software architect

Prime Gate

<div>Job Summary:
We are looking for a Solution Architect / Software Architect to design and oversee the architecture of highly scalable, secure, and efficient systems. The architect will collaborate with development, DevOps, security, and business teams to ensure that the technical solutions align with business objectives, best practices, and future scalability needs. This role requires expertise in distributed systems, cloud-native architectures, microservices, APIs, and DevSecOps while ensuring that the system remains maintainable and extensible
Key Responsibilities:
1. Architectural Design &amp; Strategy<ul><li>Design and implement scalable, secure, and resilient system architectures.</li><li>Define technical standards, best practices, and architectural patterns (e.g., microservices, event-driven architecture).</li><li>Ensure the system&rsquo;s design aligns with business goals, SLAs, and compliance requirements.</li><li>Lead proof of concepts (PoCs) for new technologies and frameworks.</li></ul>
2. Cloud &amp; Infrastructure Architecture
<ul><li>Design cloud-native solutions for deployment on Kubernetes, AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.</li><li>Define networking, security, and infrastructure strategies for microservices and distributed systems</li><li>Ensure proper implementation of high availability (HA), disaster recovery (DR), and fault tolerance mechanisms</li></ul>
3. Microservices &amp; API Architecture<ul><li>Define best practices for microservices development, API design, and event-driven architectures</li><li>Ensure APIs follow REST, Graphql, or GRPC standards, with proper authentication and authorization (OAuth2, JWT, etc.).</li><li>Guide teams on implementing service mesh solutions (Istio, Linkerd) for service-to service communication.</li></ul>
4. DevOps &amp; CI/CD Integration
Work closely with DevOps teams to automate deployment pipelines, infrastructure as code (IaC), and monitoring.<ul><li>Ensure seamless integration of CI/CD pipelines with Kubernetes, Docker, and cloud environments.</li><li>Advocate for continuous integration, automated testing, and infrastructure automation.</li></ul>
5. Security &amp; Compliance<ul><li>Design and enforce secure architecture principles (Zero Trust, RBAC, IAM policies).</li><li>Work with security teams to integrate best practices in DevSecOps (SAST, DAST, secrets management).</li><li>Ensure compliance with ISO 27001, GDPR, SOC2, and other regulatory requirements</li></ul>
6. Performance &amp; Scalability Optimization<ul><li>Define best practices for caching, database sharding, and load balancing.</li><li>Optimize system performance, fault tolerance, and cost efficiency in production environments</li><li>Ensure architecture is prepared for horizontal scaling, multi-region deployments, and high-throughput processing.</li></ul>
7. Governance &amp; Documentation<ul><li>Establish architecture guidelines, design principles, and technical governance.</li><li>Create and maintain architectural diagrams, API documentation, and best practice guides.</li><li>Ensure system documentation is kept up-to-date for developers and operations teams.</li></ul>
Required Qualifications &amp; Skills:
Technical Skills:<ul><li>Experience: 8+ years in software development, system architecture, or solution architecture.</li><li>Programming Languages: Proficiency in Java, GoLang, Python, or Node.js.</li><li>Cloud &amp; Containers: Experience with Kubernetes, Docker, Terraform, AWS, GCP, or Azure.</li><li>Microservices &amp; APIs: Strong expertise in microservices, RESTful APIs, gRPC, and GraphQL.</li><li>Messaging &amp; Event Streaming: Experience with Kafka, RabbitMQ, NATS, or Pulsar.</li><li>Security &amp; IAM: Deep understanding of OAuth2, OpenID Connect, JWT, RBAC, and API Gateway security.</li><li>Databases &amp; Storage: Proficiency in SQL (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL (MongoDB, Redis, Cassandra).</li><li>CI/CD &amp; DevOps: Hands-on experience with GitOps, CI/CD pipelines, Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, and ArgoCD.</li><li>Observability &amp; Monitoring: Experience with Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack, OpenTelemetry.</li></ul>
Soft Skills:<ul><li>Leadership: Ability to lead technical discussions and mentor development teams.</li><li>Problem-Solving: Strong analytical skills to identify architectural bottlenecks and scalability issues.</li><li>Collaboration: Excellent ability to work with cross-functional teams, including DevOps, Security, and Business.</li><li>Communication: Ability to present architecture decisions to both technical and non -technical stakeholders.</li></ul>
Preferred Qualifications:<ul><li>Certifications: AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Google Cloud Professional Architect, or similar.</li><li>Experience with Streaming &amp; AI Workloads: Knowledge of real-time data processing, AI model inference, and big data architectures.</li><li>Experience in Multi-Tenant &amp; SaaS Platforms: Designing multi-tenant applications with RBAC, tenant isolation, and scalability.</li></ul></div>

