Head of Applications (UAE National)

About the role

An exciting opportunity for an experienced UAE National technology leader to head the enterprise Application Development function within a highly digital and transformative environment in Abu Dhabi.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the full software development lifecycle (SDLC) for enterprise applications.
• Drive application modernisation and cloud‑first development initiatives.
• Oversee application architecture, integrations, APIs and digital platforms.
• Champion DevOps best practices, CI/CD pipelines and release governance.
• Manage internal development teams, outsourced partners and technology vendors.
• Ensure delivery of high‑quality, secure and scalable solutions.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align technology initiatives with business objectives.

Required profile

• UAE National with a valid Family Book.
• Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering or a related discipline.
• Proven experience leading application development or software engineering teams.
• Strong understanding of SDLC, software engineering practices and application architecture.
• Experience managing integrations, APIs and enterprise applications.
• Exposure to cloud‑based application environments.
• Knowledge of DevOps, CI/CD and modern development methodologies.
• Strong leadership, stakeholder and vendor management skills.

Required skills

• Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)
• Application Architecture
• APIs and Integrations
• Cloud platforms
• DevOps
• Continuous Integration / Continuous Delivery (CI/CD)

What we offer

• Opportunity to lead a critical technology function.
• Exposure to enterprise‑scale digital transformation initiatives.
• High‑profile role within a forward‑thinking organisation.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Long‑term career development opportunities.