Director, Digital Engineering (UAE National)

placeAbu Dhabi calendar_month 
Define and execute digital engineering and platform strategy aligned with organisational priorities
  • Lead end-to-end development of large-scale platforms, ensuring scalability, performance, and reliability
  • Oversee architecture, systems integration, and engineering delivery across multiple environments
  • Drive adoption of modern engineering practices (Agile, DevOps, cloud-based architectures)
  • Ensure strong data governance, security, and compliance standards
  • Monitor platform performance and optimise through continuous improvement and data insights
  • Manage departmental budgets, resources, and delivery performance
  • Collaborate with senior stakeholders and external partners across a complex ecosystem
  • Lead and develop high-performing engineering teams, driving accountability and performance
  • Support transformation initiatives and drive adoption of new technologies
Lead large-scale, business-critical digital platforms10+ years shaping enterprise engineering and technology delivery
  • UAE National (Family Book required)
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, IT, or related field
  • 10+ years' experience in digital engineering, platform development, or enterprise technology environments
  • Proven leadership of large-scale platform or system delivery
  • Strong experience in architecture, integration, and scalable systems design
  • Track record of leading and developing engineering teams
  • Strong stakeholder management across complex, multi-entity environments
  • Exposure to modern engineering ecosystems (cloud, microservices, DevOps)

A high-impact organisation operating at significant scale within the UAE, focused on delivering advanced digital platforms and services across a complex ecosystem.

The organisation plays a central role in driving large-scale digital transformation, with a strong focus on platform scalability, performance, and innovation. It operates in a high-visibility environment, where technology outcomes directly influence user experience, operational efficiency, and long-term strategic objectives.

  • Strategic leadership role within a high-impact, large-scale environment
  • Opportunity to shape and scale advanced digital platforms
  • Exposure to complex systems, integrations, and transformation programmes
  • High visibility role with influence across senior leadership
  • Platform for long-term career growth within a nationally significant environment
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