Lead Software Engineer, .NET and Project Management

Lead Software Engineer, .NET and Project Management

Location:

Doha, Qatar

Pay:

QAR 13,000 per month, all-inclusive

Job Type:

Full-time, Contract, Outsourcing

Contract Duration:

One year, extendable

Company Description

Techpace delivers technology, cybersecurity, software, and digital transformation services to organisations in Qatar. We are hiring an experienced Lead Software Engineer to support a banking-sector client through an outsourced engagement.

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site role in Doha for a Lead Software Engineer with .NET development and project management experience. The selected candidate will lead software development and integration activities across cloud and on-premises banking environments.

The role involves leading technical teams, developing secure APIs and integrations, managing project delivery, coordinating with business stakeholders, and supporting production systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, testing, deployment, and support of .NET applications, middleware, APIs, and integration services.

• Develop RESTful services using C#, ASP.NET, .NET Core, Web API, and WCF.

• Manage API design, publishing, versioning, access controls, rate limiting, maintenance, and monitoring.

• Lead technical teams and oversee project planning, execution, monitoring, risk management, resources, timelines, and delivery.

• Gather requirements with business users, clients, and technical stakeholders. Translate business requirements into technical solutions.

• Support hybrid integration between on-premises applications, Azure cloud services, databases, payment gateways, and enterprise systems.

• Develop secure solutions aligned with banking security standards, identity and access management requirements, encryption practices, PCI requirements, and confidentiality obligations.

• Support microservices and containerised application development using Docker. Kubernetes experience is preferred.

• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines through Azure DevOps, Git, infrastructure automation, configuration management, and monitoring tools.

• Support Azure services including Azure Functions, Azure Blob Storage, and Azure SQL.

• Conduct code reviews, design reviews, technical workshops, and architecture discussions.

• Diagnose and resolve production incidents, integration failures, API latency, database performance issues, and testing defects.

• Develop test cases, scenarios, plans, technical documents, user guides, and training materials.

• Deliver training sessions for business users and technical teams.

• Provide timely updates to project stakeholders and participate in client meetings.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.

• Minimum eight years of relevant experience in .NET development, software integration, API development, Azure, DevOps, and software project delivery.

• Proven experience as a Lead Software Engineer, Technical Lead, Software Development Lead, or similar position.

• Strong hands-on experience in C#, ASP.NET, .NET Core, Web API, RESTful services, WCF, and SQL Server.

• Experience with Oracle, PostgreSQL, and structured or semi-structured databases.

• Experience managing software development projects, scope, budget, resources, risks, schedules, and delivery milestones.

• Knowledge of Agile, Scrum, SDLC, and software delivery practices.

• Experience in client coordination and stakeholder management.

• Arabic speaking is mandatory.

• Candidates currently based in Qatar are preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• PMP certification.

• Microsoft Azure certifications in Development, Architecture, or DevOps.

• Experience with Finastra Essence SDK.

• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, microservices, enterprise service bus platforms, event-driven architecture, and Identity Server.

• Experience with Terraform and Azure DevOps pipelines.

• Experience in banking, financial services, payments, or another regulated sector.

• Familiarity with AWS or Google Cloud Platform.

• Awareness of ArchiMate Enterprise Architecture standards.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should send an updated CV to info@atlinks.ai by 7 September 2026, including current location, nationality, total relevant experience, GCC experience, current salary, expected salary, visa type, and availability.

Pay: QAR13,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person