Solution/Software Architect

Easy Recruitment PK

Job Title: System Architect Experience: 5+ Years Location: Onsite &ndash; Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Contract Type: 1-Year Contract (Extendable)Job Description: We are seeking an experienced System Architect with 5+ years of experience to design scalable, secure, and high-performance system architectures. The ideal candidate should have strong technical expertise in system design, cloud infrastructure, and integration of complex applications.Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Design and define system architecture and technical solutions</li><li>Ensure scalability, reliability, and security of systems</li><li>Collaborate with development and infrastructure teams</li><li>Evaluate new technologies and recommend improvements</li><li>Provide technical guidance and architectural oversight</li></ul>Requirements:<ul><li>5+ years of experience in system architecture or senior software engineering roles</li><li>Strong knowledge of system design, APIs, and distributed systems</li><li>Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)</li><li>Understanding of security, performance, and scalability principles</li><li>Excellent problem-solving and communication skills</li></ul>Pay: Up to ﷼12,000.00 per monthWork Location: In person

System Architect

Four Principles

<div>Description
As a Solution Architect, you will be responsible for designing and overseeing the implementation of end-to-end technical solutions aligned with business goals and digital transformation strategies. You will define system architecture, guide development teams, and ensure seamless integration across platforms while maintaining compliance with enterprise standards and performance expectations.
Key Responsibilities
<ul><li>Design high-level and detailed solution architectures for digital platforms and services, ensuring scalability, security, and maintainability.</li><li>
Collaborate with stakeholders to translate requirements to technical specifications &amp; system designs.</li><li>
Evaluate and select appropriate technologies, tools, and frameworks in line with architecture standards.</li><li>
Lead architectural reviews and provide technical direction to development teams.</li><li>
Ensure alignment between solution designs and the organization's strategy, architecture principles, and security policies.</li><li>
Guide the integration of third-party systems, APIs, and data sources with internal platforms.</li><li>
Produce architecture documentation including system diagrams, integration patterns, and data flows.</li><li>
Identify and mitigate technical risks early in the project lifecycle and recommend possible solutions.</li><li>
Participate in sprint planning, code reviews, and technical discussions to ensure delivery quality.</li><li>
Stay informed on emerging technologies and contribute to continuous improvement of practices.</li></ul>
Required Qualifications<ul><li>
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field. Master's degree preferred.</li><li>
7+ years of experience in software development, with at least 3 years in a solution architecture or technical leadership role.</li><li>
Proven experience designing enterprise-grade software systems across web, mobile, and cloud platforms.</li><li>
Strong knowledge of architectural patterns, integration methods, and cloud-native design (e.g., microservices, containers).</li><li>
Proficiency with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.</li><li>
Familiarity with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure-as-code.</li><li>
Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making skills.</li><li>
Strong communication and stakeholder management capabilities.</li><li>
Experience in Agile/Scrum delivery environments.</li><li>
Certification in TOGAF, AWS/Azure architecture, or similar is a plus.</li><li>
Strong verbal and written communication skills.</li></ul></div>

