Software Technical Lead - Fintech (BNPL) - Riyadh

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

Job summary

A fintech startup in Saudi Arabia is seeking an experienced Technical Lead to drive the design and development of scalable fintech solutions. The role emphasizes technical leadership, architecture, and delivery while ensuring compliance with local regulations and industry standards. Candidates should have a robust background in .NET Core, Angular, and fintech BNPL companies, with a strong emphasis on best practices in software development and Agile methodologies.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of software development experience, with 1-2 years in a Technical Lead or Senior Engineer role.
• Mandatory experience with Fintech BNPL companies.
• Strong understanding of SAMA regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical design and architecture for scalable, secure fintech systems.
• Provide hands-on leadership through coding, code reviews, and technical mentoring.
• Drive best practices in .NET Core, Angular, microservices, cloud, and DevOps.

Skills

Technical design

Leadership in software development

Experience in fintech BNPL

Communication skills

Agile methodologies

Tools

.NET Core

Angular

Microservices

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Technical Lead to drive the design and development of scalable fintech solutions for a BNPL startup in Saudi Arabia. The role is hands‑on and focuses on technical leadership, architecture, and delivery while ensuring compliance with SAMA regulations and fintech security standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead technical design and architecture for scalable, secure fintech systems.
• Provide hands‑on leadership through coding, code reviews, and technical mentoring.
• Drive best practices in .NET Core, Angular, microservices, cloud, and DevOps.
• Collaborate with product and business stakeholders to translate requirements into technical solutions.
• Ensure system performance, reliability, scalability, and security.
• Support Agile delivery and resolve technical bottlenecks.
• Ensure compliance with SAMA and industry standards.

Requirements

• 5+ years of software development experience, with 1–2 years in a Technical Lead or Senior Engineer role.
• Candidates must be located in Saudi Arabia.
• Mandatory experience with Fintech BNPL companies.
• Strong understanding of SAMA regulations.
• Strong expertise in .NET Core, C#, and Angular.
• Experience with microservices, REST/GraphQL APIs, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Hands‑on experience with Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD, and DevOps practices.
• Experience with SQL, NoSQL, and distributed databases.
• Strong communication skills and experience working in Agile environments.