Senior Technical Lead (UAEN)

Full time | Black Pearl Consult | United Arab EmiratesPosted On 03/26/2026Job InformationTechnologyNumber of Positions 1City Abu Dhabi51133Job DescriptionOur 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 ResponsibilitiesTechnical Strategy & ArchitectureDefine and own the end-to-end system architecture for scalable, secure, and high-performance platformsLead technical design reviews and align teams with long-term engineering visionEstablish and enforce best practices in software design, coding standards, and system reliabilityEvaluate emerging technologies and make build vs. buy decisionsIdentify opportunities to leverage modern tools and automation within the development lifecycleEngineering LeadershipLead, mentor, and develop high-performing engineering teams across multiple levelsProvide technical direction across multiple squads or product teamsEstablish strong engineering practices including code reviews, quality benchmarks, and standardsSupport hiring, onboarding, and performance management of engineering talentDelivery & ExecutionTranslate business requirements into technical solutions and execution plansEnsure timely delivery of high-quality solutions within defined scopePartner with Product teams on roadmap planning and technical feasibility assessmentsIdentify and manage technical risks, dependencies, and constraintsOperational ExcellenceOversee system performance, monitoring, logging, and reliabilityCollaborate with DevOps/DevSecOps teams to implement CI/CD pipelines, automation, and security best practicesOptimize engineering productivity through tools, frameworks, and process improvementsDrive efficient and outcome-focused release management practicesCross-Functional CollaborationWork closely with AI/ML teams to integrate advanced features into productsAlign architectural layers across frontend, backend, and data systemsCommunicate technical decisions, trade-offs, and solutions clearly to stakeholdersRequirementsBachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field8–12+ years of experience in software engineering3–5+ years in a technical leadership or architecture roleStrong 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 practicesExperience working on AI/ML-powered applications or data-driven systemsStrong communication and stakeholder management skillsPreferred QualificationsExperience working on enterprise‑scale or government‑grade systemsFamiliarity with security, compliance, and data privacy frameworksExperience in high-growth, startup, or fast‑paced environments#J-18808-Ljbffr