Chief Technology Officer

Swan Global; Doha; On-site; QAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Swan Global Holdings Group is searching for an accomplished technology leader to set the strategy for banking technology and digital transformation. The role focuses on e-wallet platforms, digital payments, and integration with core financial systems, while overseeing WPS, payroll, and service delivery.

The ideal candidate brings extensive leadership in banking tech, cloud and API integration, and a proven track record delivering digital banking platforms within regulated financial environments.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of progressive technology experience with banking tech and digital transformation.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, IT or related field; master's preferred.
• Mandatory banking sector experience with senior technology leadership in a bank.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the overall technology strategy, roadmap, operating model and investment priorities aligned with business objectives.
• Lead digital transformation initiatives and technology modernization.
• Lead the architecture, selection, integration and implementation of e-wallet and digital payment platforms.
• Oversee Wage Protection System (WPS) and payroll solutions, including onboarding, payment processing, payroll disbursement, reconciliation and exception management.
• Oversee application support, IT operations and service delivery.
• Ensure system availability, incident resolution and continuous improvement.

Skills

Banking technology

Digital transformation

Enterprise architecture

Leadership

Cloud platforms

API integration

Education

Bachelor's degree (Engineering/CS/IT)

Master's degree (advantage)

Job description

Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute the overall technology strategy, roadmap, operating model and investment priorities aligned with business objectives.
• Lead digital transformation initiatives and technology modernization.
• Lead the architecture, selection, integration and implementation of e-wallet and digital payment platforms.
• Oversee Wage Protection System (WPS) and payroll solutions, including onboarding, payment processing, payroll disbursement, reconciliation and exception management.
• Oversee application support, IT operations and service delivery.
• Ensure system availability, incident resolution and continuous improvement.

Requirements:

• Minimum 10 years of progressive technology experience, with substantial experience in banking technology and digital transformation.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology or a related discipline. Relevant master's degree is an advantage.
• Mandatory banking sector experience, including senior technology leadership experience within a bank.
• Strong experience in banking technology, digital banking, payment platforms and core financial systems integration.
• Strong knowledge of software engineering, enterprise architecture, cloud platforms and API-driven integration.
• Experience delivering technology solutions for a new digital bank or regulated financial platform.