Overview
Head of Platform Engineering – AI-Native Platform Jobs in UAE at Michael Page
This is a hands on combining platform architecture, cloud and identity foundations, AI agent runtime environments, and enterprise technology ownership, delivered through a lean model of AI agents and specialist vendors rather than a large internal team.
Client Details
A high profile financial services environment in Abu Dhabi operating across multiple jurisdictions and business lines. The organisation has a strong focus on technology, data and AI, with security positioned as a core enabler of its operating model.
Description
* Define and deliver the firm's technology platform strategy, co authoring the enterprise reference architecture
* Design and implement cloud, identity, and network foundations across a multi-entity environment
* Own the AI agent runtime and orchestration layer, ensuring agents can be securely deployed into business workflows
* Build the integration layer (APIs, iPaaS, MCP servers) enabling connectivity across systems and tools
* Establish observability, reliability, and incident response across platforms and services
* Lead DevOps, CI/CD, and secure engineering practices, aligned with cybersecurity standards
* Drive FinOps and cost management across cloud and AI inference usage
* Operate a lean delivery model leveraging AI agents, managed services, and vendor ecosystems
* Act as a key technology leader engaging with senior stakeholders and shaping firm-wide AI adoption
Job Offer
* Opportunity to build a greenfield, AI native technology platform
* Exposure to cutting edge AI operating models and agent-based delivery
* High visibility with senior leadership and direct influence on organisation-wide technology strategy
Title: Head of Platform Engineering – AI-Native Platform
Company: Michael Page
Location: UAE
