Senior Software Engineer

About The Job

Are you ready to take on a leadership role in software engineering and contribute to the world of investment technology? At Wio Bank, we're looking for a highly skilled Senior Software Engineer (Invest) to help shape the future of our investment solutions. This is a key position where your expertise will drive innovation, optimize processes, and ensure that our software solutions are designed to meet the ever-evolving needs of investors.

If you're passionate about building scalable, high-performance systems and love working at the intersection of finance and technology, this role is for you!

Job Responsibilities:

Investment Software Development: Develop, test, and deploy robust and efficient software solutions that support investment operations, including trading platforms, risk management systems, and portfolio management tools.

System Architecture & Design: Lead the design and architecture of scalable, secure, and high-performance systems that cater to a wide range of investment products and services.

Collaboration with Cross-functional Teams: Work closely with product managers, compliance teams, data scientists, and other stakeholders to understand business needs and ensure software solutions meet financial and operational requirements.

Performance Optimization: Optimize existing systems for performance, scalability, and reliability. Ensure that systems can handle large-scale data processing and high transaction volumes.

Code Quality and Documentation: Maintain high standards for code quality, reviewing code from junior engineers, and ensuring comprehensive documentation for all systems and features built.

Security & Compliance: Ensure that investment software solutions comply with regulatory standards and adhere to industry best practices in terms of data security, encryption, and privacy.

Mentorship and Leadership: Mentor junior and mid-level developers, fostering a collaborative team culture, providing guidance on best practices, and helping to level up the team's technical skills.

Continuous Improvement: Stay up to date with the latest trends and technologies in software engineering and financial technology (FinTech), bringing innovative ideas to the table and driving continuous improvement.

What We’re Looking For:

Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Finance, or a related field.
  
  

Experience:

• At least 5 years of experience in software engineering, with a proven track record of building scalable software solutions, ideally in the financial or investment technology sector.
  
  

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in modern programming languages such as Python, Java, or C++.
• Experience with cloud technologies (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Familiarity with financial data systems, market APIs, and trading platforms is a plus.
• Experience with data structures, algorithms, and distributed systems.
  
  

Knowledge in Investments:

• Strong understanding of financial instruments, investment processes, and trading systems.
• Familiarity with market microstructures, portfolio optimization algorithms, or algorithmic trading would be highly desirable.
  
  

Regulatory Awareness:

• Knowledge of the regulatory landscape in financial services (e.g., MiFID II, Dodd-Frank, Basel III) is a plus, with a focus on compliance in software design.
  
  

Attention to Detail & Problem-Solving:

• Excellent attention to detail and strong analytical skills to solve complex software and investment-related challenges.
  
  

What’s in it for You?

Join a dynamic, fast-growing fintech in the heart of the MENA region.

Work on cutting-edge technology projects that are transforming the investment landscape.

Thrive in a diverse, high-performance environment with a team of professionals from all over the world.

Competitive compensation, hybrid working, 28 holidays + up to 14 national holidays, and more!

Ready to Take the Leap?

If you're excited to build innovative software solutions for the investment world and want to join a forward-thinking team, apply now and become part of Wio Bank’s journey!