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We're looking for a proactive individual to join our dynamic team and help us deliver top-tier software solutions. If you have a solid background in modern automation frameworks and thrive in an environment where you can work independently and solve complex problems, we want to hear from you! In this role, you'll be instrumental in ensuring the quality and reliability of our products throughout the entire software development lifecycle. You'll leverage your expertise to design, build, and maintain robust automation frameworks, collaborating closely with development and product teams to ensure comprehensive test coverage.

Who are we
Lean enables companies to seamlessly connect to their users’ bank accounts to initiate real-time payments and retrieve their account information. Our products have garnered the trust of leading companies and enabled them to deliver powerful experiences when connected with a user’s bank account, allowing users to perform prudent financial planning, get better rates on loans, transfer money to friends, and more, without compromising on privacy or security.

Some of Lean’s clients include Ciclys, Tabby, Tamara, Salla, Tawuniya, and many more, making it the region’s most valuable Open Banking platform. The company has now processed hundreds of millions of dollars, and its products are also connected with hundreds of thousands of accounts. Lean envisions a fully inclusive financial ecosystem that serves everyone, no matter where they bank or live in the MENAP region.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain robust and scalable automated test frameworks using cutting-edge tools like Playwright, WebdriverIO, and similar technologies for both UI and API testing.

• Craft detailed, comprehensive, and well-structured test plans and test cases based on functional and non-functional requirements.

• Proactively collaborate with developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to understand requirements, clarify specifications, and ensure end-to-end test coverage.

• Participate actively in code reviews, providing constructive feedback from a quality assurance perspective.

• Champion continuous improvement of our QA processes, tools, and methodologies, always seeking ways to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

• Work independently to effectively manage and prioritize testing activities, demonstrating strong ownership and accountability for your deliverables.

• Assist in troubleshooting production issues and accurately replicating customer-reported defects for quick resolution.

• Stay at the forefront of the industry by continuously researching and adopting new testing tools and strategies.

• Execute manual and automated tests, thoroughly analyze results, and accurately document and track software defects with clear, reproducible steps.

Required Skills

• 5+ years of progressive experience in software quality assurance, with a significant emphasis on designing and implementing test automation solutions.

• Proven hands-on expertise with Playwright and WebdriverIO, along with a strong background in API testing.

• Proficiency in at least one modern programming language, such as JavaScript/TypeScript or Python.

• Exceptional problem-solving and analytical skills, coupled with a meticulous attention to detail.

• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously, manage multiple tasks efficiently, and prioritize effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

• A solid understanding of software testing methodologies, tools, and best practices.

• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions) and integrating automated tests within them.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills (Arabic and English), enabling you to clearly articulate technical issues and collaborate seamlessly with both technical and non-technical teams.

Bonus

• Experience with performance testing tools (e.g., JMeter, LoadRunner, k6) to identify bottlenecks and ensure system scalability.

• Prior experience working within the payments domain or with complex financial technologies.

• Hands-on experience with mobile automation frameworks and tools.

NB. While we think the above experience could be important, we’re keen to hear from people that believe they have valuable experience to bring to the role. If you identify with the team and mission, but not all of our requirements, then please still apply!

Lean is the first regulated open banking and open finance company operating across the UAE and Saudi Arabia. Since 2019 we've been on a mission to become the pre-eminent A2A payments company in the Middle East - enabling our clients to seamlessly connect to their users’ bank accounts to initiate real-time payments and retrieve account information. Our products have garnered the trust of some of the leading companies in the region, including the likes of Etisalat Group, Careem, Binance, Tabby, Tamara, Tawuniya, and more.

To date, Lean has processed billions of dollars, and our products have connected with hundreds of thousands of accounts across the region. We've recently announced our $67.5 million Series B funding round led by General Catalyst, following earlier investment from Sequoia Capital. This funding marks a major milestone for Lean and the financial ecosystem across the MENA region. At Lean, we’re committed to driving the next generation of financial innovation by making financial data and payments more accessible and transparent for businesses and consumers alike.

To that end, we're always on the lookout for talented, driven, and entrepreneurial candidates to join us in our mission of enabling the next generation of financial innovation. If you're motivated by solving hard problems and leaving a lasting legacy while you're at it, Lean's where you need to be.

Not only do we offer competitive salaries, private healthcare, and flexible office hours, but we also insist that every member of the team hold a meaningful equity stake in the business to ensure long-term alignment. We'd love you to join us for this journey!

