34 Release Engineer jobs in Saudi Arabia
Software Engineering Manager
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We are searching for a highly talented Software Engineering Manager to be part of the New Vertical domain. If you're ready to drive impact, mentor a talented team, and grow in a dynamic B2C environment, this may be the perfect role for you!
As a Software Engineering Manager at Hungerstation, you ll:
- Define Team Strategy : Shape the strategic direction of your team and contribute to the overall technical strategy for Hungerstation s consumer products.
- Lead and Mentor : Guide and coach an exceptional engineering team, helping them build stable, scalable, and reliable features and services.
- Empower Growth : Foster an environment of agility and autonomy, helping each team member grow their career.
- Drive Best Practices : Implement Engineering Practices (TDD, CI/CD, Agile Methodologies) to enhance team engagement, delivery speed, and product quality.
- Own Projects : Lead projects with a product manager, managing stakeholders, creating roadmaps, and overseeing costs.
- Scale Systems and Processes : Play a key role in advancing our architecture and scaling processes such as engineering hiring and onboarding.
Desired Candidate Profile
Qualifications
What You ll Bring:
- 8+ years of experience in software engineering, with at least 2 years in team leadership.
- B2C domain expertise you know the ins and outs of consumer-focused tech.
- Hands-on leadership: You ll work closely with your team to drive change, inspire vision, and execute with purpose.
- Coaching and Mentorship : Skilled in team development, you know how to build structures that prioritize speed, quality, and engagement.
- Expertise in Agile methodologies and a proven track record of hiring top international talent.
Your Technical Skills & Leadership Impact:
- Hands-on programming : Proficient in Golang, Java, Ruby on Rails, Swift, or Kotlin, with a strong foundation in cloud-based, distributed systems.
- Architectural Expertise : Deep knowledge in Domain-Driven Design, microservices, and designing for scale.
- Database Mastery : Skilled in databases like PostgreSQL, MySQL, and NoSQL, with an understanding of their trade-offs.
- OKR Frameworks : You excel at translating business KPIs into actionable goals and managing project priorities, deadlines, and deliverables.
- Problem-Solving Prowess : Known for selecting the best frameworks and design principles to tackle complex technical and organizational challenges.
Company Industry
- Internet
- E-commerce
- Dotcom
Department / Functional Area
- IT Software
Keywords
- Software Engineering Manager
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About the opportunity
We are searching for a highly talented Software Engineering Manager to be part of the New Vertical domain. If you're ready to drive impact, mentor a talented team, and grow in a dynamic B2C environment, this may be the perfect role for you!
As a Software Engineering Manager at Hungerstation, you’ll:
- Define Team Strategy : Shape the strategic direction of your team and contribute to the overall technical strategy for Hungerstation’s consumer products.
- Lead and Mentor : Guide and coach an exceptional engineering team, helping them build stable, scalable, and reliable features and services.
- Empower Growth : Foster an environment of agility and autonomy, helping each team member grow their career.
- Drive Best Practices : Implement Engineering Practices (TDD, CI/CD, Agile Methodologies) to enhance team engagement, delivery speed, and product quality.
- Own Projects : Lead projects with a product manager, managing stakeholders, creating roadmaps, and overseeing costs.
- Scale Systems and Processes : Play a key role in advancing our architecture and scaling processes such as engineering hiring and onboarding.
What you need to be successful
What You’ll Bring:
- 8+ years of experience in software engineering, with at least 2 years in team leadership.
- B2C domain expertise – you know the ins and outs of consumer-focused tech.
- Hands-on leadership: You’ll work closely with your team to drive change, inspire vision, and execute with purpose.
- Coaching and Mentorship : Skilled in team development, you know how to build structures that prioritize speed, quality, and engagement.
- Expertise in Agile methodologies and a proven track record of hiring top international talent.
Your Technical Skills & Leadership Impact:
- Hands-on programming : Proficient in Golang, Java, Ruby on Rails, Swift, or Kotlin, with a strong foundation in cloud-based, distributed systems.
- Architectural Expertise : Deep knowledge in Domain-Driven Design, microservices, and designing for scale.
- Database Mastery : Skilled in databases like PostgreSQL, MySQL, and NoSQL, with an understanding of their trade-offs.
- OKR Frameworks : You excel at translating business KPIs into actionable goals and managing project priorities, deadlines, and deliverables.
- Problem-Solving Prowess : Known for selecting the best frameworks and design principles to tackle complex technical and organizational challenges.
