Senior Officer Software Developer at ZainCash

1. Application & System Development

• Design, develop, and maintain high-quality software for backend systems or mobile applications.
• Ensure applications are scalable, reliable, and performant.
• Write clean, reusable, and maintainable code following best practices.
• Ensure software complies with security standards and relevant industry regulations.

2. Technical Leadership & Team Management

• Lead and mentor a team of junior and mid-level developers.
• Assign tasks, review code, and ensure adherence to coding standards.
• Provide guidance on architecture, design patterns, and technology choices.
• Foster knowledge sharing and continuous learning within the team.

3. Project & Requirement Management

• Collaborate with product managers, business analysts, and stakeholders to gather requirements.
• Translate business needs into technical solutions for backend and mobile platforms.
• Monitor project timelines and ensure timely delivery of features and updates.

4. Quality Assurance & Optimization

• Conduct code reviews, unit testing, integration testing, and performance profiling.
• Identify and resolve application bottlenecks, bugs, and crashes.
• Optimize applications for speed, scalability, and reliability, particularly for high-traffic fintech scenarios.

5. Integration & API Management

• Design and integrate RESTful APIs and third-party services (payment gateways, Firebase, etc.).
• Ensure seamless data synchronization between backend systems and mobile apps.

6. Innovation & Continuous Improvement

• Stay updated with emerging backend and mobile technologies.
• Propose and implement innovative solutions to improve user experience and system performance.
• Introduce best practices, frameworks, and tools to enhance development workflows.

7. Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain technical documentation, including architecture diagrams, code comments, and development processes.
• Provide regular progress updates and technical reports to supervisors and stakeholders.

Requirements

Education & Qualifications

• Minimum: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field or equivalent experience.

Industry Experience

• Minimum 3–5 years of professional experience in software development.
• Preferred: Hands-on experience in fintech, digital payments, or enterprise applications.

Years of Experience

• Minimum: 3 years of professional experience in backend development (e.g., Java, PHP, Node.js) or mobile development (Android/iOS).
• Preferred: 5+ years of experience building secure, scalable applications in one or more industries, including but not limited to fintech, enterprise, or digital platforms.

Technical Skills & Tools

• Proficiency in backend technologies (e.g., Java Spring, Laravel, Node.js) or mobile development (Android: Java/Kotlin; iOS: Swift).
• Strong knowledge of RESTful APIs, database design (SQL/NoSQL), and cloud services (AWS, Azure, Firebase).
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, version control (Git), and performance optimization.
• Familiarity with unit/integration testing frameworks and debugging tools.
• Knowledge of mobile UI/UX standards, offline storage, threading, and app optimization techniques.

Language Proficiency

• Fluent English (written and spoken).
• Native Arabic (written and spoken).

Additional (Preferred)

• Experience with fintech mobile applications (payments, wallets, financial platforms).
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Understanding of security standards and compliance for financial applications.