Feddi Looking for Head of Engineering at United Arab Emirates Full Time

Feddi is revolutionizing loyalty programs with seamless, automated rewards, powered by open banking technology. Our mission: to bring e-commerce insights into the world of brick-and-mortar retail, transforming shopping into a consent-based, rewarding, and data-rich experience for both merchants and consumers.

Role Purpose:

As the inaugural Head of Engineering and Feddi’s first technical hire, you’ll collaborate closely with the founder to architect our fintech platform from the ground up. This role is not just about setting the technical direction but also about embodying the entrepreneurial spirit needed to innovate in retail and loyalty programs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Technical Vision: Establish and maintain Feddi’s technological backbone, fostering innovation and setting high standards of excellence.
• Product Development: Spearhead the development of Feddi’s product lineup, ensuring seamless integration and a transformative impact on the industry.
• Team Leadership: Cultivate a formidable engineering team, guiding them through the intricacies of fintech and open banking with a hands-on approach.
• Strategic Collaboration: Ensure technology development is in lockstep with Feddi’s strategic objectives, facilitating close cooperation with product, design, and business units.
• Innovation: Harness the power of open banking to redefine loyalty rewards, prioritizing security and an exceptional user experience.

What We’re Looking For:

• A visionary leader with a practical approach, ready to dive into the trenches. A solid fintech background is preferred, with a keen understanding of technical requirements, especially around data processing and analytics architectures. Open banking experience is a plus.
• Proficiency with data streaming technologies (e.g., Kafka, AWS Kinesis) and data processing tools like Spark.
• Ability to evaluate the pros and cons of existing data processing services versus bespoke solutions, prepared to lead cost/benefit analyses.
• Exceptional leadership and teamwork skills, with a talent for motivating others and working collaboratively across disciplines.
• A creative problem-solver who is adaptable and eager to tackle the challenges of a startup environment.
• Detail-oriented individuals should email [Confidential Information], sharing what drew them to this role.

Why Join Us:

• A competitive salary with significant equity stakes.
• A unique opportunity to shape the future of loyalty programs and retail fintech.

Location: Dubai, UAE (with frequent travel to Riyadh, KSA) – flexible based on your preference.

Join Feddi in pioneering Retail 2.0. If you’re driven to redefine the retail and loyalty program landscape, we’re excited to meet you.