Job Description

Engineering Manager - Dubai, UAE
Position Overview
Talabat is hiring an Engineering Manager in Dubai, UAE to lead and grow high-performing engineering teams responsible for delivering scalable, reliable, and innovative software solutions. This leadership role requires strong technical expertise, people management skills, and the ability to balance product discovery with continuous delivery in a fast-paced environment.
Job Details
Location: United Arab Emirates
Location: Dubai
Industry: Information Technology (IT)
Function: Software Engineering / Development
Salary: 28000-35000 monthly (Market estimated)
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Candidate Preferred Location: Any
Job Type: Full-time
What You'll Do

• Lead, mentor, and inspire engineering teams to design, develop, and own end-to-end software solutions
• Collaborate with product, design, and data teams to align business and customer needs with technical strategies
• Drive technical excellence through lean, agile, and XP practices including TDD, Pair Programming, and Continuous Refactoring
• Oversee distributed systems architecture, ensuring scalability, availability, and efficiency of services
• Guide discovery, planning, and execution to deliver value in small, iterative batches
• Support team self-organization, continuous improvement, and empowerment
• Contribute to strategic initiatives across the wider technology organization
• Ensure adherence to quality, performance, monitoring, and security standards
• Partner with stakeholders to align technical delivery with business goals

Candidate Requirements

• Minimum 8 years of software engineering experience, with at least 4 years in technical leadership and people management
• Strong background in Extreme Programming practices and agile methodologies
• Experience in distributed systems, microservices, event-driven architecture, and RESTful APIs
• Proficiency in Trunk Based Development and Continuous Delivery pipelines
• Proven ability to design, monitor, and scale web applications and APIs
• Familiarity with mobile development lifecycle and emerging mobile technologies
• Expertise in cloud platforms, preferably AWS
• Strong understanding of DevOps tools, performance monitoring, and security practices
• Excellent communication skills with ability to manage stakeholders and dependencies
• Growth mindset, collaborative spirit, and ability to mentor and coach engineering talent

Why Join Us

• Lead engineering teams in one of the region's largest tech-driven delivery platforms
• Competitive salary and executive-level benefits
• Work with modern technologies and practices in a high-growth environment
• Influence strategic technology direction within Talabat and Delivery Hero
• Collaborative, diverse, and innovative workplace culture with strong career growth opportunities

About the Company
Talabat, headquartered in Dubai, UAE, is the Middle East's leading online food and quick commerce delivery platform and a member of the Delivery Hero Group. Since its launch in 2004, Talabat has expanded across nine countries, connecting millions of customers with restaurants, grocery stores, and essential services. Delivery Hero, listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange, operates in over 70 countries worldwide. Talabat continues to innovate through engineering excellence, shaping the future of food delivery and quick commerce in the region.
Job Title Engineering Manager - Dubai, UAE
Engineering Manager - Dubai, UAE
Position Overview
Talabat is hiring an Engineering Manager in Dubai, UAE to lead and grow high-performing engineering teams responsible for delivering scalable, reliable, and innovative software solutions. This leadership role requires strong technical expertise, people management skills, and the ability to balance product discovery with continuous delivery in a fast-paced environment.
Job Details
Location: United Arab Emirates
Location: Dubai
Industry: Information Technology (IT)
Function: Software Engineering / Development
Salary: 28000-35000 monthly (Market estimated)
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Candidate Preferred Location: Any
Job Type: Full-time
What You'll Do

• Lead, mentor, and inspire engineering teams to design, develop, and own end-to-end software solutions
• Collaborate with product, design, and data teams to align business and customer needs with technical strategies
• Drive technical excellence through lean, agile, and XP practices including TDD, Pair Programming, and Continuous Refactoring
• Oversee distributed systems architecture, ensuring scalability, availability, and efficiency of services
• Guide discovery, planning, and execution to deliver value in small, iterative batches
• Support team self-organization, continuous improvement, and empowerment
• Contribute to strategic initiatives across the wider technology organization
• Ensure adherence to quality, performance, monitoring, and security standards
• Partner with stakeholders to align technical delivery with business goals

Candidate Requirements

• Minimum 8 years of software engineering experience, with at least 4 years in technical leadership and people management
• Strong background in Extreme Programming practices and agile methodologies
• Experience in distributed systems, microservices, event-driven architecture, and RESTful APIs
• Proficiency in Trunk Based Development and Continuous Delivery pipelines
• Proven ability to design, monitor, and scale web applications and APIs
• Familiarity with mobile development lifecycle and emerging mobile technologies
• Expertise in cloud platforms, preferably AWS
• Strong understanding of DevOps tools, performance monitoring, and security practices
• Excellent communication skills with ability to manage stakeholders and dependencies
• Growth mindset, collaborative spirit, and ability to mentor and coach engineering talent

Why Join Us

• Lead engineering teams in one of the region's largest tech-driven delivery platforms
• Competitive salary and executive-level benefits
• Work with modern technologies and practices in a high-growth environment
• Influence strategic technology direction within Talabat and Delivery Hero
• Collaborative, diverse, and innovative workplace culture with strong career growth opportunities

About the Company
Talabat, headquartered in Dubai, UAE, is the Middle East's leading online food and quick commerce delivery platform and a member of the Delivery Hero Group. Since its launch in 2004, Talabat has expanded across nine countries, connecting millions of customers with restaurants, grocery stores, and essential services. Delivery Hero, listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange, operates in over 70 countries worldwide. Talabat continues to innovate through engineering excellence, shaping the future of food delivery and quick commerce in the region.
Post Details
Job Start Date 1970-01-01
Salary from 28000.00
Salary to 35000.00
Number of Vacancies 1
Location -
Location City Dubai
Desired Candidate's Profile
Gender No Preference
Nationality
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