Solution Architect

Adamas Tech Consulting

The Role
 We are seeking an experienced System Architect to support a large-scale digital and operational transformation initiative in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This role focuses on designing scalable, secure, and high-performance system architectures, with a strong emphasis on healthcare environments and Hospital Information Systems (HIS). • The candidate will be responsible for defining architecture standards, integration strategies, and ensuring seamless data exchange across enterprise platforms. You will collaborate with technical teams to ensure solutions align with architectural guidelines, evaluate system performance, and recommend improvements for scalability and reliability. You will also support troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and maintain detailed architecture documentation. • Strong technical expertise is required in enterprise integration, including API design, middleware, and data transformation. Hands-on experience with technologies such as HL7/FHIR, REST/SOAP APIs, SQL, cloud platforms, and integration tools like Mirth Connect is preferred. Exposure to enterprise systems such as SAP S/4HANA and tools like JIRA is an added advantage. • Hospital/healthcare experience is mandatory, with proven exposure to HIS/EMR platforms such as Epic, Cerner, Oracle Health, or similar systems. • Candidates should have 5+ years of experience in system architecture, a relevant Bachelor’s degree, and proficiency in Arabic and English.
 
Requirements
 <ul>
<li>We are looking for a highly skilled System Architect with 5+ years of experience in designing and implementing enterprise-level system architectures, preferably within healthcare environments. The ideal candidate should have strong expertise in building scalable, secure, and high-performing systems with a focus on Hospital Information Systems (HIS) and enterprise integrations. • The candidate must have hands-on experience in system design, architecture frameworks, and integration strategies using APIs, middleware, and data transformation techniques. Strong knowledge of healthcare interoperability standards such as HL7 and FHIR is essential. Experience working with HIS/EMR platforms like Epic, Cerner, Oracle Health, or similar systems is mandatory. • From a technical standpoint, the candidate should be proficient in REST/SOAP APIs, SQL, cloud platforms (AWS/Azure), and middleware tools such as Mirth Connect. Exposure to enterprise platforms like SAP S/4HANA and tools like JIRA is an added advantage. • The candidate should possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to evaluate system performance and drive improvements. Experience in healthcare projects, stakeholder collaboration, and documentation is highly preferred. • A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field is required. Arabic communication skills are preferred, along with fluency in English.</li>
</ul>
About the company
 Founded in 2021, Adamas Tech Consulting has rapidly expanded its presence across four countries: Saudi Arabia, England, the USA, and India. As an ISO 9001 and ISO 27001 certified company and a CMMI Level 3 certification holder, we are dedicated to delivering high-quality, secure, and innovative technology solutions.

Alpaca

<div><div>Who We Are:

Alpaca is a US-headquartered self-clearing broker-dealer and brokerage infrastructure for stocks, ETFs, options, crypto, fixed income, 24/5 trading, and more. Our recent Series D funding round brought our total investment to over $320 million, fueling our ambitious vision.

Amongst our subsidiaries, Alpaca is a licensed financial services company, serving hundreds of financial institutions across 40 countries with our institutional-grade APIs. This includes broker-dealers, investment advisors, wealth managers, hedge funds, and crypto exchanges, totalling over 9 million brokerage accounts.

Our global team is a diverse group of experienced engineers, traders, and brokerage professionals who are working to achieve our mission of opening financial services to everyone on the planet. We're deeply committed to open-source contributions and fostering a vibrant community, continuously enhancing our award-winning, developer-friendly API and the robust infrastructure behind it.

Alpaca is proudly backed by top-tier global investors, including Portage Ventures, Spark Capital, Tribe Capital, Social Leverage, Horizons Ventures, Unbound, SBI Group, Derayah Financial, Elefund, and Y Combinator. 


Our Team Members:

We're a dynamic team of 230+ globally distributed members who thrive working from our favorite places around the world, with teammates spanning the USA, Canada, Japan, Hungary, Nigeria, Brazil, the UK, and beyond! 
 
We're searching for passionate individuals eager to contribute to Alpaca's rapid growth. If you align with our core values&mdash;Stay Curious, Have Empathy, and Be Accountable&mdash;and are ready to make a significant impact, we encourage you to apply.</div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
Your Role</h2>

As a Staff Software Engineer at Alpaca Middle East, you will be a strategic technical leader responsible for architecting, designing, and establishing the foundational software systems that power Alpaca's financial infrastructure in the region. Your primary responsibility will be setting the technical direction for our software engineering practices, establishing architectural standards and patterns, and ensuring our systems meet regulatory compliance requirements while maintaining world-class reliability, scalability, and performance.

