Software Engineer (Backend)

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  scalable, high-performance backend systems .
• Architect and implement  microservices-based applications  using  .NET Core .
• Develop and optimize  RESTful APIs  for seamless integration with frontend and third-party services.
• Work with  SQL (PostgreSQL, MySQL)  and  NoSQL (MongoDB, Redis)  databases for efficient data storage and retrieval.
• Implement  authentication, authorization, and security best practices  (OAuth, JWT, encryption, API security).
• Collaborate with DevOps to manage  CI/CD pipelines, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and cloud deployments (AWS, Azure, GCP) .
• Ensure  system scalability, reliability, and performance optimization .
• Work with  event-driven architectures  using Kafka, RabbitMQ, or other message brokers.
• Perform  code reviews, mentor junior engineers , and enforce best coding practices.
• Stay updated on  emerging backend technologies, frameworks, and best practices .

• 5+ years  of experience in backend development.
• Proficiency in  .NET Core .
• Strong experience with  microservices architecture  and distributed systems.
• Deep knowledge of  SQL and NoSQL databases  (PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, Redis).
• Experience with  Docker, Kubernetes , and cloud platforms ( AWS, Azure, GCP ).
• Hands-on experience with  message brokers  (Kafka, RabbitMQ) for event-driven systems.
• Strong understanding of  API security, authentication mechanisms, and performance tuning .
• Knowledge of  CI/CD tools , such as Jenkins.
• Experience with  scalability and high-availability architectures .
• Excellent problem-solving, debugging, and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and leadership skills to mentor junior developers.

• 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.