Tech Lead for High Performance Trading Systems
Tech Lead for High Performance Trading Systems
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USD 97000 - 120000
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Company IntroductionAwaed is Saudi Arabias leading retail investment platform fintech. Were building the countrys first investment super app think Robinhood tailored for the Saudi market. After a 10x growth in 2024 weve captured a significant share of the market and are preparing for our next phase: scaling performance and preparing for IPO. Job Overview
Were building an excellence center to deliver a new high-performance modular and scalable trading infrastructure. As a Tech Lead or Senior Backend Engineer youll be core to this transformation architecting systems capable of handling hundreds of concurrent transactions and helping us scale into 2025 and beyond. Responsibility
- Design and implement scalable backend systems for trading and settlement.
- Architect the middle tier that powers complex order routing user workflows and API integrations.
- (Tech Lead) Define tech stack system architecture and development roadmap.
- (Tech Lead) Document plans manage sprint cycles and delegate tasks across the team.
- Collaborate remotely with the Cairo-based engineering team and align on cross-functional goals. Requirements
Must have:
- 5 years (Tech Lead) or 3 years (Senior Developer) of backend system development.
- Proven experience in high-performance trading systems or real-time financial applications.
- Strong command of system architecture API design and data handling under load.
- Passion for clean code ideally with personal GitHub projects or side work to show.
- Comfortable working independently and in startup environments.
Nice to have:
- Experience with OMS (Order Management Systems) and EOD (End-of-Day) settlement systems.
- Background in fintech brokerages or building mobile trading platforms.
- Familiarity with microservices distributed systems or event-driven architecture.
- Experience mentoring or managing small engineering teams (for Tech Lead). Benefits & Perks
- Competitive salary with equity (for Tech Lead role).
- Remote-friendly team culture with Cairo-based core team.
- Opportunity to shape architecture and engineering culture from the ground up.
- Pre-IPO equity upside were preparing to go public in 2026.
Tasks
- Lead the design and development of high performance trading systems ensuring robust architecture and scalability.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate new features and enhance existing functionalities in trading platforms.
- Mentor and guide a team of engineers fostering a culture of innovation and technical excellence.
- Conduct performance analysis and optimization to ensure low-latency and high-throughput trading operations.
- Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies to drive continuous improvement in trading system capabilities.
Requirements
- Bachelors degree in Computer Science Engineering or related field.
- Minimum of 7 years of experience in software development with a focus on high-performance trading systems.
- Proven track record of leading technical teams and delivering complex projects on time.
- Strong understanding of algorithmic trading systems financial markets and risk management.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
Join GitRoll Inc. as a Tech Lead High Performance Trading Systems and drive innovation in cutting-edge technology. Elevate your career in a dynamic forward-thinking environment. Apply today!
Employment Type
Full Time
