Technical Team Lead – Core System

Swan Global Holdings Group; Doha; On-site; QAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Swan Global Holdings Group is seeking a seasoned Lead Backend Developer to architect, implement, and guide a Python/FastAPI-based Core System in Doha. You will set standards, drive security, and oversee both backend and frontend teams to deliver robust, scalable software.

You will coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, review code, and ensure high quality while mentoring team members and maintaining thorough documentation.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience in Python, FastAPI, REST APIs, databases, and system integrations.
• Proven experience leading software development teams.
• Experience in designing and implementing enterprise-level systems.
• Strong knowledge of secure coding practices, version control, software testing, deployment, and DevOps.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end development and implementation of a Python/FastAPI-based Core System.
• Define system architecture, coding standards, security controls, and integration approaches.
• Lead, allocate tasks to, and supervise Backend and Frontend Developers.
• Conduct code reviews and ensure high standards of quality, performance, security, and maintainability.
• Coordinate system integrations with internal and external platforms.
• Support system testing, deployment, data migration, and post-implementation activities.
• Monitor project progress, identify and resolve technical issues, and report implementation risks.
• Prepare and maintain technical documentation.
• Ensure effective knowledge transfer across the technical team.
• Collaborate closely with business users, vendors, IT stakeholders, and other project teams.

Skills

Technical leadership

Team management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field

Tools

Python

FastAPI

REST APIs

Databases

System integrations

DevOps

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end development and implementation of a Python/FastAPI-based Core System.
• Define system architecture, coding standards, security controls, and integration approaches.
• Lead, allocate tasks to, and supervise Backend and Frontend Developers.
• Conduct code reviews and ensure high standards of quality, performance, security, and maintainability.
• Coordinate system integrations with internal and external platforms.
• Support system testing, deployment, data migration, and post-implementation activities.
• Monitor project progress, identify and resolve technical issues, and report implementation risks.
• Prepare and maintain technical documentation.
• Ensure effective knowledge transfer across the technical team.
• Collaborate closely with business users, vendors, IT stakeholders, and other project teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong hands-on experience in Python, FastAPI, REST APIs, databases, and system integrations.
• Proven experience leading software development teams.
• Experience in designing and implementing enterprise-level systems.
• Strong knowledge of secure coding practices, version control, software testing, deployment, and DevOps.
• Strong problem-solving, technical leadership, and communication skills.
• Experience in financial services, banking, exchange, remittance, or similar systems will be an advantage.