Software Engineer (Backend)

Are you a highly motivated and experienced software engineer looking to take your career to the next level? Look no further! Our team at Lean is on a mission to revolutionize the fintech industry by providing developers with a universal API to access their customer's financial accounts from across the Middle East. We are breaking down infrastructure barriers and empowering the growth of the fintech industry, and we need a talented software engineer like you to help us make it happen!

As a software engineer at Lean, you will play a critical role in developing and building the product line that will underpin the future of the financial ecosystem. You'll have the opportunity to work with technologies such as Java Spring Boot, PostgreSQL, Kafka, Redis, and more. You will be responsible for developing and maintaining microservices that implement our products, continuously improving their performance, scalability, and reliability.

But it's not just about the technology, we're looking for a problem-solver, someone who thrives on challenges and is ready to implement compelling solutions to complex problems. You'll be working closely with other cross-functional teams, staying up-to-date with the latest developments in fintech and ensuring our systems are aligned with industry standards. You'll also be participating in code reviews, and ensuring that all code is of high quality and adheres to best practices.

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 the likes of 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.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience as a software engineer

• Experience with Java, Spring Boot, PostgreSQL

• Experience on Microservice architecture and REST fundamentals.

• Strong desire to learn new technologies and implement them

• Interest in the Fintech industry, especially related to Open Banking

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field

• Strong problem-solving skills

• Strong understanding of software development best practices

• Self-motivated and comfortable with autonomy

Bonus

• Experience working in the financial sector

• Experience working in startup environments

• Knowledge of Kafka, Redis and No SQL databases

• Be familiar with API and OWASP top 10 security vulnerabilities. Ability to produce code that adheres to secure coding guidelines

What Excites you?

• Freedom and the opportunity to build and experiment with new things.

• Being a part of a team that is revamping their codebases and implementing best practices.

• Joining a team that is elevating their code to the next level while adhering to best practices.

• Having the ability to experiment with new ideas and collaborate with like-minded people.

What's in it for you?

• Competitive salary and benefits package

• The opportunity to work on a product that aligns with and empowers developers to build the financial applications they are passionate about

• The chance to work with a team of talented, dedicated professionals who are passionate about the fintech industry

• As one of the first hires in Riyadh, you will join a dedicated and talented team that is deeply passionate about the fintech industry.

• You will have the opportunity to play a crucial role in setting the tone and culture for our expanding operations in Riyadh.

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!!

Why Join us?

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.

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