Senior Applications Engineer
Location: Doha, Qatar (Resident Position)
Contract: Until 31 January 2026
Start Date: ASAP
Notice Period: 2 months
Allowance: Single status
Overview
We are seeking an experienced Senior Applications Engineer to manage, support, and optimise a complex portfolio of business-critical applications and systems. This role will be the key link between technical teams and business stakeholders, ensuring robust, reliable, and cost-effective digital solutions that support operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities
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Serve as the primary point of contact for designated business units, managing application services and ensuring minimal unplanned downtime.
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Oversee a portfolio of approximately 60 applications, including 30 complex engineering solutions.
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Manage middleware systems, databases, application frameworks, and related infrastructure.
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Coordinate with multiple external vendors to maintain and enhance the application portfolio.
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Lead application-related technical projects from concept to delivery, ensuring alignment with business strategy.
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Provide Level 3 technical support and expert advice to stakeholders and end users.
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Monitor application performance, availability, and usage, reporting on key metrics and trends.
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Maintain comprehensive documentation including service catalogues, SOPs, and technical designs.
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Advise business units on fit-for-purpose solutions, system improvements, and digital opportunities.
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Manage contracts, licenses, and budgets related to assigned applications.
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Ensure all solutions and activities adhere to company quality standards, best practices, and security requirements.
Requirements
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Engineering degree in Computer Science or related discipline.
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Minimum of 15 years’ experience in IS/IT roles, including at least 10 years in application implementation and maintenance.
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Proven track record in application development, systems integration, databases, web, and cloud technologies.
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Experience supporting multiple corporate functions within a large organisation.
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Strong project management and organisational skills.
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Ability to work in a structured, process-driven environment while managing multiple priorities.
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Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams.
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Fluent in English, both written and spoken.
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Flexible, adaptable, and pragmatic with strong problem-solving abilities.
This is a high-impact role for a professional who thrives in managing mission-critical systems in a dynamic environment. If you are an experienced applications engineer with strong stakeholder management skills, we would like to hear from you.