Who we are
HungerStation is part of the Delivery Hero Group, the world’s pioneering local delivery platform, our mission is to deliver an amazing experience—fast, easy, and to your door. We operate in over 70+ countries worldwide. Headquartered in Berlin, Germany. Delivery Hero has been listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange since 2017 and is part of the MDAX stock market index.
What's in it for you
What We Offer:
- Global Visa and Relocation Support : We provide visa and relocation assistance to bring top talent to Saudi Arabia from anywhere in the world.
- Collaborative Global Community : Join a network of over 2,000 colleagues across Delivery Hero’s global teams, where you can share ideas and connect through active guilds and a vibrant tech and product community.
- Continuous Learning Opportunities : Access LinkedIn Learning and other e-learning platforms, plus exclusive in-house training programs designed to advance your career.
- And So Much More : Enjoy a range of additional perks designed to support your growth, well-being, and success!
Software Engineering Manager
Posted 7 days ago
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Mozn is a rapidly growing technology firm revolutionising the field of Artificial Intelligence and Data Science, headquartered in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. It is working to realize Vision 2030 with a proven track record of supporting and growing the tech ecosystem in Saudi Arabia and the GCC region. Mozn is the trusted AI technology partner for some of the largest government organizations, as well as many large corporations and startups.
We are in an exciting stage of scaling the company to provide AI-powered products and solutions both locally and globally, ensuring the growth and prosperity of our digital humanity. It is an exciting time to work in the field of AI to create a long-lasting impact.
What you'll do
As a Software Engineering Manager , your daily responsibilities might include:
- Managing and mentoring a team of engineers to design, develop, and maintain product features.
- Ensuring code and design quality meet industry’s best practices and high standards.
- Coaching and mentoring team members on high-level design, architecture, effort estimation, and testing practices.
- Providing feedback on engineers’ performance.
- Supporting engineers’ learning and development plans.
- Initiating hiring processes and resource allocation for the team.
- Removing impediments or guiding the team to do so.
- Overseeing the software development process implementation.
Qualifications
- BSc/MS in Computer Science or related field from a top university.
- At least 10 years of software engineering experience, preferably in SaaS or large-scale distributed applications.
- Previous experience in team leadership.
- Strong communication skills and ability to convey technical solutions to both end-users and engineering teams.
- Experience with multiple programming languages and a drive to continuously learn and improve technical skills.
- Understanding of system design and distributed computing principles.
- Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases such as HBase, Cassandra, and MongoDB.
- Knowledge of Scrum and other software development methodologies.
- Openness to join a high-growth, dynamic environment in the Middle East.
- Ability to take responsibility and work with autonomy.
- Competitive compensation, excellent health insurance, and a supportive culture.
- A fun, innovative workplace with leading AI experts.
Software Engineering Manager
Posted 12 days ago
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HungerStation is part of the Delivery Hero Group, the world’s pioneering local delivery platform, our mission is to deliver an amazing experience—fast, easy, and to your door. We operate in over 70+ countries worldwide. Headquartered in Berlin, Germany. Delivery Hero has been listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange since 2017 and is part of the MDAX stock market index.
Job Description
We are searching for a highly talented Software Engineering Manager to be part of the New Vertical domain. If you're ready to drive impact, mentor a talented team, and grow in a dynamic B2C environment, this may be the perfect role for you!
As a Software Engineering Manager At Hungerstation, You’ll
- Define Team Strategy: Shape the strategic direction of your team and contribute to the overall technical strategy for Hungerstation’s consumer products.
- Lead and Mentor: Guide and coach an exceptional engineering team, helping them build stable, scalable, and reliable features and services.
- Empower Growth: Foster an environment of agility and autonomy, helping each team member grow their career.
- Drive Best Practices: Implement Engineering Practices (TDD, CI/CD, Agile Methodologies) to enhance team engagement, delivery speed, and product quality.
- Own Projects: Lead projects with a product manager, managing stakeholders, creating roadmaps, and overseeing costs.
- Scale Systems and Processes: Play a key role in advancing our architecture and scaling processes such as engineering hiring and onboarding.
What You’ll Bring:
- 8+ years of experience in software engineering, with at least 2 years in team leadership.
- B2C domain expertise – you know the ins and outs of consumer-focused tech.
- Hands-on leadership: You’ll work closely with your team to drive change, inspire vision, and execute with purpose.
- Coaching and Mentorship: Skilled in team development, you know how to build structures that prioritize speed, quality, and engagement.