You will demonstrate exceptional technical depth and breadth across software engineering, serving as the recognized expert in system design, architecture, and performance optimization. You will independently lead complex, multi-team software initiatives, resolve systemic issues that impact the entire organization, and establish high standards for quality through innovative design solutions and engineering excellence. Your influence extends across the entire engineering organization, shaping software strategy, setting organizational processes and standards, and driving long-term technical vision.

In addition to software development, you will establish strategic approaches for infrastructure coordination with regional deployments and cloud or data center operations as needed for UAE and Saudi markets. While day-to-day infrastructure work may be performed, you will define infrastructure coordination frameworks,, and ensure strategic alignment between software requirements and infrastructure capabilities. Occasional on-site or regional travel may be required for strategic technical reviews, and ensuring infrastructure meets operational and regulatory standards.

This role requires exceptional problem-solving abilities, deep software engineering expertise recognized across the industry, and genuine care for system reliability, team dynamics, and organizational impact. You will serve as the ultimate technical authority on challenging software engineering issues, driving architectural decisions that impact multiple teams and systems. Your work will have organization-wide impact, influencing how software is designed, developed, and operated across Alpaca's Middle East operations. 

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Things You Get To Do</h2>
<h3 class="jobSectionHeader">Software Architecture and Strategic Development</h3>
<ul>
<li>Architect and establish foundational software systems using Go or similar languages, setting technical direction for organizational software development
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<li>Design and establish event-driven architectures, message queues, and asynchronous processing patterns that serve as organizational standards
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<li>Build and maintain APIs, services, and integrations that power Alpaca's financial infrastructure, establishing architectural patterns and best practices
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<li>Optimize system performance at scale, identifying bottlenecks and implementing efficient solutions that influence organizational performance standards
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<li>Ensure systems meet reliability, scalability, and regulatory compliance requirements, establishing compliance frameworks for the organization
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<li>Establish coding standards and best practices, writing clean, maintainable, and well-tested code that serves as examples for the organization
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<li>Design and implement scalable, maintainable, and performant systems that meet business requirements and serve as architectural blueprints
</li>
</ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">Technical Leadership and Strategic Expertise</h3>
<ul>
<li>Demonstrate exceptional technical competency recognized across the organization and industry, serving as the ultimate authority across multiple areas including design, architecture, and performance optimization
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<li>Lead complex, multi-team software initiatives from conception to delivery, establishing organizational standards and best practices
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<li>Resolve systemic issues that impact the entire organization, applying deep technical knowledge and innovative problem-solving approaches
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<li>Serve as the recognized expert on challenging technical issues, providing strategic guidance and solutions that influence organizational technical direction
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<li>Establish and maintain high standards for quality across the organization, ensuring robust testing, code review, and efficient design solutions
</li>
<li>Evaluate and recommend strategic technical solutions, considering trade-offs between performance, maintainability, cost, and long-term business objectives, influencing organizational technical decisions
</li>
</ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">Infrastructure Coordination and Strategic Management</h3>
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<li>Establish infrastructure coordination frameworks and strategies with DevOps and vendors for regional deployments.
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<li>Define organizational approaches for ensuring infrastructure meets software requirements, operational standards, and local data residency or regulatory requirements
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<li>Establish vendor management strategies for infrastructure services, ensuring service level agreements (SLAs) are met and defining organizational vendor relationship standards
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<li>Coordinate with cloud providers, data center vendors, and managed service providers for infrastructure-related activities, establishing organizational coordination practices
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<li>Define communication frameworks and coordinate activities between software development needs and infrastructure capabilities
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<li>Lead vendor meetings and strategic technical discussions to ensure alignment between software and infrastructure at the organizational level
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<li>Travel occasionally within the region to conduct strategic technical reviews and coordinate with vendors and DevOps on-site as required
</li>
</ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">Mentoring and Organizational Knowledge Sharing</h3>
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<li>Actively mentor engineers across all levels (junior, intermediate, and senior), fostering a culture of knowledge sharing and continuous improvement across the organization
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<li>Provide strategic technical guidance and architectural review feedback that helps engineers grow their skills and make better technical decisions
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<li>Share knowledge through comprehensive documentation, technical talks, and organizational discussions that influence technical direction
