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naukri

Deputy Chief Technology Officer

Client of LHH
Dubai, UAE
fulltime
Executive
1 months ago
Engineering LeadershipTechnical RoadmapCloud InfrastructureAWSAI AdoptionTeam Management
Free

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Overview

You will operate at both strategic and hands-on levels, driving execution across multiple teams while embedding modern engineering and AI practices into everyday workflows.

1. Engineering Leadership

  • Lead multiple engineering teams across backend, frontend, and mobile
  • Drive delivery of fintech products including digital wallets, P2P transfers, payment gateways, merchant solutions, lending, and bill payments
  • Own the technical roadmap, balancing speed, quality, and scalability
  • Ensure strong engineering standards and reduce technical debt

2. Infrastructure & Platform

  • Oversee cloud infrastructure and platform engineering
  • Ensure high availability (99.9%+), scalability, and cost optimization
  • Manage cloud-native architecture (AWS ecosystem)
  • Maintain high-performance systems capable of handling large transaction volumes

3. AI & Engineering Productivity

  • Lead adoption of AI tools across engineering workflows (AI-assisted coding, automated code reviews, AI-driven CI/CD improvements)
  • Embed AI into daily operations beyond experimentation
  • Drive AI-based product features such as fraud detection and personalization

4. Team & Organizational Leadership

  • Manage and scale a team of 30+ engineers across multiple squads
  • Own hiring strategy, vendor management, and team structure
  • Define KPIs, performance frameworks, and career growth paths
  • Build a high-performance, accountable engineering culture

5. Cross-Functional Leadership

  • Partner with Product, Business, and Operations teams
  • Translate business goals into technical execution
  • Represent engineering at leadership level
  • Align engineering strategy with company growth plans

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