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
ÃDefine and own the end-to-end system
architecture for scalable, secure, and high-performance platforms
ÃLead technical design reviews and align
teams with long-term engineering vision
ÃEstablish and enforce best practices in
software design, coding standards, and system reliability
ÃEvaluate emerging technologies and make
build vs. buy decisions
ÃIdentify opportunities to leverage modern
tools and automation within the development lifecycle
·Engineering Leadership
ÃLead, mentor, and develop high-performing
engineering teams across multiple levels
ÃProvide technical direction across
multiple squads or product teams
ÃEstablish strong engineering practices
including code reviews, quality benchmarks, and standards
ÃSupport hiring, onboarding, and
performance management of engineering talent.
·Delivery & Execution
ÃTranslate business requirements into
technical solutions and execution plans
ÃEnsure timely delivery of high-quality
solutions within defined scope
ÃPartner with Product teams on roadmap
planning and technical feasibility assessments
ÃIdentify and manage technical risks,
dependencies, and constraints.
·Operational Excellence
ÃOversee system performance, monitoring,
logging, and reliability
ÃCollaborate with DevOps/DevSecOps teams
to implement CI/CD pipelines, automation, and security best practices
ÃOptimize engineering productivity through
tools, frameworks, and process improvements
ÃDrive efficient and outcome-focused release
management practices
·Cross-Functional Collaboration
ÃWork closely with AI/ML teams to
integrate advanced features into products
ÃAlign architectural layers across frontend,
backend, and data systems
ÃCommunicate 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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