Senior Technical Lead (UAEN)
Job Summary
Our 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 Responsibilities:
Technical Strategy & Architecture
Ø Define and own the end-to-end system architecture for scalable secure and high-performance platforms
Ø Lead technical design reviews and align teams with long-term engineering vision
Ø Establish and enforce best practices in software design coding standards and system reliability
Ø Evaluate emerging technologies and make build vs. buy decisions
Ø Identify opportunities to leverage modern tools and automation within the development lifecycle
Engineering Leadership
Ø Lead mentor and develop high-performing engineering teams across multiple levels
Ø Provide technical direction across multiple squads or product teams
Ø Establish strong engineering practices including code reviews quality benchmarks and standards
Ø Support hiring onboarding and performance management of engineering talent.
Delivery & Execution
Ø Translate business requirements into technical solutions and execution plans
Ø Ensure timely delivery of high-quality solutions within defined scope
Ø Partner with Product teams on roadmap planning and technical feasibility assessments
Ø Identify and manage technical risks dependencies and constraints.
Operational Excellence
Ø Oversee system performance monitoring logging and reliability
Ø Collaborate with DevOps/DevSecOps teams to implement CI/CD pipelines automation and security best practices
Ø Optimize engineering productivity through tools frameworks and process improvements
Ø Drive efficient and outcome-focused release management practices
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Ø Work closely with AI/ML teams to integrate advanced features into products
Ø Align architectural layers across frontend backend and data systems
Ø Communicate technical decisions trade-offs and solutions clearly to stakeholders
Requirements
812 years of experience in software engineering
35 years in a technical leadership or architecture role
Strong 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 practices
Experience working on AI/ML-powered applications or data-driven systems
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Familiarity with security compliance and data privacy frameworks
Experience in high-growth startup or fast-paced environments
Work Location
Abu Dhabi
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Required Skills:
Candidate Requirements: Bachelors degree (or equivalent) Minimum 5 years of enterprise software sales experience in cybersecurity endpoint security or infrastructure software Strong understanding of UAE cybersecurity landscape and partner ecosystem Proven track record in quota achievement and pipeline generation Experience selling to senior IT and Security stakeholders (CIO CISO level) Fluency in English (Arabic is a strong advantage) Willingness to travel across UAE and GCC Preferred Experience Exposure to ITSM automation or endpoint management tools Experience with enterprise cybersecurity platforms Experience operating in a partner-led sales model within the Middle East Additional Information: Location: Dubai UAE Contract: 2-year renewable contract Competitive compensation (open to negotiation) Candidates outside the UAE may apply if willing to relocate and have Middle East cybersecurity sales experience To know other vacancies we have please feel free to visit our website - Disclaimer: Please note that Black Pearl will never ask any of its candidates for any payment in any form in exchange for our service in helping candidates find a job. Our service is free to our candidates and the recruitment fee is paid by our clients. If you receive any emails SMS or calls requesting you to pay from someone claiming to be an employee of Black Pearl before they can process your application please report and write an email to or contact our office on.
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