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Head of Development

Isolutionmena — Jordan · Posted ~2 weeks ago

Head Full-time

Skills

software development leadership technical strategy team management software architecture quality assurance code review testing software testing

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Summary ✨ AI‑Generated

Lead a software development organization by setting technical strategy, managing the full team lifecycle, and establishing strong engineering and quality practices. You will guide architecture decisions, code reviews, testing strategies, technology adoption, and continuous improvement while fostering a collaborative engineering culture.

Highlights

Senior leadership opportunity with responsibility for technical strategy, team development, architecture, quality, and continuous improvement. The role combines people leadership with hands-on technical guidance and offers significant influence over engineering practices and innovation.

Description

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 fieldTotal Experience: Minimum of 15 years of professional experienceTechnical 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 requiredAgility: Ability to balance multiple priorities in a dynamic environmentLanguages: Fluency in English and Arabic is a must