Lean is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.

When applying for a job at Lean Technologies, we will need to collect, use and share Personal Data about you with different members of our team during the application process. This may mean transferring your data to members of the team in one of our office locations worldwide outside of the country you are in. Please refer to our Privacy Notice on our website for more information about how we may use and store your Personal Data

Company Description

Ahmadiah Contracting & Tr. Co., established in 1954, is Kuwait's leading name in the Civil Engineering and Building Construction Industry. Renowned for its trust, reliability, and quality, Ahmadiah has been a key contributor to the Kuwaiti construction sector for over 69 years. The company prides itself on client satisfaction and professional human resources. With a strong financial position and modern equipment, Ahmadiah serves both governmental and private clients with specialist skills in commercial and industrial sectors.

Role Description

This is a full-time on-site role for a Doors Hardware Engineer located in Al Khobar. The Doors Hardware Engineer will be responsible for the development and design of hardware systems, including circuit design and computer hardware. Daily tasks include the creation of electronics hardware designs, troubleshooting, and ensuring adherence to project specifications and timelines.

• Follow up, review and confirm Hardware material datasheets, samples, client approvals with Door/HW package subcontractor as main contractor package representative.

• Discuss and support package manager with engineering requirements prior to construction start, and attend meetings with consultants, and other subcontractors in his presence for package matters.

• Coordinate with the MEP team for LV systems and other electrical system types linking to Door/HW package contractor and make sure accurate submissions and proper coordination is done for these items prior to submission and during installation phase.

• Liaising and coordinating to provide spaces and locations for project hardware storage on site based on requirements of Door/HW subcontractor/making sure necessary shipments are brought to site by Door/HW package subcontractor as per their base line program and installed accurately on site.

• Ensuring that Door/HW package contractor aligns with their E1 & E2 log submissions and aligns with project program.

• Ensure that proper and accurate door and hardware schedule is submitted by the door/HW subcontractor, and that respective door shop drawings have correct hardware placed on them and shop drawings are aligned accordingly with contract requirements.

• Providing reports for installation of doors and their respective HW for the project package during construction.

• Post-engineering phase to follow up on site with respective door package subcontractor for installation and coordination on site with respective package manager and site staff.

• Reporting to package manager for general requirements related to door/hardware package.

Qualifications

• Experience in Hardware Development
• Proficiency in Circuit Design and Electronics Hardware Design
• Strong skills in providing solutions and handling hardware-related issues
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with a team on-site
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical Engineering or related field
• Experience in the construction or engineering industry

Brief about the Institution:

MCTS-Ministerial Committee of Traffic Safety
is a governmental organization mandated to oversee traffic affairs in Saudi Arabia. It is responsible for developing and monitoring the implementation of strategies and initiatives under the
National Transformation Program to enhance traffic safety
.

Location:
Riyadh

Job Purpose:

We are seeking
IT Manager
to lead and actively manage the organization's technology operations. This role requires a professional with strong technical expertise who can both design IT strategies and personally ensure their execution. You will be directly involved in infrastructure management, cybersecurity operations, and system reliability, while also driving practical solutions that support the institution's goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement IT strategies aligned with organizational needs.
• Take direct ownership of IT infrastructure, servers, networks, and storage systems.
• Strengthen cybersecurity controls and manage compliance with national standards.
• Oversee daily IT operations, troubleshoot critical issues, and ensure business continuity.
• Collaborate closely with internal departments and external service providers.
• Manage IT budgets, resources, and vendor contracts effectively.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Bachelor's
  degree in IT, Computer, or Network Engineering.
• 10+ years
  of professional IT experience.
• Proven
  hands-on experience
  in infrastructure, system administration, and cybersecurity.
• Professional certifications (ITIL, Security+, Network+, CCNA, PMP) highly desirable.
• Experience applying PMI, Agile, or ITIL methodologies in IT operations.
• Excellent
  communication and negotiation
  skills.

Job Benefits:

• Annual performance bonus and salary raise.
• VIP health insurance coverage.
• Education allowance for children.
• Individual training and development plans, plus mentorship and coaching programs.
• Opportunities for professional certifications and advanced training.
• Support to attend workshops, conferences, and seminars.
• Clear career growth path with continuous development opportunities.
• Flexible work arrangements, including limited remote work options.
• A values-driven culture built on Quality, Initiative, Integrity, Commitment, and Team Spirit, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment.

