Team Lead, Enterprise Cards & Payments

Role overview

DOHA BANK is looking for an accomplished IT Team Lead to head the development, rollout, and ongoing support of enterprise cards and payments platforms. The role calls for strong hands-on expertise in payment technologies, card administration systems, and digital banking solutions, along with the ability to lead a technical team and translate business goals into secure, efficient technology outcomes.

What you will do

• Manage, coach, and guide a team of IT specialists, including developers, analysts, and support personnel.
• Create a positive, collaborative working environment that supports innovation, accountability, and career growth.
• Run performance discussions on a regular basis, define objectives, and share constructive feedback with team members.
• Lead the full lifecycle delivery of IT initiatives focused on cards and payments, making sure work stays on schedule, within scope, and inside budget.
• Work with business users, product teams, and external vendors to capture requirements and agree on deliverables.
• Architect, build, and maintain large-scale cards and payments solutions with strong expectations for availability, scalability, and security.
• Track system health, diagnose issues, and introduce enhancements that improve reliability and user experience.
• Partner with senior leadership to shape the cards and payments technology roadmap in line with business priorities.
• Scan the market for new payment trends and technologies, and recommend ideas that can strengthen the bank’s competitive position.
• Oversee third-party vendors to ensure timely delivery of products and services.
• Coordinate with internal teams such as business units, risk, and compliance to keep priorities aligned.
• Ensure cards and payments platforms meet applicable regulatory and security obligations, including PCI-DSS, GDPR, and local banking requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a closely related discipline; a master’s degree is considered an advantage.
• 7 to 10 years of overall IT experience, including 3 to 5 years in a leadership capacity within banking or financial services.
• Demonstrated background in managing enterprise cards and payments platforms such as card management systems, payment gateways, and digital wallets.
• Strong understanding of payment processing standards, protocols, and technologies such as ISO 8583, EMV, NFC, and tokenization.
• Exposure to cloud-based payment solutions and API integrations is highly preferred.
• Working knowledge of programming languages such as .Net, Java, Python, or C#.
• Familiarity with database platforms like Oracle and SQL Server.
• Knowledge of DevOps tooling and workflows, including Jenkins, Docker, and Kubernetes.
• Solid awareness of cybersecurity principles and best practices.

Additional information

This role is based in Doha, Qatar and is a full-time onsite position.

Employment details such as salary, number of vacancies, start date, and application deadline were not specified in the source.