Engineering Director

Job Title:Engineering Director

Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Employment Type: 

Permanent

Overview: Lead and inspire multiple engineering teams to achieve technical excellence, drive innovation, and support company objectives in collaboration with cross-functional partners.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership: Guide engineering teams toward strategic goals and innovations aligned with company priorities.
• Cross-Program Collaboration: Work across programs to ensure resources, objectives, and project success are aligned.
• Team Development: Mentor engineering managers and foster a culture of growth, inclusivity, and high performance.
• Technical Oversight: Set technical direction, architecture, and best practices for scalability, security, and performance.
• Agile Execution: Ensure coordinated, timely delivery of projects in line with agile methodologies.
• Performance & Operational Excellence: Oversee KPIs, promote process improvements, and ensure compliance with QHSE and regulatory standards.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• Experience: 15+ years in engineering, with 5+ years in leadership roles, and a background in backend services and cloud infrastructure.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in backend services, cloud-hosted infrastructure, and programming languages such as Java, Python, and C++. Familiarity with databases like MongoDB and MySQL, data streaming technologies (e.g., Kafka), and DevOps practices.
• Leadership and Communication: Proven leadership abilities, strategic thinking, and strong communication skills for cross-functional collaboration.

Halian Group

With over 20 years of experience, we have come to understand that innovation is the only way to provide agile, practical solutions that transform businesses and careers. Our resourcing and smart services help you to realize tomorrow’s potential. Discover the amazing things possible when you bring the right people and the right technologies together.

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