Additional Notes: Only applicants meeting the minimum qualifications will be considered.

Start Your IT Career With Us

Are you passionate about technology and looking to kick-start your IT career? We are looking for enthusiastic, tech-savvy individuals to join our team as Information Technology Specialist in Riyadh. No prior experience? No problem If you're eager to learn, have strong communication skills, and a problem-solving mindset — we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide information technology support.
• Troubleshoot basic hardware, software, and network issues.
• Escalate unresolved issues to appropriate technical teams.
• Log and track support tickets using helpdesk tools.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor's degree or diploma in IT, Computer Science, or related field.
• Basic understanding of Windows OS, Microsoft Office, and common IT tools.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Eagerness to learn and grow in the IT field.
• Arabic and English language proficiency is a plus.

What We Offer:

On-the-job training and mentorship.

A supportive environment to develop your IT skills.

Opportunity to grow within the organization.

Exposure to real-world IT infrastructure and tools.

Are you passionate about software development and driven to build scalable, high-quality solutions? Join our innovative team as a Software Engineer, where you can develop your technical expertise, collaborate with talented colleagues, and help shape our growing technology landscape. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and identities who are committed to making an impact through technology.

• Design, develop, and maintain software applications and systems, ensuring scalability and robust performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, architect solutions, and deliver high-quality features.
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code aligned with industry best practices.
• Conduct code reviews, provide constructive feedback, and foster knowledge sharing within the engineering team.
• Participate in the full software development lifecycle, including testing, deployment, monitoring, and maintenance.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues throughout all stages of the product lifecycle, ensuring minimal disruption to services.
• Continuously research and integrate emerging technologies to improve product functionality and development processes.
• Champion best practices in security, accessibility, and user experience in all technical implementations.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 1+ years of hands-on experience with application development using modern languages (e.g., Python, Java, C#, JavaScript, or similar).
• Familiarity with database technologies (SQL/NoSQL), version control systems (e.g., Git), and RESTful APIs.
• Solid problem-solving, debugging, and analytical skills with a strong attention to detail.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills in English; able to collaborate across diverse teams.
• Ability to learn quickly, adapt to new technologies, and handle multiple projects with competing priorities.
• Experience working in agile development environments is a plus.
• Commitment to inclusive teamwork, continuous learning, and shared success.

• Proactive, adaptable, and open to new challenges and feedback.
• Values transparency, accountability, and high standards in all aspects of work.
• Works effectively both independently and as part of collaborative, cross-functional teams.
• Keen interest in keeping up with evolving software engineering practices, tools, and technologies.
• Committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and supportive engineering culture.

• Access to ongoing training, certifications, and mentorship opportunities.
• Involvement in innovative projects, including opportunities to take initiative and lead technical concepts.
• Clear pathways for advancement and recognition for contributions and technical excellence.
• Supportive environment that encourages creativity, knowledge sharing, and work-life balance.

Ready to drive innovation and build impactful software solutions? Submit your resume and a brief statement about your programming experience through our online application portal. Tell us about a software project you're proud of and how you can contribute to our team's success. We look forward to seeing how your skills and enthusiasm will make a difference as part of our Software Engineering team

Are you passionate about software development and driven to build scalable, high-quality solutions? Join our innovative team as a Software Engineer, where you can develop your technical expertise, collaborate with talented colleagues, and help shape our growing technology landscape. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and identities who are committed to making an impact through technology.

Key Responsibilities – Software Development, Coding, And System Design

• Design, develop, and maintain software applications and systems, ensuring scalability and robust performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, architect solutions, and deliver high-quality features.
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code aligned with industry best practices.
• Conduct code reviews, provide constructive feedback, and foster knowledge sharing within the engineering team.
• Participate in the full software development lifecycle, including testing, deployment, monitoring, and maintenance.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues throughout all stages of the product lifecycle, ensuring minimal disruption to services.
• Continuously research and integrate emerging technologies to improve product functionality and development processes.
• Champion best practices in security, accessibility, and user experience in all technical implementations.

