Senior Software Engineer

Lead end-to-end solution design and delivery for a core business domain (Growth, Payments, Cards, Accounts, or Customers) Collaborate directly with product, compliance, and design stakeholders to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions Set the bar for code quality, security, and maintainability throughout the software development lifecycle Mentor, coach, and guide engineers within your domain to foster a culture of excellence and ethical responsibility Drive architectural decisions, ensuring solutions are robust, compliant, and aligned with Islamic financial principles Identify and resolve complex technical and business challenges proactively Most of the time you will be interacting with multiple different stakeholders and doing work that most would consider "product" or "business" work Expect to spend most of your time working on the backend as we adopt backend-driven development Establish technical direction and delivery plan for your assigned business domain Conduct in-depth analysis of existing systems, identifying and addressing key gaps Deliver at least one major feature or capability aligned with Mal's business priorities Mentor and onboard new engineers, raising the team's technical and ethical standards Ensure all domain solutions meet regulatory, security, and Sharia compliance requirements

Desired Candidate Profile

Proven track record delivering complex software solutions in banking or fintech domains Deep understanding of banking products, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices Demonstrated leadership in cross-functional engineering teams, driving projects from concept to production Ability to architect, implement, and optimize solutions independent of tech stack or programming language Commitment to delivering secure, reliable, and auditable code Strong problem-solving skills with a focus on business outcomes and customer impact Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate across technical and non-technical teams Expert in at least one coding language, no matter which Experience in Islamic banking, finance, or Sharia-compliant products Exposure to AI/ML-driven financial services or digital banking platforms Familiarity with cloud-native architectures and DevOps practices Track record of scaling products in a high-growth startup environment Contributions to open source or fintech communities