategy & Architecture

Ø Define and own the end-to-end system architecture for scalable, secure, and high-performance platforms

Ø Lead technical design reviews and align teams with long-term engineering vision

Ø Establish and enforce best practices in software design, coding standards, and system reliability

Ø Evaluate emerging technologies and make build vs. buy decisions

Ø Identify opportunities to leverage modern tools and automation within the development lifecycle

• Engineering Leadership

Ø Lead, mentor, and develop high-performing engineering teams across multiple levels

Ø Provide technical direction across multiple squads or product teams

Ø Establish strong engineering practices including code reviews, quality benchmarks, and standards

Ø Support hiring, onboarding, and performance management of engineering talent.

• Delivery & Execution

Ø Translate business requirements into technical solutions and execution plans

Ø Ensure timely delivery of high-quality solutions within defined scope

Ø Partner with Product teams on roadmap planning and technical feasibility assessments

Ø Identify and manage technical risks, dependencies, and constraints.

• Operational Excellence

Ø Oversee system performance, monitoring, logging, and reliability

Ø Collaborate with DevOps/DevSecOps teams to implement CI/CD pipelines, automation, and security best practices

Ø Optimize engineering productivity through tools, frameworks, and process improvements

Ø Drive efficient and outcome-focused release management practices

• Cross-Functional Collaboration

Ø Work closely with AI/ML teams to integrate advanced features into products

Ø Align architectural layers across frontend, backend, and data systems

Ø Communicate technical decisions, trade-offs, and solutions clearly to stakeholders

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
• 8–12+ years of experience in software engineering
• 3–5+ years in a technical leadership or architecture role
• Strong experience building scalable backend systems (e.g., Python or similar technologies)
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud)
• Deep understanding of distributed systems, cloud-native architectures, APIs, and databases (SQL & NoSQL)
• Proven ability to lead code quality, design reviews, and engineering best practices
• Experience working on AI/ML-powered applications or data-driven systems
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working on enterprise-scale or government-grade systems
• Familiarity with security, compliance, and data privacy frameworks
• Experience in high-growth, startup, or fast-paced environments

Work Location

• Abu Dhabi

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