Job Title: Digital Technology Lead
Location: Doha, Qatar (Resident, 5 days on / 2 days off)
Contract Type: Short-term Secondment Contract
Start Date: 1 September 2025
End Date: 31 December 2025
Daily Rate: Competitive
Monthly Allowance: Single occupant allowance included
About the Role:
We are seeking an experienced Digital Technology Lead to design, develop, and deliver digital products aligned with business needs and objectives. This role will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality, scalable, and innovative digital solutions that provide seamless user experiences. You will be responsible for the technical vision and architecture across multiple projects of varying complexity.
Key Responsibilities:
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Lead and mentor a team of software developers, providing clear technical guidance and support.
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Define, communicate, and implement the technical roadmap and standards for the projects.
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Architect software solutions meeting functional and non-functional requirements.
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Coordinate with multiple technical disciplines, including data management, data science, information security, cloud infrastructure, and networking.
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Oversee development, testing, deployment, and ongoing maintenance ensuring adherence to quality standards and best practices.
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Collaborate with product owners, project managers, business analysts, and stakeholders to understand and deliver business requirements.
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Manage technical risks, issues, and dependencies, escalating when necessary.
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Review and approve code, documentation, and other technical artifacts.
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Monitor system performance, scalability, and reliability, recommending improvements as needed.
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Conduct research on emerging technologies and frameworks, proposing innovative solutions.
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Facilitate agile ceremonies and ensure team collaboration and motivation.
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Act as a technical leader and change agent, helping remove obstacles to delivery.
Work Environment:
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Office-based role in Doha, Qatar with standard working hours (Monday to Friday).
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Projects are part of a large-scale, complex operational environment in the oil and gas sector focusing on digital transformation and business innovation.
Qualifications and Experience:
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Minimum 10 years in relevant roles such as Tech Lead, Full-Stack Developer, Backend Developer, or DevOps Engineer.
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Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Information Systems Management, or related discipline.
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Mandatory Azure certifications.
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Experience with AI, Machine Learning, and Data Science projects.
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Proficient with Azure PaaS, Angular, React, Django, Kubernetes, GitHub, Python, CI/CD DevOps pipelines, Docker, Ansible, Terraform.
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Experience with Industry Data Platforms (e.g., OSDU, Cognite Data Fusion) is advantageous.
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Oil and Gas industry experience is a plus.
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Scrum certification (CSP) and ITIL are desirable but not essential.
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Excellent problem-solving skills and strong attention to detail.
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Strong communication skills with ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
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Solid understanding of change management principles and practices.
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Fluent English is essential.
Application:
If you meet the above criteria and are ready to contribute your expertise in a challenging, fast-paced environment, please submit your CV and cover letter for immediate consideration.