Software Backend Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Software Backend Engineer

Job Description: The Backend Engineer will collaborate with product managers, frontend engineers, and other teams to define technical requirements and deliver end-to-end payment solutions integrated with third-party systems, internal APIs, and external services. The role is flagged as a new listing and focuses on building scalable, secure, and high-performance systems.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services and APIs powering HALA’s platforms
• Build and optimize scalable, secure, and high-performance systems to support growing user and data demands
• Collaborate with product managers, frontend engineers, and other teams to define technical requirements and deliver end-to-end solutions
• Integrate with third-party systems, internal APIs, and external services to enable seamless functionality
• Write clean, maintainable, and testable code following best practices and team standards
• Implement authentication, authorization, and data protection mechanisms (OAuth2, JWT)
• Contribute to architecture discussions and technical design reviews to ensure scalable backend solutions
• Monitor system performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement performance improvements
• Support troubleshooting, debugging, and resolving production issues in a timely manner

Qualifications Needed:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field (or equivalent practical experience)
• 3–5+ years of backend development experience in a production environment
• Strong proficiency in one or more backend languages: C#, Go, or Java
• Experience with RESTful APIs and/or GraphQL design and development
• Solid understanding of microservices architecture and event-driven systems
• Familiarity with SQL and NoSQL databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, Redis)
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and containerization tools (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and modern DevOps practices
• Understanding of security principles, authentication (OAuth2, JWT), and data privacy best practices

What the Company Offers:

• Inclusive culture with flexibility in remote, in-office, and hybrid work setups
• Highly competitive compensation packages including potential for shares/equity
• Regular training and an annual learning stipend for professional development
• 30+ nationality team working across 7 countries
• Autonomy, mentoring, and meaningful challenges with genuine ownership
• SAMA-licensed fintech environment building real-world payment infrastructure at scale

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