Software Engineer

Who Are We

HALA is a leading fintech player in the MENAP region that aims to redefine financial services and build the future bank of SMEs. HALA aims at empowering SMEs to start, run, and grow their businesses by providing them with cutting-edge financial and technological tools.

HALA currently holds multiple entities in UAE, Saudi Arabia and Egypt (including HALA Payments, HALA Cashier and HALA Logistics) and offers solutions that enable merchants to digitize their payments as well as manage their sales and operations.

Founded in 2017, HALA is currently duly licensed by the Saudi Arabian Central Bank as well as the Financials Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) in Abu Dhabi Global Market.

Design, develop, and maintain backend services and APIs that power Hala services web and mobile platforms.
Build and optimize scalable, secure, and high-performance systems to support growing user and data demands.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services and APIs that power Hala services web and mobile platforms.

• Build and optimize scalable, secure, and high-performance systems to support growing user and data demands.

• Collaborate closely with product managers, frontend engineers, and other teams to define technical requirements and deliver end-to-end solutions.

• Integrate with third-party systems, internal APIs, and external services to enable seamless functionality.

• Write clean, maintainable, and testable code following best practices and team standards.

• Implement authentication, authorization, and data protection mechanisms to ensure system security and integrity.

• Contribute to architecture discussions and technical design reviews to ensure scalable and future-proof backend solutions.

• Monitor system performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement performance improvements.

• Participate in code reviews, mentoring, and continuous improvement of engineering processes.

• Collaborate in deploying and maintaining services in staging and production environments (e.g., via CI/CD pipelines).

• Support troubleshooting, debugging, and resolving production issues in a timely manner.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).

• Experience: 1+ years of backend development experience in a production environment.

• Strong proficiency in one or more backend languages (.NET, Node.js, Python, Go, or Java).

• Experience with RESTful APIs and/or GraphQL design and development.

• Solid understanding of microservices architecture and event-driven systems.

• Familiarity with databases (SQL and NoSQL), such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, or Redis.

• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (OCI, AWS, GCP, or Azure) and containerization tools (Docker, Kubernetes).

• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and modern DevOps practices.

• Understanding of security principles, authentication (OAuth2, JWT), and data privacy best practices.

• Excellent problem-solving skills, teamwork, and communication abilities.

• Strong focus on performance, scalability, and reliability.

• We have an inclusive and diverse culture that encourages innovation and flexibility in remote, in-office, and hybrid work setups.
• We offer highly competitive compensation packages, including the potential for shares.
• We prioritize personal development and offer regular training and an annual learning stipend to tackle new challenges and grow your career in a hyper-growth environment.
• Join a talented team of over 30 nationalities working in 7 countries and gain valuable experience in an exciting industry.
• We offer autonomy, mentoring, and challenging goals that create incredible opportunities for both you and the company.
• You will be given a lot of responsibility and trust. We believe that the best results come when the people responsible for a function are given the freedom to do what they think is best.