Qualifications & Skills – Software Engineering, Programming & Collaboration

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 1+ years of hands-on experience with application development using modern languages (e.g., Python, Java, C#, JavaScript, or similar).
• Familiarity with database technologies (SQL/NoSQL), version control systems (e.g., Git), and RESTful APIs.
• Solid problem-solving, debugging, and analytical skills with a strong attention to detail.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills in English; able to collaborate across diverse teams.
• Ability to learn quickly, adapt to new technologies, and handle multiple projects with competing priorities.
• Experience working in agile development environments is a plus.
• Commitment to inclusive teamwork, continuous learning, and shared success.

Core Attributes – Innovation, Reliability & Teamwork in Software Engineering

• Proactive, adaptable, and open to new challenges and feedback.
• Values transparency, accountability, and high standards in all aspects of work.
• Works effectively both independently and as part of collaborative, cross-functional teams.
• Keen interest in keeping up with evolving software engineering practices, tools, and technologies.
• Committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and supportive engineering culture.

*Career Development – Grow Your Software Engineering Career *

• Access to ongoing training, certifications, and mentorship opportunities.
• Involvement in innovative projects, including opportunities to take initiative and lead technical concepts.
• Clear pathways for advancement and recognition for contributions and technical excellence.
• Supportive environment that encourages creativity, knowledge sharing, and work-life balance.

How To Apply – Advance Your Software Engineering Journey
Ready to drive innovation and build impactful software solutions? Submit your resume and a brief statement about your programming experience through our online application portal. Tell us about a software project you're proud of and how you can contribute to our team's success. We look forward to seeing how your skills and enthusiasm will make a difference as part of our Software Engineering team

About the opportunity

We are looking for a highly talented Staff Software Engineer to join our team in Riyadh. If you are looking for a place where you can both show hands-on experience creating direct impact, and drive engineering excellence enhancements, then this may be the place for you! An ideal candidate will have a track record as a significant individual contributor as well as a strong team player being able to drive complex tech initiatives end-to-end across multiple teams.

Your responsibilities include:

• Own technical agenda and drive complex technical initiatives within your domain
• Being a go-to person for your engineering community with your deep tech expertise
• Setting standards of engineering excellence and lead engineers by own example
• Coaching and mentoring other engineers as a senior member of our Backend chapter
• Play a major role in architectural decision making on a platform that is used by millions of people.
• Playing an active role in designing, improving and most importantly securing the overall backend architecture to support massive growth in users and products without compromise.
• Support teams in infrastructure management in a cloud environment.
• We embrace Design Driven Development, SOLID Principles, Event-driven Architecture, Algorithms and automated tests (unit, integration and functional).
• Understanding development lifecycle and collaborating with cross-functional and agile teams.
• Participate in the continuous and common effort of test coverage, refactoring and documentation.
• Showing off your code review, debugging and investigation skills on a regular basis

What you need to be successful

• More than 8 years experience in several programming languages like GoLang, RoR, Java or Python, NodeJs, PHP
• Tech evangelist : Be present on a local technical scene (meetups, LinkedIn, stackoverflow, etc…)
• More than 8 years experience in several programming languages like GoLang, RoR, Java or Python, NodeJs, .NET Core
• Strong experience with common observability tools such as Grafana, Datadog, New Relic, etc.
• You’ve played a major role building complex, high-quality applications, and have a strong knowledge of Domain Driven Design and microservice architecture.
• You’re expert in selecting from best practice Design Patterns and Design Principles when building your Software Architectures and Algorithms
• Strong knowledge of several databases and their tradeoffs, like Postgresql, MySQL and NoSQL
• Flexible and open-minded personality and comfortable working with multiple teams.
• Strong experience working with the following; Docker & Kubernetes, GCP, AWS, terraform

Who we are

HungerStation is part of the Delivery Hero Group, the world’s pioneering local delivery platform, our mission is to deliver an amazing experience—fast, easy, and to your door. We operate in over 70+ countries worldwide. Headquartered in Berlin, Germany. Delivery Hero has been listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange since 2017 and is part of the MDAX stock market index.

What's in it for you

Why this is an amazing opportunity for you:

• You will have a high impact on multiple teams within your domain and beyond.
• You will have a lot of complex technical challenges to solve and prove your both hands-on and leadership skills.
• You will have an opportunity to elevate engineering excellence with your valuable experience and deep understanding of engineering.
• You will have a direct impact within the market leader company.
• You will have an opportunity to collaborate with brightest engineering minds at HungerStation as well as all around the world being a part of a bigger DeliveryHero group.

