Staff Engineer

Equiti is a pioneering fintech firm and world-class provider of multi-asset fintech products - from liquidity solutions to in-house tech hubs to online trading platforms. With over 400 global specialists in 9 languages, Equiti provides clients with access to individual, professional, and institutional brokerage services in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.

At Equiti, we believe that financial opportunities can unlock potential for everyone, everywhere. We’re on a mission to deliver accessible online trading products around the world through education and accessibility.

Think finance is stuffy? Think again.

At Equiti, we’re building fintech with a purpose: making wealth tools accessible to everyone. As we continue to grow, we’re seeking talented individuals who thrive in innovative environments. , and we are on the lookout for talented individuals who can perform and excel in a dynamic and innovative working environment. Our EquitiPay company would like to welcome a detail-oriented:

Staff Engineer in our office in Dubai

Responsibilities

• Define, evolve and own the technical architecture of EquitiPay platforms.
• Lead the design of scalable, secure, resilient and low-latency payment systems.
• Drive cross-team technical initiatives and platform modernization projects.
• Establish engineering standards, best practices, and system governance.
• Mentor engineers and lead complex technical decision-making.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong expertise in backend and distributed systems architecture.
• Deep understanding of payment systems and transaction lifecycles.
• Experience with cloud-native, microservices, and event-driven architectures.
• Experience with Kafka/Event Hubs, Redis, and microservices.
• Strong knowledge of reliability, observability, and performance optimization.
• Strong performance tuning and low-latency optimization skills.

Experience Requirements

• 8+ years of software engineering experience, ideally in fintech or payments.
• Proven experience leading large-scale technical and architectural initiatives.
• Hands-on experience with high-availability and low-latency cloud-based platforms.

Perks

Each of our offices has its special perks; be it ‘no ties’, free lunches, charity events, or a hybrid work policy – but whenever you walk into an Equiti office, you’re sure to see a friendly face. We encourage international collaborations and always keep our eyes open to how we can do more.

The benefits you can expect at your Equiti workplace include:

• Competitive salary package
• Performance-based bonus
• Medical insurance coverage for employees and family members
• Smart working options
• Employee wellness initiatives
• Personalized career development
• Company lunch in the office
• Regular company events

With energy, drive, and imagination, there’s no limit to where your career can go at Equiti. With a diverse workforce and geographical spread of offices, we strongly support career development initiatives as well as provide a range of opportunities for professional and life experiences.

Equiti is an equal opportunity employer.

“Equiti” refers to a group of companies consisting of seven regulated financial services companies licensed to operate in the respective jurisdictions of their incorporation, in addition to our tech and marketing hubs. Equiti has presence in Africa, Europe, and the Middle East.