Manager - Product Development

Core Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with stakeholders to comprehend business requirements, translating them into detailed technical solutions and designs.
• Lead and actively participate in the development of software applications, ensuring code quality, scalability, and maintainability.
• Conduct thorough code reviews and identify areas for improvement.
• Define and advance the architecture of software solutions, making decisions on technology stack, frameworks, and design patterns.
• Investigate and resolve intricate technical issues, providing expertise to address production problems effectively.
• Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation, encompassing system architecture diagrams, API documentation, and coding standards.

People Management Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and prioritize tasks within the development team, ensuring project progress and meeting deadlines.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including product managers, quality assurance, and infrastructure teams, to ensure the successful delivery of projects.
• Mentor and coach team members, fostering their professional growth and development.

Strategic Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic technical leadership to the development team, setting best practices, coding standards, and guiding architectural decisions.
• Lead the research and analysis of market trends, technological advancements, and customer needs to ensure the product remains relevant and competitive in the future.
• Assess risks and develop risk mitigation strategies to minimize potential liabilities.

Responsibilities: Core Responsibilities:

Collaborate with stakeholders to comprehend business requirements, translating them into detailed technical solutions and designs.
Lead and actively participate in the development of software applications, ensuring code quality, scalability, and maintainability.
Conduct thorough code reviews and identify areas for improvement.
Define and advance the architecture of software solutions, making decisions on technology stack, frameworks, and design patterns.
Investigate and resolve intricate technical issues, providing expertise to address production problems effectively.
Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation, encompassing system architecture diagrams, API documentation, and coding standards.

People Management Responsibilities:

Coordinate and prioritize tasks within the development team, ensuring project progress and meeting deadlines.
Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including product managers, quality assurance, and infrastructure teams, to ensure the successful delivery of projects.
Mentor and coach team members, fostering their professional growth and development.

Strategic Responsibilities:

Provide strategic technical leadership to the development team, setting best practices, coding standards, and guiding architectural decisions.
Lead the research and analysis of market trends, technological advancements, and customer needs to ensure the product remains relevant and competitive in the future.

• Assess risks and develop risk mitigation strategies to minimize potential liabilities.

Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Marketing, Engineering or related field; Master's degree is a plus.

Excellent English. Arabic is an added advantage

A minimum of 8-10 years of experience in a similar role

Preferred experience in Ports and Logistics, UAE Govt. Sector in leadership/Managerial Role.
Extensive hands-on experience in software development, showcasing proficiency in multiple programming languages, frameworks, and methodologies.
Proven leadership skills with a successful track record of managing and leading software development teams.
Architectural expertise, including the ability to make informed decisions on technology stack, frameworks, and design patterns.
Strong project management skills, understanding project principles, and effectively coordinating tasks for timely delivery.
In-depth knowledge of quality assurance processes, conducting thorough code reviews, and ensuring code quality, scalability, and maintainability.
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, fostering effective collaboration with stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
Experience mentoring and coaching team members to encourage their professional growth and create a collaborative and innovative team culture.
Commitment to continuous learning, staying informed about industry trends and emerging technologies.

• Willingness to adapt and learn new technologies as needed for the role.