Job Level

     Section Head

Job Summary

• Leading the software development team and set the team’s strategy.
• Managing department budgets and resources.
• Building and managing relationships with clients, vendors, and business units.
• Project scoping, planning, and management.
• Talent recruitment and mentoring.
• Some programming and design, as needed.
• Systems analysis and design.

Job Duties

• Leading the software development team in the design, development, coding, testing, and debugging as required to meet the requirements.
• Developing and implementing the architecture of software solutions and development platforms.
• Selecting the best software development platforms and methodologies for building a scalable, automated and future-proof solution.
• Participate in R&D project planning and reviews to ensure a smooth transfer to development.
• Keeping up to date with the latest developments and innovations in software solutions relevant to the business.
• Balance resources between in-house end outsourced ones to meet company operational and product targets.
• Developing new hire requirements, leading the hiring effort collaborating with internal and external resources.
• Coaching and performance management of members of the software development team including setting clear goals and objectives and expectations.
• Provide guidance to the team and ensure they adhere to development standards.
• Ensuring all developed software adheres to quality standards with adequate documentation.
• Coordinating with other departments to ensure system-level requirements are met, and performing to customers’ expectations.
• Coordinate budget and hiring with Technology & Innovation Manager.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Results-oriented with the ability to plan and deliver meeting project deadlines.
• Excellent leadership, interpersonal and communication skills with a passion for optimizing team performance and development.
• Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines and defuse difficult situations with coworkers.
• Experience working on time-critical projects with internal and external stakeholders.
• Extensive experience in developing, deploying, and integrating software solutions.
• Good leadership, mentoring and coaching abilities with Strategic Thinking & Planning Skills.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical and communication skills.
• Knowledge of software industry standards and preferred solutions for the mobility and e-Commerce services.
• Proficiency in documenting processes and keeping up with industry trends.
• Proven experience in diverse technology (Full Stack: PHP -Laravel/Kohana, Database: MySQL & MongoDB, Mobile Development: Native/Flutter/React Native)
• Verbal and written communication skills in English and Arabic.
• Minimum a bachelor degree in Computer Science or related field with minimum 7 years of relevant experience.
• Minimum 2 years of proven experience in leading teams of mid and senior level software developers.