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<li>Create learning opportunities across the organization through pair programming, design reviews, technical workshops, and establishing mentorship programs
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<li>Establish and evolve best practices and coding standards that improve organizational productivity and code quality
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</ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">Organizational Influence and Strategic Collaboration</h3>
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<li>Influence software practices, project direction, and cross-team collaborations across the entire engineering organization
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<li>Play a leading role in setting organizational processes and standards, shaping long-term software strategies and technical vision
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<li>Demonstrate leadership within executive and strategic discussions, driving architectural decisions and technical roadmaps that impact the entire organization
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<li>Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams including product, design, business stakeholders, and executive leadership
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<li>Bridge technical and business perspectives at the strategic level, translating business requirements into technical solutions and technical vision
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<li>Lead cross-team initiatives, sharing expertise and aligning multiple teams on shared technical goals and software strategy
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</ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">Strategic Project Execution</h3>
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<li>Own the outcome of strategic initiatives that span multiple teams, ensuring they meet quality standards, timelines, and strategic business objectives
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<li>Break down complex organizational problems into manageable initiatives and coordinate execution across multiple teams
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<li>Proactively identify and mitigate strategic risks, ensuring smooth project delivery and establishing risk management practices
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<li>Balance multiple strategic priorities and initiatives, effectively managing time and resources while maintaining focus on long-term objectives
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<li>Communicate project status, technical challenges, and solutions clearly to stakeholders at all levels, including executive leadership
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</ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">Problem Solving and Quality</h3>
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<li>Exhibit exceptional problem-solving abilities and consistently drive organizational quality improvements
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<li>Debug complex issues across multiple systems, applying systematic troubleshooting approaches and establishing organizational debugging practices
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<li>Identify root causes and implement long-term strategic solutions that prevent future issues, not just quick fixes
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<li>Establish and improve development processes, tooling, and infrastructure practices across the organization
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<li>Advocate for quality improvements, including better testing, monitoring, and observability, establishing organizational quality standards
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</ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Who You Are (Must-Haves)</h2>
<h3 class="jobSectionHeader">Technical Excellence</h3>
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<li>10+ years of professional software engineering experience with a proven track record of architecting and building complex, production systems at scale
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<li>Exceptional technical competency recognized across the organization and industry, with deep expertise across multiple areas including design, architecture, and performance optimization
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<li>Expert-level mastery of Go or similar backend languages, with exceptional system design and architecture skills, and the ability to establish organizational architectural standards
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<li>Proven track record of building scalable, high-availability applications that handle complex business logic and high transaction volumes, with experience establishing organizational scalability patterns
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<li>Deep understanding of software engineering fundamentals, including data structures, algorithms, and system design principles, with the ability to establish organizational engineering practices
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<li>Extensive experience with event-driven architectures, message queues, pub/sub systems, and asynchronous processing patterns, with the ability to establish organizational architectural patterns
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<li>Proven ability to independently lead complex, multi-team software initiatives and resolve systemic issues that impact the entire organization
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<li>Exceptional problem-solving skills with the ability to debug complex issues across multiple systems and establish preventive measures
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<li>Extensive experience with testing methodologies, including unit tests, integration tests, and end-to-end tests, with the ability to establish organizational testing standards
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<li>Deep expertise with cloud infrastructure (GCP, AWS, Azure) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes), with strategic understanding of hybrid and multi-cloud architectures
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</ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">Leadership and Organizational Influence</h3>
<ul>
<li>Demonstrated leadership within executive and strategic discussions, recognized as the ultimate authority on challenging technical issues across the organization
</li>
<li>Proven ability to influence organizational practices, strategic project direction, and cross-team collaborations at the highest levels
</li>
<li>Experience playing a leading role in setting organizational processes and standards, shaping long-term software strategies and technical vision
