Head of Platform engineering

Head of Platform Engineering opportunity (UAE Nationals only) - Abu Dhabi, UAE

Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE | Type: Permanent, Full-Time

🚀 About the company

Join a leading Bank in the UAE that is recognized globally for stability, innovation, and excellence.

Role Overview:

This is a leadership platform-focused role focusing on the systems, DevOps, and MLOps/LLMOps lifecycles.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with stakeholders to define cloud requirements and deliver solutions aligned with business objectives
• Automate cloud provisioning, configuration, and management using Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation)
• Provide technical leadership to DevOps and development teams, supporting CI/CD pipeline integration
• Work with cross-functional teams to optimize performance, enforce best practices, and ensure regulatory compliance

Qualifications:

• 7–10+ years of experience in cloud architecture and engineering
• Expertise in public cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and hybrid/multi-cloud environments
• Proficiency with IaC tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation
• Strong understanding of networking, security, and compliance in cloud environments
• Familiarity with containerization, orchestration, and serverless computing
• Experience with DevOps/platform engineering and CI/CD pipelines

Ready to Take the Next Step?

If you fit the bill apply today as our client is scheduling interviews immediately!