Head of Engineering

Job description / Role

Quest Search & Selection is working with a leading technology company seeking a Head of Engineering to work in their Kuwait team. We ideally are looking for candidates with experience in working with start-up projects and leading engineering teams in developing tech strategies that will drive business growth and efficiencies.

As the Head of Engineering, you will:

- Build, produce, and manage architecture / roadmaps for technology solutions
- Manage end-to-end product development and IT infrastructures
- Collaborate with key internal managers and stakeholders in defining product roadmaps
- Manage and lead technology team
- Manage multiple projects and ensure all technology practices adhere to regulatory standards
- Keep abreast of technology trends and developments

Requirements

- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, IT, Computer Science, or similar
- At least 8 years relevant experience in the same capacity
- Demonstrated history of working on several different projects
- Strong knowledge in DevOps, App development, Security, Cloud, and agile technologies among others
- Excellent communication skills
- Extensive industry knowledge
- Strong project and people management skills

If you’re someone looking for a rewarding and challenging role, then please apply today with an updated CV.

About the Company

Quest Search & Selection is a specialist recruitment consultancy with over 20 years' experience in sourcing the world's best candidates for the global Retail, FMCG and Hospitality sectors.

With offices in the UK & Dubai, we have an international presence and a global reach. Our recruiters place candidates locally and internationally for a wide variety of roles focusing on the following areas:

Retail Buying & Merchandising, E-commerce & Digital, Food & Beverage, Hotels, Hospitality & Operations, Retail Stores & Operations, HR & Recruitment, Procurement, Supply Chain & Logistics, Sales & Marketing, Technical and New Product Development.

We work in partnership with our clients who range from famous international brands within the Retail, Restaurant, Hotel and Consumer products space. Our reputation is built on our in-depth understanding of the industry and our consultants' skill, knowledge and passion for their sectors.