Technical Manager

Mekdam Technical Services; Doha; On-site; QAR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology services firm in Qatar is seeking a Senior Technical Manager to lead the design and implementation of IT solutions. The role involves managing software architecture and project success, requiring over 10 years of experience in software development, strong leadership skills, and a background in microservices and APIs. Candidates should possess both bachelor's or master's degrees and experience with Java, Docker, and Agile methodologies. This position offers an opportunity to drive innovation in insurance IT solutions.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in software architecture and solution design and development.
• Hands-on experience with Java and Oracle PLSQL.
• Experience in driving Mobile First applications.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor software development teams to deliver high-quality insurance IT solutions.
• Manage the end-to-end SDLC for insurance applications.
• Coordinate with business analysts, architects, and QA teams.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Stakeholder management

Microservices

APIs

Agile methodologies

Java

Oracle PLSQL

Education

Bachelor's or master's degree

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD

Job description

Technical Manager

Job Overview

We are looking for a Senior Technical Manager to lead the design, development, and implementation of enterprise IT solutions. This role involves managing technical teams, overseeing software architecture, and ensuring project success while aligning with business objectives. The ideal candidate should have strong leadership, technical expertise, and experience in managing complex IT projects.

Key Responsibilities

Project & Team Management

• Lead and mentor software development teams to deliver high-quality insurance IT solutions.
• Manage the end-to-end SDLC for insurance applications, ensuring timely and cost-effective delivery.
• Coordinate with business analysts, architects, and QA teams to align technical solutions.

Solution Development & Technical Oversight

• Guide the development team in microservices-based architectures, API integrations, and enterprise-wide digital solutions.
• Ensure best practices in software architecture, coding standards, security, and performance optimization.
• Oversee the development of core insurance applications and respective add-ons.
• Ability to design an intuitive UI/UX interfaces

Technology & Process Improvements

• Implement AI/ML to enhance insurance IT capabilities.
• Drive agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) and DevOps best practices.
• Identify and mitigate risks, security vulnerabilities, and compliance gaps

Collaboration & Stakeholder Management

• Work closely with business analysts, product owners, and IT leadership to align technology with business goals.
• Partner with third-party vendors, Insurtechs, and cloud platforms to drive innovation.
• Conduct technical reviews, mentorship, and knowledge sharing within the team.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in software architecture and solution design and development
• Bachelor (or) masters degree
• Knowledge of microservices, APIs, enterprise integration, and containerization (Docker/Kubernetes).
• Experience with DevOps, CI/CD, Agile methodologies, and cloud migrations.
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
• Hands-on experience with Java/Oracle PLSQL
• Experience in driving Mobile First applications

Preferred Certifications

• Any certifications related to Cloud, AI & ML