Head of Technology (Hands-on | Solution Architecture | SaaS & AI)

Head of Technology (Hands-on | Solution Architecture | SaaS & AI)Company: AllUp, Location: Dubai (or Remote with strong overlap with GMT+4), Reporting to: CTOAbout the RoleAllUp is looking for a Director of Technology who is deeply hands‑on, technically strong, and confident representing technology in front of enterprise customers, partners, and internal stakeholders. This is not a passive leadership role. We are looking for a senior technologist and solution architect who has built and scaled SaaS platforms, led large engineering teams, and can clearly articulate architecture, AI decisions, and trade‑offs at both technical and business levels.What You Will DoTechnology & ArchitectureOwn and evolve AllUp’s SaaS platform architecture.Design and review microservices‑based systems that are scalable, secure, and reliable.Be hands‑on with AWS architecture and cloud services.Lead architectural decisions across APIs, data, integrations, and platform scalability.Ensure high standards for code quality, performance, security, and observability.AI‑Driven Product DevelopmentContribute hands‑on experience in building SaaS products using AI.Clearly explain previous AI use‑cases, implementation choices, and real production outcomes.Partner with product and business teams to translate AI opportunities into real features.Engineering LeadershipLead and scale engineering teams of 25+ people.Manage senior engineers and engineering managers.Establish strong engineering processes, accountability, and delivery discipline.Mentor future technical leaders.Stakeholder & Customer EngagementRepresent AllUp’s technology confidently in front of:CustomersPartnersInternal stakeholdersExplain complex technical topics in clear business language.Support enterprise sales and customer discussions when needed.Problem Solving & OwnershipTake full ownership of technical challenges from design to production.Be hands‑on during complex issues or critical incidents.Drive solutions, not excuses.Required Experience (Non‑Negotiable)5+ years leading technology teams in a SaaS company.Proven experience managing 25+ engineers.Strong background as a hands‑on solution architect (not only people management).Solid experience with:Microservices architectureAWS (recent, hands‑on projects)Demonstrated experience building or scaling SaaS products using AI.Excellent English communication skills (verbal and written).Confident, presentable, and stakeholder‑ready.What We Expect You to SharePrevious companies you have worked with.Real examples of systems and AI products you helped build.Professional references.LinkedIn profiles of references for cross‑verification.Interview ProcessTechnical Interview: Architecture, AWS, microservices, AI experience, hands‑on depth.Business Interview: Leadership, communication, stakeholder management, decision‑making.CTO Interview: Vision alignment, ownership mindset, problem‑solving depth, culture fit.Why Join AllUpHigh‑impact role with real ownership.Opportunity to shape architecture and technology direction.Work closely with CTO and leadership team.Build meaningful SaaS and AI products at scale.#J-18808-Ljbffr