- Expertise in Agile methodologies and a proven track record of hiring top international talent.
- Hands-on programming: Proficient in Golang, Java, Ruby on Rails, Swift, or Kotlin, with a strong foundation in cloud-based, distributed systems.
- Architectural Expertise: Deep knowledge in Domain-Driven Design, microservices, and designing for scale.
- Database Mastery: Skilled in databases like PostgreSQL, MySQL, and NoSQL, with an understanding of their trade-offs.
- OKR Frameworks: You excel at translating business KPIs into actionable goals and managing project priorities, deadlines, and deliverables.
- Problem-Solving Prowess: Known for selecting the best frameworks and design principles to tackle complex technical and organizational challenges.
What We Offer:
- Global Visa and Relocation Support: We provide visa and relocation assistance to bring top talent to Saudi Arabia from anywhere in the world.
- Collaborative Global Community: Join a network of over 2,000 colleagues across Delivery Hero’s global teams, where you can share ideas and connect through active guilds and a vibrant tech and product community.
- Continuous Learning Opportunities: Access LinkedIn Learning and other e-learning platforms, plus exclusive in-house training programs designed to advance your career.
- And So Much More: Enjoy a range of additional perks designed to support your growth, well-being, and success!
- Seniority level Mid-Senior level
- Employment type Contract
- Job function Information Technology
- Industries Software Development and IT Services and IT Consulting
Riyadh, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia OMR1,600.000-OMR1,800.000 1 month ago
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#J-18808-LjbffrSoftware Engineering Manager
Posted today
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Mozn is a rapidly growing technology firm revolutionising the field of Artificial Intelligence and Data Science, headquartered in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. It is working to realize Vision 2030 with a proven track record of supporting and growing the tech ecosystem in Saudi Arabia and the GCC region. Mozn is the trusted AI technology partner for some of the largest government organizations, as well as many large corporations and startups.
We are in an exciting stage of scaling the company to provide AI-powered products and solutions both locally and globally, ensuring the growth and prosperity of our digital humanity. It is an exciting time to work in the field of AI to create a long-lasting impact.
What you'll do
As a Software Engineering Manager , your daily responsibilities might include:
- Managing and mentoring a team of engineers to design, develop, and maintain product features.
- Ensuring code and design quality meet industry’s best practices and high standards.
- Coaching and mentoring team members on high-level design, architecture, effort estimation, and testing practices.
- Providing feedback on engineers’ performance.
- Supporting engineers’ learning and development plans.
- Initiating hiring processes and resource allocation for the team.
- Removing impediments or guiding the team to do so.
- Overseeing the software development process implementation.
Qualifications
- BSc/MS in Computer Science or related field from a top university.
- At least 10 years of software engineering experience, preferably in SaaS or large-scale distributed applications.
- Previous experience in team leadership.
- Strong communication skills and ability to convey technical solutions to both end-users and engineering teams.
- Experience with multiple programming languages and a drive to continuously learn and improve technical skills.
- Understanding of system design and distributed computing principles.
- Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases such as HBase, Cassandra, and MongoDB.
- Knowledge of Scrum and other software development methodologies.
- Openness to join a high-growth, dynamic environment in the Middle East.
- Ability to take responsibility and work with autonomy.
- Competitive compensation, excellent health insurance, and a supportive culture.
- A fun, innovative workplace with leading AI experts.
Software Engineering Manager
Posted today
Job Viewed
Job Description
About the opportunity
We are searching for a highly talented Software Engineering Manager to be part of the New Vertical domain. If you're ready to drive impact, mentor a talented team, and grow in a dynamic B2C environment, this may be the perfect role for you!
As a Software Engineering Manager at Hungerstation, you’ll:
- Define Team Strategy : Shape the strategic direction of your team and contribute to the overall technical strategy for Hungerstation’s consumer products.
- Lead and Mentor : Guide and coach an exceptional engineering team, helping them build stable, scalable, and reliable features and services.
- Empower Growth : Foster an environment of agility and autonomy, helping each team member grow their career.
- Drive Best Practices : Implement Engineering Practices (TDD, CI/CD, Agile Methodologies) to enhance team engagement, delivery speed, and product quality.
- Own Projects : Lead projects with a product manager, managing stakeholders, creating roadmaps, and overseeing costs.
- Scale Systems and Processes : Play a key role in advancing our architecture and scaling processes such as engineering hiring and onboarding.
What you need to be successful
What You’ll Bring:
- 8+ years of experience in software engineering, with at least 2 years in team leadership.
