Company Introduction
Awaed is Saudi Arabia’s leading retail investment platform fintech. We're building the country's first investment super app — think Robinhood, tailored for the Saudi market. After a 10x growth in 2024, we've captured a significant share of the market and are preparing for our next phase: scaling performance and preparing for IPO.
Job Overview
We’re building an excellence center to deliver a new high-performance, modular, and scalable trading infrastructure. As a Tech Lead or Senior Backend Engineer, you’ll be core to this transformation — architecting systems capable of handling hundreds of concurrent transactions and helping us scale into 2025 and beyond.
Responsibility
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Design and implement scalable backend systems for trading and settlement.
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Architect the middle tier that powers complex order routing, user workflows, and API integrations.
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(Tech Lead) Define tech stack, system architecture, and development roadmap.
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(Tech Lead) Document plans, manage sprint cycles, and delegate tasks across the team.
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Collaborate remotely with the Cairo-based engineering team and align on cross-functional goals.
Requirements
Must have:
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5+ years (Tech Lead) or 3+ years (Senior Developer) of backend system development.
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Proven experience in high-performance trading systems or real-time financial applications.
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Strong command of system architecture, API design, and data handling under load.
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Passion for clean code — ideally with personal GitHub projects or side work to show.
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Comfortable working independently and in startup environments.
Nice to have:
Tasks
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Lead the design and development of high performance trading systems, ensuring robust architecture and scalability.
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Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate new features and enhance existing functionalities in trading platforms.
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Mentor and guide a team of engineers, fostering a culture of innovation and technical excellence.
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Conduct performance analysis and optimization to ensure low-latency and high-throughput trading operations.
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Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies to drive continuous improvement in trading system capabilities.
Requirements
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Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
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Minimum of 7 years of experience in software development with a focus on high-performance trading systems.
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Proven track record of leading technical teams and delivering complex projects on time.
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Strong understanding of algorithmic trading systems, financial markets, and risk management.
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Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
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