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SWATX is looking for a skilled Enterprise Software Architect to join our dynamic team. In this influential role, you will be responsible for designing and implementing high-level software architecture that aligns with the strategic objectives of the organization. You will work closely with various departments to ensure that software solutions meet business needs while adhering to industry best practices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and development of enterprise-level software applications and systems
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into scalable software architectures
• Evaluate existing systems and propose enhancements or new solutions to improve functionality and performance
• Establish and maintain software development standards, coding practices, and architectural guidelines
• Participate in all phases of the software development lifecycle, from requirements gathering to deployment and maintenance
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to development teams to foster innovative software solutions
• Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and industry trends to continuously improve software architecture
• Document architectural designs, decisions, and processes for future reference and knowledge sharing
  
  

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
• 7+ years of experience in software development and architecture
• Strong knowledge of software development methodologies (e.g., Agile, Scrum)
• Proficiency in multiple programming languages and frameworks, including Java, .NET, or Python
• Experience with cloud technologies and services (e.g., AWS, Azure)
• Solid understanding of design patterns, microservices architecture, and API design
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
• Relevant certifications in software architecture or cloud technologies are a plus

• Seniority level Mid-Senior level

• Employment type Contract

• Job function Information Technology
• Industries IT Services and IT Consulting

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Location : Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

In fast-changing markets, customers worldwide rely on Thales. Thales is a business where brilliant people from all over the world come together to share ideas and inspire each other. In aerospace, transportation, defence, security, and space, our architects design innovative solutions that make our tomorrow's possible.

We have been present in Saudi Arabia for 40 years and, with over 600 employees to date, we are growing rapidly. We are delivering signaling, control, and train protection systems for the North–South Railway (NSR), the longest system of its kind in the world. We are key suppliers of In-flight entertainment and connectivity systems, as well as air traffic management solutions in Saudi Arabia. We are making Saudi Arabia a safer place by securing critical infrastructure and providing e-security solutions that protect electronic payment systems. Thales has been selected to supply major electronic systems for air defence, and we have supplied communication and optronic systems for the Army, the Saudi Arabia National Guards, and the Air Force.

JOB OBJECTIVE

1. Develop proficiency in programming languages, frameworks, and tools; apply this knowledge to write clean, efficient, and maintainable code.
2. Collaborate with senior developers, architects, and cross-functional teams to understand and translate business requirements into technical specifications and design documents.
3. Participate in the development of software applications, modules, and components, following established coding standards, best practices, and development methodologies.
4. Assist in designing and implementing database schemas, APIs, and integration points, ensuring data integrity, security, and performance.
5. Conduct thorough testing and debugging of software components, identify and resolve issues, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, error-free code.
6. Contribute to developing and maintaining technical documentation, including user manuals, installation guides, and code comments, to facilitate knowledge sharing and future maintenance.
7. Participate in code reviews, provide constructive feedback, and incorporate suggestions from senior developers to improve code quality and adhere to best practices.
8. Continuously expand knowledge and stay updated with industry trends, technologies, and best practices through self-learning, training, and professional development.
9. Collaborate effectively with team members, fostering a positive and inclusive work environment, and contribute to team discussions and problem-solving.
10. Demonstrate a strong commitment to delivering high-quality work within project timelines, proactively communicating progress, challenges, and risks to stakeholders.
11. Provide technical support and troubleshooting assistance to end-users, resolving software issues in a timely and professional manner.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Work with architects to transform high and low-level system designs into technical components.
2. Develop applications based on technical requirements, design, and architecture standards.
3. Design and develop reusable code and libraries for platforms and shared services.
4. Produce work products and applications aligned with system design and project plans.
5. Draft specifications, technical designs, unit tests, code reviews, and system integration documents during the project lifecycle.
6. Maintain high standards of delivery quality.
7. Collaborate with team members and stakeholders effectively.

WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS :

1. Java development experience of 5+ years.
2. Saudi National.
3. Good knowledge and experience with Java / AngularJS, GoLang, Spring framework, Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, and Microservices architecture.
4. Experience in writing complex SQL statements with Oracle or Microsoft SQL Server.
5. Experience designing services and applications using Microservices or SOA principles.
6. Practical knowledge of Jenkins, Maven, Nexus/Artifactory, Ansible, GIT.
7. Good understanding of CI/CD, build, and dependency management using messaging systems like WebSphere MQ or RabbitMQ.
8. Strong knowledge of application system design, development, testing, deployment, and maintenance.
9. Experience implementing extensive unit tests with automated frameworks.
10. Experience working with Agile methodologies.

QUALIFICATION, CERTIFICATION & EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Engineering Degree in Computer Science.

At Thales, we provide careers, not just jobs. With 80,000 employees in 68 countries, our mobility policy enables employees to develop their careers at home and abroad, in their current fields or new areas. We believe embracing flexibility is a smarter way of working. Great journeys start here, apply now!

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.

About the Role

Hala is hiring a Fintech Engineering Architect to lead the design of scalable, secure, and high-performing systems that power our core services; POS, payments, control cards, collections, and more. You’ll drive the technical direction for our engineering organization, ensuring our systems are built for scale and compliant with fintech standards.

You’ll work closely with engineering leads, product managers, and infrastructure teams to guide architecture decisions, set engineering standards, and ensure teams are aligned with business goals and technical strategy.

What You’ll Do

• Own and evolve Hala’s system architecture across backend, frontend, integrations, and infrastructure.
• Own and define engineering standards across teams—ensuring developers follow scalable, secure, and maintainable development practices.
• Design and validate distributed systems using .NET, microservices, and messaging queues.
• Set and enforce engineering standards for scalable, secure, and maintainable development.
• Define architectural patterns and guide design decisions for fintech services (e.g., POS, payments, cards, lending).
• Lead API and third-party fintech service integration strategy.
• Ensure architecture meets regulatory, security, and performance requirements.
• Partner with DevOps and Infra teams to align architecture with deployment and scalability needs.
• Conduct technical reviews, support engineering leads, and coach teams on best practices.

What We’re Looking For

• 7+ years of engineering experience, including 3+ years in architecture roles.
• Strong hands-on expertise in .NET Core, microservices, and event-driven systems (Kafka, RabbitMQ, etc.).
• Proven experience in fintech system design – payments, KYC, card processing, fraud, compliance.
• Experience defining technical standards and architecture governance.
• Skilled in integrating with third-party fintech APIs and services.
• Strong knowledge of secure coding, high availability, and system performance.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Nice to Have

• Experience with GCC fintech regulations (e.g., SAMA, Mada, SADAD).
• Worked in startup or high-growth fintech environments.
• Familiarity with cloud-native design (preferably Azure).
• Knowledge of Hala’s domain areas—merchant services, control cards, financing, collections.

• 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.

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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.

About The Role

Hala is hiring a Fintech Engineering Architect to lead the design of scalable, secure, and high-performing systems that power our core services; POS, payments, control cards, collections, and more. You’ll drive the technical direction for our engineering organization, ensuring our systems are built for scale and compliant with fintech standards.

You’ll work closely with engineering leads, product managers, and infrastructure teams to guide architecture decisions, set engineering standards, and ensure teams are aligned with business goals and technical strategy.

What You’ll Do

• Own and evolve Hala’s system architecture across backend, frontend, integrations, and infrastructure.
• Own and define engineering standards across teams—ensuring developers follow scalable, secure, and maintainable development practices.
• Design and validate distributed systems using .NET, microservices, and messaging queues.
• Set and enforce engineering standards for scalable, secure, and maintainable development.
• Define architectural patterns and guide design decisions for fintech services (e.g., POS, payments, cards, lending).
• Lead API and third-party fintech service integration strategy.
• Ensure architecture meets regulatory, security, and performance requirements.
• Partner with DevOps and Infra teams to align architecture with deployment and scalability needs.
• Conduct technical reviews, support engineering leads, and coach teams on best practices.
  
  

• 7+ years of engineering experience, including 3+ years in architecture roles.
• Strong hands-on expertise in .NET Core, microservices, and event-driven systems (Kafka, RabbitMQ, etc.).
• Proven experience in fintech system design – payments, KYC, card processing, fraud, compliance.
• Experience defining technical standards and architecture governance.
• Skilled in integrating with third-party fintech APIs and services.
• Strong knowledge of secure coding, high availability, and system performance.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
  
  

• Experience with GCC fintech regulations (e.g., SAMA, Mada, SADAD).
• Worked in startup or high-growth fintech environments.
• Familiarity with cloud-native design (preferably Azure).
• Knowledge of Hala’s domain areas—merchant services, control cards, financing, collections.
  
  

• 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.
  
  

• Seniority level Mid-Senior level

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Engineering and Information Technology

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Our Client is a leading solutions provider in Saudi Arabia and the Middle East, offering a wide range of solutions such as E-Learning, Document Management, and Customized Educational Solutions. They are authorized partners and resellers for WebCT, providing a world-leading course management system along with other tools for complete web-based learning solutions to higher education, K12, and corporate e-learning. In an effort to enhance their presence and solution provisioning, our client is looking to hire qualified professionals.

• Bachelor of Computer Science
• 2-3 years experience
• .Net and SQL Experience is a must
• Knowledge of Document Management Systems is an asset
• Good verbal and written English

· Manage a team of software/embedded engineers.

· Train a team of software/embedded engineers.

· Conduct code reviews and ensure code quality.

· Code management and integration.

· Design software architecture.

· Developing and debugging C/C++ code for microcontrollers/microprocessors e.g. STM32/ARM.

· Developing interprotocol hardware peripheral interfacing (UART, SPI, I2C).

· Working with multi-engineering disciplines such as systems engineering, RF, DSP, and mechanical engineers.

· Troubleshoot and resolve issues on system-level.

· Work with internal teams and external partners.

· Working with version control software such as Git.

· Any other tasks assigned by the supervisor of employee.

Skills

• Ability to lead a team of engineers.


• Provide technical support and guidance to a team of engineers.


• Ability to translate top level design of systems into software architecture.


• Full stack development.


• Design and manage Git repositories.


• Experience coding in (C/C++/Python).


• Experience coding in MATLAB.


• Experience with Microcontrollers/Microprocessors such as STM32/ARM families.


• Experience with sensors and actuators control.


• Experience in serial communication protocols for embedded systems.

We are looking for a passionate Software Engineer to design, develop and install software solutions.

Software Engineer responsibilities include gathering user requirements, defining system functionality and writing code in various languages, like Java, Ruby on Rails or .NET programming languages (e.g. C++ or JScript.NET.) Our ideal candidates are familiar with the software development life cycle (SDLC) from preliminary system analysis to tests and deployment.

Ultimately, the role of the Software Engineer is to build high-quality, innovative and fully performing software that complies with coding standards and technical design.

Requirements

• Proven work experience as a Software Engineer or Software Developer
• Experience designing interactive applications
• Ability to develop software in Java, Ruby on Rails, C++ or other programming languages
• Excellent knowledge of relational databases, SQL and ORM technologies (JPA2, Hibernate)
• Experience developing web applications using at least one popular web framework (JSF, Wicket, GWT, Spring MVC)