About KPMG Qatar
KPMG has had a presence in Qatar for nearly 47 years. We opened for business in Qatar in 1977 and are now one of the largest and most prestigious professional services firms in the country. KPMG in Qatar employs over 350 professional staff and partners. We recruit the best and brightest from around the world and currently employ 28 nationalities. For our clients, this means we provide Audit, Tax and Advisory services locally, drawing on the latest thinking and best practice from around the world.
Business Unit Overview
KPMG's Advisory practice is one of the largest Advisory businesses worldwide and the major growth area for our organization. Our services are focused on the Finance Function, and we work with clients in identifying and tackling their challenges in Growth, Governance and Performance. Our Advisory teams support businesses as they restructure and expand, whether organically or by acquisition. We help them to become more efficient and provide support as they adapt to the challenges posed by a rapidly changing business environment.
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced IT Development Lead to guide our client's development teams in designing, developing, and maintaining software applications. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, leadership qualities, and a passion for mentoring and developing team members. They will also possess the expertise to build and integrate an IT development framework with IT service delivery to ensure cohesive and efficient operations. Only bilingual candidates will be considered for this role.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide technical guidance and direction to the development team, ensuring best practices and coding standards are followed.
- Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of software development projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within scope, and budget.
- Lead, mentor, and develop a team of developers, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and analyze business requirements to define technical specifications and project scope.
- Design robust, scalable, and efficient software architectures that meet business requirements.
- Conduct code reviews to ensure code quality, performance, and security.
- Address and resolve technical challenges and production issues, ensuring minimal disruption to operations.
- Develop and implement an IT development framework that integrates seamlessly with IT service delivery processes, ensuring cohesive and efficient operations.
- Work closely with IT service delivery teams to ensure that development activities are aligned with service management practices and objectives.
- Stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies, and continuously improve development processes and tools.
- Maintain detailed project documentation, including design specifications, technical guidelines, and user manuals.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field. Master's degree preferred.
- Minimum of 12 years of experience in software development.
- Proven track record in a lead or senior development role.
- Proficiency in one or more programming languages (e.g., Java, Python, C#, JavaScript).
- Strong understanding of software development methodologies, tools, and frameworks.
- Experience with DevOps practices and tools (e.g., CI/CD, Docker, Kubernetes).
- Knowledge of database management (SQL and NoSQL databases).
- Familiarity with cloud services (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
- Familiar with technologies such as Apex, Appian, SharePoint, SOA, JDE.
- Experience with front-end and back-end development.
- Proven experience in developing and implementing IT development frameworks.
- Strong understanding of integrating development processes with IT service delivery (e.g., ITIL, ITSM practices).
- Ability to ensure development activities support service management goals and objectives.
- Strong leadership and team management capabilities.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Organizational and time management skills.
- Relevant certifications (e.g., PMP, Certified ScrumMaster, ITIL certification).
- Experience with Water, Agile/Scrum methodologies.
- Prior experience in a fast-paced, startup environment.
- Current residency in Qatar is required, as visa support will not be provided for this contract role.