- B2C domain expertise – you know the ins and outs of consumer-focused tech.
- Hands-on leadership: You’ll work closely with your team to drive change, inspire vision, and execute with purpose.
- Coaching and Mentorship : Skilled in team development, you know how to build structures that prioritize speed, quality, and engagement.
- Expertise in Agile methodologies and a proven track record of hiring top international talent.
Your Technical Skills & Leadership Impact:
- Hands-on programming : Proficient in Golang, Java, Ruby on Rails, Swift, or Kotlin, with a strong foundation in cloud-based, distributed systems.
- Architectural Expertise : Deep knowledge in Domain-Driven Design, microservices, and designing for scale.
- Database Mastery : Skilled in databases like PostgreSQL, MySQL, and NoSQL, with an understanding of their trade-offs.
- OKR Frameworks : You excel at translating business KPIs into actionable goals and managing project priorities, deadlines, and deliverables.
- Problem-Solving Prowess : Known for selecting the best frameworks and design principles to tackle complex technical and organizational challenges.
Who we are
HungerStation is part of the Delivery Hero Group, the world’s pioneering local delivery platform, our mission is to deliver an amazing experience—fast, easy, and to your door. We operate in over 70+ countries worldwide. Headquartered in Berlin, Germany. Delivery Hero has been listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange since 2017 and is part of the MDAX stock market index.
What's in it for you
What We Offer:
- Global Visa and Relocation Support : We provide visa and relocation assistance to bring top talent to Saudi Arabia from anywhere in the world.
- Collaborative Global Community : Join a network of over 2,000 colleagues across Delivery Hero’s global teams, where you can share ideas and connect through active guilds and a vibrant tech and product community.
- Continuous Learning Opportunities : Access LinkedIn Learning and other e-learning platforms, plus exclusive in-house training programs designed to advance your career.
- And So Much More : Enjoy a range of additional perks designed to support your growth, well-being, and success!
Director - Applications & Software Engineering
Posted 9 days ago
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Role Purpose:
Build and maintain secure, scalable software solutions that power Bupa Arabia’s digital products and internal systems. Deliver high-quality applications, seamless integrations, and automation to drive innovation, customer value, and business agility.
Seek a hands-on, technically fluent leader to define the technical strategy, scale Agile delivery, and champion engineering excellence across all customer-facing and enterprise applications. Lead modernization initiatives, integrate legacy and modern platforms, and partner with Product, Platform, AI/Data, and Cybersecurity teams to deliver secure, compliant, and high-performing solutions.
The ideal candidate has built native applications, led large-scale Agile delivery, implemented DevOps at scale, and driven successful integrations in regulated industries such as Health tech or insurance.
Key Accountabilities:
1- Custom Application Development and Enterprise Systems Development;
- Design and deliver secure, high-performing web and native mobile apps for members, partners, and employees
- Lead cross-functional teams to create intuitive, scalable digital experiences
- Extend and customize enterprise platforms (ERP, HR, Finance, CRM) through development, integrations, and upgrade management
- Ensure enterprise applications are tailored to business needs and fully compliant with regulatory standards
2- Integration Engineering (API & Middleware) and DevOps & Automation Engineering;
- Architect and manage API integrations and middleware platforms to enable real-time, secure data exchange between systems
- Build robust, maintainable connectors for both legacy and modern platforms
- Drive DevOps culture across engineering—implement CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure-as-code (IaC), and automated testing frameworks
- Ensure secure, efficient, and consistent deployments across environments
3- Release & Change Management;
- Plan and coordinate software releases, including change approval, risk mitigation, and rollback strategies
- Align with ITIL-based service management practices to ensure smooth deployments
4- Application Lifecycle Support;
- Lead triage, bug fixes, enhancements, and release readiness with full accountability for application stability and performance
- Oversee long-term support plans, technical debt management, and refactoring
5- Quality Engineering & Test Automation;
- Promote test automation and early-stage quality controls—unit, regression, performance, and user acceptance testing
- Establish measurable quality KPIs and embed QA in the development lifecycle
6- Team Leadership & Strategic Responsibilities;
- Define engineering culture, standards, and architecture across Bupa Arabia.
- Lead, coach, and grow multiple product engineering teams.
- Partner with Product, Design, Platform, and Infrastructure to align goals and execution.
- Drive engineering velocity, code quality, and continuous delivery.
- Modernize applications, integrating and replacing legacy systems where appropriate.
