Senior Software Engineer - Domain Lead for Ethical Fintech

Mal; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Mal is pioneering the future of ethical banking as the world’s first AI-powered, Sharia-compliant neobank. We seek a Senior Software Engineer to join a high-caliber team building the next generation of digital banking, grounded in Islamic principles and world-class engineering standards.

You will lead end-to-end solution design for core domains like Growth, Payments, Cards, Accounts, or Customers, mentoring engineers, and setting the bar for secure, scalable code across the stack in a

Qualifications

• Proven track record delivering complex software in banking/fintech.
• Lead cross-functional engineering teams from concept to production.
• Architect, implement, and optimize solutions independent of tech stack.
• Deliver secure, reliable, auditable code with strong customer impact.
• Excellent communication across technical and non-technical teams.
• Expert in at least one coding language.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end solution design for a core domain (Growth, Payments, Cards, Accounts, or Customers).
• Collaborate with product, compliance, and design to translate requirements into scalable solutions.
• Set the bar for code quality, security, and maintainability across the lifecycle.
• Mentor engineers and foster a culture of excellence and ethics.
• Drive architectural decisions aligned with Islamic financial principles.
• Tackle complex technical and business challenges proactively.
• Engage with stakeholders across product and business while doing backend-focused work.

Skills

Leadership

Architecture & design

Problem solving

Communication

Coding proficiency

Tools

Cloud platforms

DevOps practices

CI/CD

Job description

Mal is pioneering the future of ethical banking as the world’s first AI-powered, Sharia-compliant neobank. We seek a Senior Software Engineer to join a high-caliber team building the next generation of digital banking, grounded in Islamic principles and world-class engineering standards.

You will lead end-to-end solution design for core domains like Growth, Payments, Cards, Accounts, or Customers, mentoring engineers, and setting the bar for secure, scalable code across the stack in a