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<li>Exceptional mentorship capabilities with experience actively mentoring engineers across all levels (junior, intermediate, and senior)
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<li>Ability to foster a culture of knowledge sharing and continuous improvement across the entire organization
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<li>Track record of consistently owning strategic initiative outcomes and providing guidance that influences organizational technical direction
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</ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">Problem-Solving and Quality</h3>
<ul>
<li>Exhibits exceptional problem-solving abilities and consistently drives organizational quality improvements
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<li>Obsession with performant, defect-free, maintainable code and systems, establishing organizational quality standards
</li>
<li>Ability to identify root causes and implement long-term strategic solutions that prevent future issues, not just quick fixes
</li>
<li>Establishes and maintains high standards for quality across the organization, ensuring robust testing and efficient design solutions
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<li>Proactive strategic mindset with the ability to foresee organizational problems before they occur and establish preventive measures
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</ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">Communication and Strategic Collaboration</h3>
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<li>Exceptional communication skills to collaborate effectively with team members, stakeholders, cross-functional teams, and executive leadership
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<li>Ability to explain complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences, including executive leadership, influencing strategic decisions
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<li>Experience working in a collaborative environment, leading organizational discussions and driving strategic decisions
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<li>Ability to balance multiple strategic priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment while maintaining focus on long-term objectives
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<li>Willingness and ability to travel occasionally within the Middle East region for strategic on-site work and vendor coordination
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</ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">Learning and Growth</h3>
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<li>Drives organizational learning and experimentation, pioneering adoption of cutting-edge technologies and establishing organizational technical direction
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<li>Stays current with industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies, sharing insights that influence organizational strategy
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<li>Actively seeks out new knowledge and applies innovative solutions to problems that impact the entire organization
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<li>Willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies, tools, and methodologies, establishing organizational best practices for technology adoption
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</ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">Domain Knowledge (Preferred)</h3>
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<li>Experience working with financial systems, APIs, or fintech applications
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<li>Understanding of financial transaction processing, accounting principles, or regulatory compliance
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<li>Familiarity with domain-driven design and event-driven design patterns
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<li>Experience with distributed systems, microservices, and service-oriented architectures
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</ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Who You Might Be (Nice-To-Haves)</h2>
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<li>Experience coordinating infrastructure provisioning activities or working with cloud and data center environments in regulated markets
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<li>Experience managing vendor relationships for infrastructure services, including cloud providers and data center vendors
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<li>Familiarity with infrastructure as code (IaC) tools like Terraform and GitOps practices
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<li>Understanding of Kubernetes orchestration, networking concepts, and infrastructure monitoring tools
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<li>Experience with infrastructure deployment in regulated environments or data residency requirements (e.g., UAE, Saudi Arabia)
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<li>Experience in the financial services or fintech industry
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<li>Experience working with Middle East financial markets (UAE, DIFC, Saudi Arabia / Tadawul, CMA)
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<li>Experience with regulatory compliance in the region (DFSA, SCA, CMA, ISO 27001, SOC 2)
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<li>Experience working with global teams across multiple time zones
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<li>Knowledge of emerging technologies and their application to financial services
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<li>Experience with observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, distributed tracing)
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<li>Contributions to open-source projects or technical communities
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<li>Experience with database design and optimization (PostgreSQL, Redis, etc.)
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<li>Certifications in cloud platforms (GCP, AWS, Azure) or infrastructure management (Kubernetes, Terraform)
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<li>Familiarity with Middle East fintech ecosystem and market dynamics
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</ul><div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">How We Take Care of You:</h3>
<ul><li>Competitive Salary &amp; Stock Options</li>
<li>Health Benefits</li>
<li>New Hire Home-Office Setup: One-time USD $500</li>
<li>Monthly Stipend: USD $150 per month via a Brex Card</li>
</ul>
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Staff Software Engineer, New Markets Middle East

