Director of engineering [Dubai, UAE]

What is the director of engineeringThe director of engineering leads the engineering department of a company; from hiring and training new team members to managing tech projects and preparing the budget of the team.Alternative job titles are ‘Head of Engineering’ or ‘VP Engineering’.What does a director of engineering doDirectors of engineering usually have both a strategic and technical role inside the company. The strategic aspect includes setting goals for the team hiring engineers and prioritizing projects. The technical aspect is about getting actively involved in developing new products identifying requirements and setting timelines.Before they can get this position directors of engineering should have extensive experience as engineers they should have managed complex tech projects and know how to build products and features from scratch.Director of engineering responsibilities includeManaging engineering projects end-to-endCoordinating internal teams including security IT and developersImplementing new systemsJob briefWe are looking for a director of engineering to lead our engineering department and help us build great products. You’ll also manage our infrastructure and ensure all internal systems operate securely and effectively.To be successful in this role you should be confident in managing our teams while at the same time setting goals budgets and timelines for various projects. We also expect you to be in charge of our integrations with external partners and oversee all software development plans from ideation to execution.Ultimately you’ll make sure we use innovative technologies that maximize our productivity and help our company grow.ResponsibilitiesOversee front‑end and back‑end development teams and their projectsMonitor reliability and performance of all internal systems to suggest improvementsEnsure compliance with security regulationsManage software development projects by setting requirements goals and timelinesPrepare and manage the engineering department’s budgetDesign strategies for future development projects based on the company’s overall objectives and resourcesHire engineers and coordinate their trainingImplement innovative technologiesCoordinate with external stakeholders for new integrations and toolsReview and update policies relevant to internal systems and equipmentRequirementsWork experience as a director of engineering or in a similar senior‑level position at an engineering departmentExtensive experience with cloud technologies and modern human‑computer interfacesHands‑on experience in back‑end and front‑end developmentGood understanding of agile methodologiesLeadership abilities with a strategic mindExcellent project management skillsBSc/MSc in Engineering Computer Science or relevant fieldRequired SkillsVP Engineering Head of Engineering Director of Engineering#J-18808-Ljbffr