Head of Information Technology

SALt; Doha; On-site; QAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Salt is seeking a Head of Technology in Doha, Qatar to own the technology function, shaping strategy and ensuring scalable platforms and secure operations. You will lead cross‑functional teams and external partners to drive growth and resilience in a regulated financial services environment.

The role requires a commercially minded technology leader with broad knowledge across applications, infrastructure, cloud platforms, cybersecurity and live operations, working with senior stakeholders to

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in digital banking tech.
• Experience across applications, infrastructure and cloud.
• Strong cybersecurity knowledge and live operations.
• Ability to translate technical decisions into business outcomes.
• Experience leading internal teams and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Define and deliver technology strategy aligned with business priorities.
• Lead development and operation of secure, scalable platforms.
• Oversee architecture, cloud infrastructure, integrations.
• Strengthen availability, performance, incident management.
• Partner with security, risk and compliance teams.
• Manage technology vendors and delivery partners.
• Own budgets, resource planning and investment priorities.
• Collaborate with business leaders to improve customer experience.

Skills

Tech leadership

Digital banking

Cloud platforms

Cybersecurity

Live operations

Vendor management

Stakeholder comms

Regulatory compliance

Job description

Head of Technology - Permanent - Banking / fintech / Financial Services

Location: Doha, Qatar | Full-tim e | On-Site

Salt is partnering with a growing financial services business to appoint a Head of Technology.

This is an opportunity to take ownership of the technology function, shaping its strategy and ensuring the business has the systems, infrastructure and capabilities to support continued growth.

The role requires a commercially minded technology leader with experience across software development, infrastructure, production operations and cybersecurity. You will combine strategic direction with practical delivery, working closely with senior stakeholders and external partners.

Key responsibilities

• Define and deliver the technology strategy in line with business priorities.
• Lead the development and operation of secure, scalable and reliable technology platforms.
• Oversee architecture, engineering, cloud infrastructure, integrations and production environments.
• Strengthen system availability, performance, incident management and business continuity.
• Work with security, risk and compliance teams to maintain appropriate controls and meet regulatory requirements.
• Manage technology vendors and delivery partners, ensuring service quality and value.
• Build and develop internal technology capabilities, establishing clear ownership and delivery standards.
• Own technology budgets, resource planning and investment priorities.
• Partner with business leaders to improve customer experience and operational efficiency.

What we’re looking for

• Proven technology leadership experience within digital banking, lending or a related regulated financial services environment.
• Broad technical knowledge spanning applications, infrastructure, cloud platforms, cybersecurity and live operations.
• Experience scaling technology platforms and managing complex integrations.
• A track record of leading internal teams and external technology partners.
• Strong judgement, with the ability to balance delivery speed, resilience, security and cost.
• Confidence engaging senior stakeholders and translating technical decisions into clear business outcomes.
• A practical, adaptable approach and the ability to take ownership in a growing business.
• Regional market experience would be advantageous.

This position is based full-time in Doha, Qatar. Candidates must be based locally or willing to relocate.