Software Development Manager - Riyadh

Jari Solutions; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the fintech sector is seeking a Software Development Manager to lead a dynamic team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The role involves defining technical strategies, overseeing software delivery, and fostering a culture of excellence and innovation. The ideal candidate will possess a robust technical background, proven leadership skills, and an enthusiasm for fintech innovations.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in software development.
• 1+ years of experience leading software engineering teams in a fintech environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of software engineers, ensuring high engagement and productivity.
• Define and drive the technical vision, architecture, and roadmap for scalable fintech solutions.
• Oversee the end-to-end software development lifecycle.

Skills

.NET Core

C#

Angular

RESTful APIs

GraphQL

Microservices

DevOps

CI/CD

Cloud-native Development

SQL

NoSQL

Tools

Kubernetes

Terraform

Docker

Jenkins

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Software Development Manager to lead a team of software engineers in designing, developing, and maintaining high-quality software solutions, for one of our clients, a Fintech start-up company in Saudi Arabia. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, leadership experience, and a passion for building innovative products.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Management

• Lead, mentor, and grow a team of software engineers, ensuring high engagement and productivity.
• Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and technical excellence.
• Conduct regular performance reviews, set clear goals, and provide career development opportunities.
  
  

Technical Strategy & Architecture

• Define and drive the technical vision, architecture, and roadmap for scalable fintech solutions.
• Ensure high availability, security, and compliance with financial industry regulations.
• Lead the adoption of best practices in .NET Core, Angular, microservices, and cloud computing.
• Lead the adoption of best practices in cloud computing, microservices, DevOps, and CI/CD.
• Collaborate with product managers and stakeholders to align technical solutions with business goals.
  
  

Software Development & Delivery

• Oversee the end-to-end software development lifecycle, ensuring on-time and high-quality releases.
• Manage Agile development processes, ensuring sprint goals and deliverables are met.
• Optimize system performance, reliability, and scalability.
• Proactively identify and resolve bottlenecks in development and deployment.
  
  

Compliance & Security

• Ensure products meet financial industry compliance (PCI-DSS, GDPR, SOC2, ISO 27001) and security standards.
• Implement best practices for fraud prevention, secure transactions, and data protection.
  
  

Required Qualifications

Technical Skills

• 5+ years of experience in software development.
• Strong expertise in .NET Core, C#, and Angular (latest versions preferred).
• Experience with RESTful APIs, GraphQL, and microservices architecture.
• Strong experience in cloud-native development (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Hands-on experience with microservices, Kubernetes, and containerization.
• Deep understanding of financial APIs, payment gateways, and blockchain (preferred).
• Proficiency in SQL, NoSQL, and distributed databases.
• Experience with DevOps, CI/CD, and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Docker, Jenkins).
  
  

Leadership & Management Skills

• 1+ years of experience leading software engineering teams in a fintech environment.
• Strong project management skills with Agile/Scrum expertise.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience in high-growth startup environments is a plus.