Soar is seeking a talented Head of Engineering to lead our backend development team. This role is pivotal in ensuring the implementation of high-quality engineering solutions and serving as the principal technical authority on all backend engineering matters.
About Us
Soar is a global fintech startup based in Saudi Arabia, specializing in financing and investment solutions. Our mission is to help people achieve their financial goals through innovative financial and property investment tools via a seamless multi-purpose platform.
Responsibilities
- Lead and establish the technical direction for the backend engineering team.
- Define and implement backend architecture and best practices.
- Drive the adoption of modern technologies such as Node.js, MongoDB, Redis, and AI.
- Set standards for scalability, performance, and reliability.
- Review and approve critical backend design decisions.
- Hire and mentor backend engineering talent.
- Collaborate with other technical leaders for end-to-end integration.
- Research and evaluate new backend technologies and approaches.
Qualifications
8+ years of backend development experience.4+ years in a leadership role.Deep expertise in Node.js, MongoDB, Redis, and related technologies.Experience with AI / ML in production systems.Strong understanding of scalability, performance, and reliability engineering.Proven track record of building high-performance backend systems.Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field; Master's preferred.Required Skills
Extensive experience with Node.js in production environments.Proficiency with MongoDB and Redis in high-scale applications.Experience applying AI / ML in real-world applications.Preferably experience in fintech or similar high-reliability sectors.Seniority Level : Mid-Senior level
Employment Type : Full-time
Job Function : Information Technology and Other
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