We offer:

• We offer visa & relocation support globally to our permanent employees.
• Exchange ideas and meet 2000+ colleagues from different teams within Delivery Hero in our active guilds and through our global tech & product community.
• Develop your skills with your personal educational budget for conferences and external training.
• Access our e-learning platform MyAcademy and participate in our various inhouse training, including German learning options.
• And much more…

Who Are We

HALA is a leading fintech player in the MENAP region that aims to redefine financial services and build the future bank of SMEs. HALA aims at empowering SMEs to start, run, and grow their businesses by providing them with cutting-edge financial and technological tools.

HALA currently holds multiple entities in UAE, Saudi Arabia and Egypt (including HALA Payments, HALA Cashier and HALA Logistics) and offers solutions that enable merchants to digitize their payments as well as manage their sales and operations.

Founded in 2017, HALA is currently duly licensed by the Saudi Arabian Central Bank as well as the Financials Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) in Abu Dhabi Global Market.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable, high-performance backend systems.
• Architect and implement microservices-based applications using .NET Core.
• Develop and optimize RESTful APIs for seamless integration with frontend and third-party services.
• Work with SQL (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL (MongoDB, Redis) databases for efficient data storage and retrieval.
• Implement authentication, authorization, and security best practices (OAuth, JWT, encryption, API security).
• Collaborate with DevOps to manage CI/CD pipelines, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and cloud deployments (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Ensure system scalability, reliability, and performance optimization.
• Work with event-driven architectures using Kafka, RabbitMQ, or other message brokers.
• Perform code reviews, mentor junior engineers, and enforce best coding practices.
• Stay updated on emerging backend technologies, frameworks, and best practices.

Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience in backend development.
• Proficiency in .NET Core.
• Strong experience with microservices architecture and distributed systems.
• Deep knowledge of SQL and NoSQL databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, Redis).
• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Hands-on experience with message brokers (Kafka, RabbitMQ) for event-driven systems.
• Strong understanding of API security, authentication mechanisms, and performance tuning.
• Knowledge of CI/CD tools, such as Jenkins.
• Experience with scalability and high-availability architectures.
• Excellent problem-solving, debugging, and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and leadership skills to mentor junior developers.

What We Offer You
We believe you will love working at HALA

• We have an inclusive and diverse culture that encourages innovation and flexibility in remote, in-office, and hybrid work setups.
• We offer highly competitive compensation packages, including the potential for shares.
• We prioritize personal development and offer regular training and an annual learning stipend to tackle new challenges and grow your career in a hyper-growth environment.
• Join a talented team of over 30 nationalities working in 7 countries and gain valuable experience in an exciting industry.
• We offer autonomy, mentoring, and challenging goals that create incredible opportunities for both you and the company.
• You will be given a lot of responsibility and trust. We believe that the best results come when the people responsible for a function are given the freedom to do what they think is best.

If you think you have what it takes to join a remarkable team #apply_now

Are you a master of test automation who thrives in a fast-paced Agile environment?

We're seeking a
Software Automation Engineer
to lead and elevate our automation testing practices. If you love building frameworks, integrating tests into CI/CD pipelines, and mentoring fellow engineers, this is your chance to shine.

What You'll Do

• Design, build, and scale robust automation frameworks for UI, API, and backend services
• Create and execute automated test scripts using tools like Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, or Appium
• Drive automation strategy for both new and existing products to ensure full coverage and early bug detection
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions)
• Conduct code reviews and provide mentorship to junior QA team members
• Test across web, mobile, and API layers, ensuring functionality, reliability, and performance
• Collaborate closely with developers, DevOps, and product teams in an Agile setup
• Monitor and maintain the test infrastructure to keep it reliable and efficient
• Log and analyze test results, investigate failures, and report defects clearly and effectively

What You Bring

• 4+ years in Software Testing, including 3+ years of automation experience
• Proficiency in Java, Python, JavaScript, or C#
• Deep hands-on experience with test automation frameworks like:
• Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, Appium, JUnit, TestNG, Robot Framework
• Strong experience with RESTful API testing using Postman, REST Assured, etc.
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions) and version control systems (Git)
• Solid understanding of Agile/Scrum development workflows
• Experience with test case management tools (e.g., JIRA, TestRail, Zephyr)
• Background in mobile testing (Android and/or iOS)

Nice to Have

• Performance testing experience using tools like JMeter or Gatling
• Exposure to banking systems or CRM platforms
• ISTQB or other recognized certifications in software testing or automation