This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Staff Software Engineer, New Markets Middle East in Ireland.

In this role, you will act as a strategic technical leader, driving the design and development of scalable financial systems tailored for emerging markets in the Middle East. You will shape architectural standards, influence engineering practices, and lead complex, cross-team initiatives with organization-wide impact. Working in a highly distributed and fast-paced environment, you will collaborate with global teams to build resilient, high-performance systems that meet strict regulatory and operational requirements. This position offers a unique opportunity to combine deep technical expertise with strategic influence, contributing to the expansion of innovative financial infrastructure. You will also play a key role in mentoring engineers, optimizing system performance, and aligning software with infrastructure capabilities. If you thrive on solving complex challenges and driving long-term technical vision, this role is for you.

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Accountabilities:

Architect and design scalable, high-performance software systems, setting technical direction and establishing engineering best practices
Lead complex, multi-team initiatives from concept to delivery, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and quality standards
Define and implement event-driven architectures, APIs, and distributed systems to support financial infrastructure at scale
Ensure systems meet reliability, scalability, and regulatory compliance requirements across Middle Eastern markets
Collaborate with infrastructure, DevOps, and external vendors to align software architecture with regional deployment and operational needs
Drive performance optimization, identify bottlenecks, and implement long-term solutions to improve system efficiency
Establish coding standards, testing strategies, and quality benchmarks across the engineering organization
Mentor engineers at all levels, fostering a culture of technical excellence, collaboration, and continuous learning
Contribute to organizational strategy by influencing engineering processes, technical roadmaps, and cross-functional initiatives
Lead documentation efforts, knowledge sharing, and technical discussions to support scalable and maintainable systems

Requirements:

10+ years of experience in software engineering, with a strong track record of building and scaling complex production systems
Expert-level proficiency in Go or similar backend programming languages, with deep knowledge of system design and architecture
Extensive experience with distributed systems, event-driven architectures, and asynchronous processing patterns
Strong understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure), containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and modern infrastructure practices
Proven ability to lead large-scale, cross-team technical initiatives and influence engineering strategy at an organizational level
Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to diagnose and resolve complex system-wide issues
Experience establishing coding standards, testing frameworks, and quality assurance practices
Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Experience mentoring engineers and driving knowledge-sharing initiatives across teams
Familiarity with financial systems, fintech environments, or regulatory frameworks is a plus
Willingness to travel occasionally within the Middle East region for strategic alignment and on-site collaboration

Benefits:

Competitive salary package with equity or stock options
Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
Remote-first work environment with flexible working arrangements
Home office setup support with a one-time allowance
Monthly stipend to support work-related expenses
Opportunities to work on cutting-edge technologies and large-scale systems
Global, diverse, and collaborative team environment
Continuous learning, development, and career growth opportunities

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How Jobgether works:

We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.

We appreciate your interest and wish you the best!

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Staff Software Engineer, New Markets Middle East

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