StacheTech Solutions

About the RoleRiyadh is fast becoming a hub for innovation, and at StacheTech Solutions, we apply that same ambition to software development. We build enterprise-grade, scalable applications that are as robust as they are elegant. We believe software doesn&rsquo;t have to be complicated or slow.We are looking for a Lead Software Engineer who can take ownership of our software architecture and lead our development team to deliver high-quality solutions. You aren&rsquo;t just writing code; you are defining the technical strategy. You will lead a talented team of developers, bridging the gap between complex business requirements and clean, maintainable code. You are the advocate for quality, performance, and scalability in a room full of stakeholders and engineers.Why Work With Us?The Environment: Our office is located in Riyadh&rsquo;s Al Olaya District, a vibrant center for tech and business. We value a workspace that inspires creativity, collaboration, and focus.Tech Maturity: At StacheTech Solutions, we understand the importance of good engineering practices. You&rsquo;ll have a direct influence on architectural decisions from Day 1.Modern Stack: We use JavaScript, Python, and cloud-native technologies (AWS/GCP) to deliver cutting-edge applications.Growth: We provide training budgets, conference access, and mentorship opportunities to ensure your skills continue to grow as fast as our products.Key ResponsibilitiesArchitecture &amp; Strategy: Define and maintain scalable software architecture that meets both business and technical requirements.Team Leadership: Mentor and lead a team of developers. Conduct code reviews, guide best practices, and support team growth.End-to-End Development: Oversee the development lifecycle&mdash;from requirements gathering to deployment and monitoring&mdash;ensuring clean, maintainable code.Technical Excellence: Drive improvements in testing, CI/CD pipelines, code quality, and system performance.Collaboration &amp; Stakeholder Management: Work closely with product managers, designers, and business stakeholders to translate requirements into technical solutions.Innovation: Stay ahead of technology trends and introduce new tools, frameworks, and practices that improve our software products.What We Are Looking ForExperience: 6+ years in software engineering, with at least 2 years in a leadership or mentoring role.Technical Expertise: Strong proficiency in modern development frameworks (React, Vue, Django, Node.js, etc.), cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure), and database systems.Leadership Skills: Proven ability to lead, mentor, and inspire software development teams.Mindset: Pragmatic and solution-oriented. Knows when to iterate quickly and when to focus on long-term robustness.Job Types: Full-time, PermanentPay: ﷼280,000.00 - ﷼350,000.00 per yearWork Location: In person

