Lead Engineer

About the Role

Role Overview

Key Responsibilities

• Own the technical direction and architecture for a specific domain or major system.
• Act as the primary technical owner for multiple solutions developed by your team.
• Lead architectural decisions and ensure alignment across services and domains.
• Develop a deep understanding of the complete business workflow and system lifecycle.
• Establish and drive technical standards, best practices, and engineering quality.
• Mentor, coach, and develop senior and mid-level engineers.
• Elevate the standards for engineering excellence and delivery discipline.
• Lead technical planning, prioritization, and execution of strategic initiatives.
• Collaborate with Product, Design, and Leadership to translate business goals into technical strategy.
• Identify systemic risks early and address scalability, reliability, and security concerns.
• Improve developer experience and team effectiveness within the domain.
• Experience Requirements
• Candidates should possess 5-10 years of relevant experience in engineering roles, with a demonstrated background in technical leadership and architectural ownership.
• Work Type and Location
• This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The role requires active participation in a dynamic engineering environment focused on financial platforms.
• About Malaa
• Malaa is a company focused on developing foundational financial platforms. The organization is committed to fostering innovation, resilience, and trust within the financial technology ecosystem.

Qualifications

• Requirements
• Candidates should possess 5-10 years of relevant experience in engineering roles, with a demonstrated background in technical leadership and architectural ownership.
• Work Type and Location
• This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The role requires active participation in a dynamic engineering environment focused on financial platforms.