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Senior Software Engineering Architect
Posted 15 days ago
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HALA is a leading fintech player in the MENAP region that aims to redefine financial services and build the future bank of SMEs. HALA aims at empowering SMEs to start, run, and grow their businesses by providing them with cutting-edge financial and technological tools.
HALA currently holds multiple entities in UAE, Saudi Arabia and Egypt (including HALA Payments, HALA Cashier and HALA Logistics) and offers solutions that enable merchants to digitize their payments as well as manage their sales and operations.
Founded in 2017, HALA is currently duly licensed by the Saudi Arabian Central Bank as well as the Financials Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) in Abu Dhabi Global Market.
About the Role
Hala is hiring a Fintech Engineering Architect to lead the design of scalable, secure, and high-performing systems that power our core services; POS, payments, control cards, collections, and more. You’ll drive the technical direction for our engineering organization, ensuring our systems are built for scale and compliant with fintech standards.
You’ll work closely with engineering leads, product managers, and infrastructure teams to guide architecture decisions, set engineering standards, and ensure teams are aligned with business goals and technical strategy.
What You’ll Do
- Own and evolve Hala’s system architecture across backend, frontend, integrations, and infrastructure.
- Own and define engineering standards across teams—ensuring developers follow scalable, secure, and maintainable development practices.
- Design and validate distributed systems using .NET, microservices, and messaging queues.
- Set and enforce engineering standards for scalable, secure, and maintainable development.
- Define architectural patterns and guide design decisions for fintech services (e.g., POS, payments, cards, lending).
- Lead API and third-party fintech service integration strategy.
- Ensure architecture meets regulatory, security, and performance requirements.
- Partner with DevOps and Infra teams to align architecture with deployment and scalability needs.
- Conduct technical reviews, support engineering leads, and coach teams on best practices.
What We’re Looking For
- 7+ years of engineering experience, including 3+ years in architecture roles.
- Strong hands-on expertise in .NET Core, microservices, and event-driven systems (Kafka, RabbitMQ, etc.).
- Proven experience in fintech system design – payments, KYC, card processing, fraud, compliance.
- Experience defining technical standards and architecture governance.
- Skilled in integrating with third-party fintech APIs and services.
- Strong knowledge of secure coding, high availability, and system performance.
- Excellent communication and leadership skills.
Nice to Have
- Experience with GCC fintech regulations (e.g., SAMA, Mada, SADAD).
- Worked in startup or high-growth fintech environments.
- Familiarity with cloud-native design (preferably Azure).
- Knowledge of Hala’s domain areas—merchant services, control cards, financing, collections.
We believe you will love working at HALA!
- We have an inclusive and diverse culture that encourages innovation and flexibility in remote, in-office, and hybrid work setups.
- We offer highly competitive compensation packages, including the potential for shares.
- We prioritize personal development and offer regular training and an annual learning stipend to tackle new challenges and grow your career in a hyper-growth environment.
- Join a talented team of over 30 nationalities working in 7 countries and gain valuable experience in an exciting industry.
- We offer autonomy, mentoring, and challenging goals that create incredible opportunities for both you and the company.
- You will be given a lot of responsibility and trust.We believe that the best results come when the people responsible for a function are given the freedom to do what they think is best.
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HALA is a leading fintech player in the MENAP region that aims to redefine financial services and build the future bank of SMEs. HALA aims at empowering SMEs to start, run, and grow their businesses by providing them with cutting-edge financial and technological tools.
HALA currently holds multiple entities in UAE, Saudi Arabia and Egypt (including HALA Payments, HALA Cashier and HALA Logistics) and offers solutions that enable merchants to digitize their payments as well as manage their sales and operations.
Founded in 2017, HALA is currently duly licensed by the Saudi Arabian Central Bank as well as the Financials Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) in Abu Dhabi Global Market.
About The Role
Hala is hiring a Fintech Engineering Architect to lead the design of scalable, secure, and high-performing systems that power our core services; POS, payments, control cards, collections, and more. You’ll drive the technical direction for our engineering organization, ensuring our systems are built for scale and compliant with fintech standards.
You’ll work closely with engineering leads, product managers, and infrastructure teams to guide architecture decisions, set engineering standards, and ensure teams are aligned with business goals and technical strategy.
What You’ll Do
- Own and evolve Hala’s system architecture across backend, frontend, integrations, and infrastructure.
- Own and define engineering standards across teams—ensuring developers follow scalable, secure, and maintainable development practices.
- Design and validate distributed systems using .NET, microservices, and messaging queues.
