Head of Development

Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership & Management
● Direction: Set the technical direction and strategy for the development team, ensuring
alignment with overall business objectives.
● Team Oversight: Manage the full team lifecycle, including hiring, onboarding, setting
performance goals, and conducting reviews.
● Culture: Foster a positive, productive work environment that encourages collaboration
and innovation.
● Continuous Improvement: Promote a culture of learning by identifying areas for
optimization and introducing new technologies or processes.

Technical Excellence & Quality Assurance
● Architecture: Leverage a deep understanding of software development methodologies,
architecture, and best practices to guide decision-making.
● Quality Control: Establish quality assurance processes, conduct code reviews, and
implement testing strategies to ensure high reliability and quality standards.
● Industry Knowledge: Maintain a strong technical background and stay up-to-date with
the latest industry trends.
Project Management & Collaboration
● Execution: Oversee project planning, resourcing, and execution to ensure timelines are
estimated accurately and resources are allocated effectively.

● Cross-Functional Communication: Act as the bridge between development and other
departments (Product, Marketing, Operations), conveying technical concepts to
non-technical stakeholders.
● Stakeholder Management: Build strong relationships with diverse teams and
communicate effectively across organizational boundaries.

Requirements

Education & Experience
● Education: A Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
● Total Experience: Minimum of 15 years of professional experience.
● Technical Experience: 8+ years of experience designing and building scalable enterprise
software.
● Management Experience: 7+ years of managing teams within a development
organization.

Skills & Languages
● Core Skills: Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills are required.
● Agility: Ability to balance multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
● Languages: Fluency in English and Arabic is a must.