Senior Trading & Brokerage Platform Specialist

We are seeking an experienced Trading & Brokerage Platform Specialist with a strong background in front-to-back brokerage systems, market connectivity, and trade execution platforms. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise across trading technologies, platform integration, and exchange connectivity within regional markets.

Education & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.

 Experience & Skills

• Minimum 7 years of experience in Trading/Brokerage platforms.
• Proven exposure to products such as Quod Financial, Horizon, FIS, DirectFN, TCS BaNCS.
• Strong understanding of front-to-back brokerage system architecture.
• Expertise in Order Management Systems (OMS) and FIX protocol.
• Deep knowledge of market connectivity with exchanges like DFM, ADX, Tadawul.
• Solid grasp of institutional equities workflows, including algorithmic trading, high-touch, and low-touch order flows.
• Agile delivery experience with tools like JIRA, Git, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Proficient in Oracle and PostgreSQL databases.
• Experience building and integrating RESTful services.
• Familiarity with Kafka for real-time data streaming and event-driven architecture.
• Experience in Java, C++, Node & React Js

 Responsibilities

• Own and manage the full lifecycle of the brokerage platform from onboarding to execution and settlement.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration with trading, risk, and compliance systems.
• Drive enhancements in market connectivity, ensuring low-latency and high-reliability links to regional exchanges.
• Lead platform upgrades, vendor coordination, and regulatory alignment.
• Champion agile practices and contribute to backlog grooming, sprint planning, and release management.
• Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and ensure high availability and resilience. 

Preferred Attributes

• Strategic thinker with strong problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Passion for innovation and continuous improvement.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment.