Head of Engineering - IT

About This Role

Head of Engineering Role Purpose

The Head of Engineering will lead the entire technology function, combining strategic technical leadership with operational excellence. This role is responsible for defining the technical vision, ensuring architectural integrity, driving scalable system design, and managing day-to-day engineering execution to deliver high-quality digital products aligned with business goals.

Role Nature

• Strategic Leadership: Own and drive the technical vision, architecture, and long-term roadmap
• Operational Leadership: Oversee daily execution, task allocation, and delivery tracking
• Hands-on Involvement: Provide technical guidance and intervene in complex problem-solving when required

Key Responsibilities 1. Technical Strategy & Architecture

• Define, own, and evolve the company’s technical roadmap
• Review and approve system architecture, ensuring alignment with business objectives
• Ensure scalability, reliability, and high performance of all production systems
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and manage technical debt effectively

2. Governance, Quality & Security

• Establish and enforce engineering standards, coding practices, and development frameworks
• Define and oversee security protocols, system hardening, and compliance measures
• Review and approve critical technical decisions and platform-wide changes
• Ensure adherence to quality benchmarks across all engineering outputs

3. Technical Operations (Daily Execution)

• Oversee task assignment across backend, frontend, mobile, and cross-functional teams
• Monitor progress and ensure timely delivery of features, enhancements, and bug fixes
• Supervise CI/CD pipelines and ensure efficient, stable deployments
• Manage and optimize Dockerized environments for system reliability
• Proactively resolve blockers and ensure seamless coordination across teams

4. Technical Leadership

• Conduct high-level code reviews and enforce engineering excellence
• Provide mentorship, technical direction, and support to development teams
• Ensure alignment with architectural standards in all development activities
• Build team capabilities and drive continuous learning and upskilling

5. Cross-Functional & Executive Collaboration

• Partner with executive leadership to align technology initiatives with business strategy
• Supervise the IT Team Leader (if applicable) or directly manage engineering operations
• Play a key role in hiring, team structuring, and scaling the engineering organization
• Contribute to strategic decision-making at the leadership level

Required Technical Stack (Hands-on & Architectural Expertise)

• Mobile: Flutter
• Backend: Node.js , TypeScript
• Database: PostgreSQL , Redis
• Frontend: React.js , TanStack Query
• DevOps: CI/CD Pipelines , Dockerized Environments

Mandatory Requirements

• Proven experience as Head of Engineering, IT Manager, or Technical Architect
• Strong track record of managing development teams and overseeing daily execution
• Deep expertise in backend systems and API architecture
• Experience building and managing scalable, high-availability production systems
• Strong knowledge of containerization (Docker) and CI/CD workflows
• Excellent communication skills with fluency in English

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with digital platforms or marketplace-based products
• Prior exposure to or experience within the Saudi market is a strong advantage
• Experience in cloud-native architectures and modern deployment practices

Key Competencies

• Strategic thinking and technical vision
• Leadership and team management
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills
• Execution focus with attention to quality and timelines
• Stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration