Software Engineer

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Software Engineer with strong expertise in Trading/Brokerage platforms, OMS, FIX Protocol and market connectivity. The candidate should have hands-on experience in developing, integrating and managing brokerage systems, preferably with exposure to TradeNet and regional stock exchanges.

Responsibilities

• Manage the complete lifecycle of brokerage platforms, from client onboarding to order execution and settlement.
• Integrate trading, risk management and compliance systems.
• Enhance market connectivity and ensure reliable, low-latency integration with regional exchanges.
• Handle platform upgrades, vendor coordination and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in Agile activities, including sprint planning, backlog grooming and release management.
• Monitor system performance, troubleshoot technical issues and ensure high availability.
• Develop and integrate RESTful services and real-time event-driven solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or a related field.

Required Skills

• 7+ years of experience in Trading/Brokerage platforms.
• Experience with products such as TradeNet is preferred.
• Strong understanding of front-to-back brokerage system architecture.
• Expertise in Order Management Systems (OMS) and FIX Protocol.
• Knowledge of exchange connectivity, particularly DFM, ADX and Tadawul.
• Understanding of institutional equities workflows, including algorithmic, high-touch and low-touch trading.
• Hands-on experience with Java, C++, Node.js and React.js.
• Strong database knowledge of Oracle and PostgreSQL.
• Experience with Kafka, REST APIs and event-driven architecture.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies, JIRA, Git and CI/CD pipelines.

Pay range and compensation package

Upto 24K AED