We are looking for an experienced Brokerage Platform Specialist to join a high-performance trading technology team, supporting front-to-back brokerage systems across regional and global 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.