- Set and enforce engineering standards for scalable, secure, and maintainable development.
- Define architectural patterns and guide design decisions for fintech services (e.g., POS, payments, cards, lending).
- Lead API and third-party fintech service integration strategy.
- Ensure architecture meets regulatory, security, and performance requirements.
- Partner with DevOps and Infra teams to align architecture with deployment and scalability needs.
- Conduct technical reviews, support engineering leads, and coach teams on best practices.
- 7+ years of engineering experience, including 3+ years in architecture roles.
- Strong hands-on expertise in .NET Core, microservices, and event-driven systems (Kafka, RabbitMQ, etc.).
- Proven experience in fintech system design – payments, KYC, card processing, fraud, compliance.
- Experience defining technical standards and architecture governance.
- Skilled in integrating with third-party fintech APIs and services.
- Strong knowledge of secure coding, high availability, and system performance.
- Excellent communication and leadership skills.
- Experience with GCC fintech regulations (e.g., SAMA, Mada, SADAD).
- Worked in startup or high-growth fintech environments.
- Familiarity with cloud-native design (preferably Azure).
- Knowledge of Hala’s domain areas—merchant services, control cards, financing, collections.
We believe you will love working at HALA!
- We have an inclusive and diverse culture that encourages innovation and flexibility in remote, in-office, and hybrid work setups.
- We offer highly competitive compensation packages, including the potential for shares.
- We prioritize personal development and offer regular training and an annual learning stipend to tackle new challenges and grow your career in a hyper-growth environment.
- Join a talented team of over 30 nationalities working in 7 countries and gain valuable experience in an exciting industry.
- We offer autonomy, mentoring, and challenging goals that create incredible opportunities for both you and the company.
- You will be given a lot of responsibility and trust. We believe that the best results come when the people responsible for a function are given the freedom to do what they think is best.
- Seniority level Mid-Senior level
- Employment type Full-time
- Job function Engineering and Information Technology
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#J-18808-LjbffrDirector - Applications & Software Engineering
Posted today
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Role Purpose:
Build and maintain secure, scalable software solutions that power Bupa Arabia’s digital products and internal systems. Deliver high-quality applications, seamless integrations, and automation to drive innovation, customer value, and business agility.
Seek a hands-on, technically fluent leader to define the technical strategy, scale Agile delivery, and champion engineering excellence across all customer-facing and enterprise applications. Lead modernization initiatives, integrate legacy and modern platforms, and partner with Product, Platform, AI/Data, and Cybersecurity teams to deliver secure, compliant, and high-performing solutions.
The ideal candidate has built native applications, led large-scale Agile delivery, implemented DevOps at scale, and driven successful integrations in regulated industries such as Health tech or insurance.
Key Accountabilities:
1- Custom Application Development and Enterprise Systems Development;
- Design and deliver secure, high-performing web and native mobile apps for members, partners, and employees
- Lead cross-functional teams to create intuitive, scalable digital experiences
- Extend and customize enterprise platforms (ERP, HR, Finance, CRM) through development, integrations, and upgrade management
- Ensure enterprise applications are tailored to business needs and fully compliant with regulatory standards
2- Integration Engineering (API & Middleware) and DevOps & Automation Engineering;
- Architect and manage API integrations and middleware platforms to enable real-time, secure data exchange between systems
- Build robust, maintainable connectors for both legacy and modern platforms
- Drive DevOps culture across engineering—implement CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure-as-code (IaC), and automated testing frameworks
- Ensure secure, efficient, and consistent deployments across environments
3- Release & Change Management;
- Plan and coordinate software releases, including change approval, risk mitigation, and rollback strategies
- Align with ITIL-based service management practices to ensure smooth deployments
4- Application Lifecycle Support;
- Lead triage, bug fixes, enhancements, and release readiness with full accountability for application stability and performance
- Oversee long-term support plans, technical debt management, and refactoring
5- Quality Engineering & Test Automation;
- Promote test automation and early-stage quality controls—unit, regression, performance, and user acceptance testing
- Establish measurable quality KPIs and embed QA in the development lifecycle
6- Team Leadership & Strategic Responsibilities;
- Define engineering culture, standards, and architecture across Bupa Arabia.
- Lead, coach, and grow multiple product engineering teams.
- Partner with Product, Design, Platform, and Infrastructure to align goals and execution.
- Drive engineering velocity, code quality, and continuous delivery.
- Modernize applications, integrating and replacing legacy systems where appropriate.