Lead Software Engineer

<div><div>We help the world run better 
At SAP, we keep it simple: you bring your best to us, and we'll bring out the best in you. We're builders touching over 20 industries and 80% of global commerce, and we need your unique talents to help shape what's next. The work is challenging &ndash; but it matters. You'll find a place where you can be yourself, prioritize your wellbeing, and truly belong. What's in it for you? Constant learning, skill growth, great benefits, and a team that wants you to grow and succeed.</div> 
What you'll build: 
<ul><li>
In this role, you'll define the architecture for intelligent, enterprise-grade applications and platforms with AI built into the core design rather than added as an afterthought.</li><li>
You'll shape end-to-end solutions across application services, integration layers, data architecture, event-driven systems, security, and AI/ML components. That includes designing patterns for model integration, batch and real-time inference, feature and data pipelines, vector search, LLM orchestration, agent frameworks, evaluation services, and responsible AI controls.</li><li>
You&rsquo;ll guide teams on scalability, resilience, interoperability, observability, privacy, and compliance, and ensure architecture choices support both near-term delivery and long-term platform evolution.</li><li>
Your work will directly influence how quickly engineering teams can build, govern, and scale AI-enabled capabilities across products and customer scenarios.</li></ul> 
What you bring: 
<ul><li>
You bring deep expertise in software architecture for large-scale distributed systems, including microservices, event-driven patterns, APIs, integration layers, and data platforms</li><li>
You have a strong understanding of AI and ML system architecture, including training pipelines, inference layers, model lifecycle design, and ML platform capabilities</li><li>
You have experience designing enterprise-grade generative AI solutions using LLMs, embeddings, vector databases, RAG patterns, tool use, and orchestration frameworks</li><li>
You are skilled at designing scalable and secure application architectures that integrate transactional systems, analytical platforms, and AI-powered services</li><li>
You have strong knowledge of cloud-native architecture, including containers, Kubernetes, infrastructure automation, observability, resilience, and performance engineering</li><li>
You have experience defining reference architectures, design standards, and reusable technical patterns for AI-enabled product development</li><li>
You bring a strong understanding of data architecture, governance, metadata, privacy, and access patterns required to support trustworthy AI solutions</li><li>
You evaluate build-versus-buy decisions across models, platforms, data services, and integration tooling, clearly articulating technical and business trade-offs</li><li>
You have knowledge of responsible AI, model governance, security controls, compliance requirements, and architectural guardrails for safe enterprise adoption</li><li>
You have experience leading architecture reviews, influencing engineering roadmaps, and aligning technical direction across multiple teams or product areas</li><li>
You communicate complex architectural decisions clearly to engineers, product leaders, and executive stakeholders</li></ul> 
About You: 
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You bring 6+ years of experience in software engineering, architecture, or a related field, with a strong track record of designing and delivering complex systems</li><li>
You think in systems, with a strong ability to connect architecture decisions to broader platform strategy and business outcomes</li><li>
You are a technical leader who influences without authority and drives alignment across teams and organizations</li><li>
You are passionate about building robust, extensible systems that stand the test of time</li><li>
You stay current with emerging technologies, particularly in AI, cloud, and distributed systems</li></ul> 
Where you belong: 
You will be part of a growing AI and industry expert team dedicated to serving customers across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia / United Arab Emirates. We are building a collaborative, high‑impact environment that brings together deep AI expertise, strong industry knowledge, and regional understanding to help customers innovate, transform, and lead in their markets.
This team thrives on working together to turn complex business challenges into practical, scalable solutions. You will find an environment that values curiosity, ownership, and continuous learning, where new ideas are encouraged and real‑world impact matters. This is a place for people who enjoy building something new. You will thrive here if you are customer‑centric, motivated by meaningful outcomes, and comfortable navigating ambiguity in a fast‑evolving AI landscape. 
About the team
We work across boundaries, help teams make better design choices, and build foundations that let AI products scale safely and efficiently. We value clarity, system thinking, and practical innovation.<div> 
Bring out your best 
SAP innovations help more than four hundred thousand customers worldwide work together more efficiently and use business insight more effectively. Originally known for leadership in enterprise resource planning (ERP) software, SAP has evolved to become a market leader in end-to-end business application software and related services for database, analytics, intelligent technologies, and experience management. As a cloud company with two hundred million users and more than one hundred thousand employees worldwide, we are purpose-driven and future-focused, with a highly collaborative team ethic and commitment to personal development. Whether connecting global industries, people, or platforms, we help ensure every challenge gets the solution it deserves. At SAP, you can bring out your best.
 
 
We win with inclusion 
SAP&rsquo;s culture of inclusion, focus on health and well-being, and flexible working models help ensure that everyone &ndash; regardless of background &ndash; feels included and can run at their best. At SAP, we believe we are made stronger by the unique capabilities and qualities that each person brings to our company, and we invest in our employees to inspire confidence and help everyone realize their full potential. We ultimately believe in unleashing all talent and creating a better world. 
 
SAP is committed to the values of Equal Employment Opportunity and provides accessibility accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with SAP and are in need of accommodation or special assistance to navigate our website or to complete your application, please send an e-mail with your request to Recruiting Operations Team: Careers@sap.com. 
 
For SAP employees: Only permanent roles are eligible for the SAP Employee Referral Program, according to the eligibility rules set in the SAP Referral Policy. Specific conditions may apply for roles in Vocational Training. 
 
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability, in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local legal requirements. 
 
Successful candidates might be required to undergo a background verification with an external vendor.</div><div></div><div> 
AI Usage in the Recruitment Process</div><div>
For information on the responsible use of AI in our recruitment process, please refer to our Guidelines for Ethical Usage of AI in the Recruiting Process.
</div>Please note that any violation of these guidelines may result in disqualification from the hiring process. 
 
Requisition ID: 450220 | Work Area: Software-Design and Development | Expected Travel: 0 - 10% | Career Status: Professional | Employment Type: Regular Full Time | Additional Locations: #LI-Hybrid</div>

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