Job title: Head of Release and Deployment (Cloud Infrastructure) – UAE
Company: Michael Page
Job description: The Section Head of Release and Deployment is responsible for strategically leading and managing software releases and deployments, ensuring platform stability and efficiency through robust CI/CD pipelines and team leadership. This role demands technical expertise in cloud technologies and a commitment to continuous improvement, while effectively collaborating with stakeholders to align releases with business objectives.
- Develop and Implement Release and Deployment Strategies: Define and execute comprehensive release and deployment strategies that align with the organisation’s strategic objectives, ensuring efficient and reliable software delivery.
- Manage and Maintain CI/CD Pipelines: Design, implement, and maintain robust CI/CD pipelines, leveraging tools like Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), to automate software releases and deployments.
- Ensure Platform Stability and Compliance: Oversee the operational stability, compliance, and availability of production environments, implementing frameworks and processes to minimise downtime and mitigate risks.
- Lead and Mentor the Release and Deployment Team: Build, manage, and mentor a high-performing team, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
- Engage and Collaborate with Stakeholders: Effectively communicate with and manage expectations of stakeholders, including development teams, operations, and business units, to ensure alignment and successful releases.
- Drive Continuous Improvement Initiatives: Identify opportunities for process optimisation, implement best practices, and introduce emerging technologies to enhance release and deployment efficiency and effectiveness.
- Manage Risk and Ensure Resilience: Proactively identify and mitigate risks associated with releases and deployments, ensuring the organisation’s ability to adapt to changing priorities and challenges while maintaining platform resilience.
Lead strategic deployments and drive innovation in a dynamic tech environmentShape high-performing teams and impact critical platform stability
- This is a UAE National opportunity
- At least 10+ years of progressive professional experience within similar roles
- Strategic Leadership: Ability to define and implement release and deployment strategies aligned with organisational goals.
- Operational Expertise: Ensuring platform stability, compliance, and availability through effective management of release and deployment frameworks.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Strong communication and collaboration skills to manage expectations and align with business priorities.
- Technical Proficiency: Expertise in release and deployment frameworks, CI/CD pipeline design, cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), containerisation tools (Docker, Kubernetes), and scripting languages (Python, Bash, PowerShell).
- Continuous Improvement: Commitment to process optimisation, innovation, and adoption of emerging technologies.
- Adaptability and Resilience: Ability to manage challenges, evolving priorities, and work under pressure.
- Team Leadership: Skills in building, mentoring, and managing a high-performing team.
A leading entity based in Abu Dhabi, pivotal in driving significant transformation projects within the region. With a global footprint and a reputation for excellence, the company is at the forefront of shaping the future of diverse industries. In this role, the right candidate will oversee the management of multiple enterprise-level data projects, navigating a dynamic, fast-paced environment while managing both agile and waterfall methodologies.
- Opportunity to contribute to large-scale transformation projects within a leading entity in Abu Dhabi
- Competitive salary with tax-free earnings
- Work within a dynamic, innovative environment that supports career growth and development
Expected salary: 50000 – 55000 per year
Location: Abu Dhabi
Job date: Thu, 27 Mar 2025 23:01:44 GMT
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