Head of Development (Architecture )-KSA

Our client in KSA is seeking a Head of Development to lead engineering strategy and execution for a regulated remittance platform, with a clear mandate to scale a secure, high-availability transaction environment, accelerate delivery, and build a high-performance engineering function to support sustained growth within a regulated fintech landscape.

-Define and execute the engineering strategy aligned with business growth, regulatory obligations, and long-term platform scalability

-Provide executive leadership to multi-disciplinary engineering teams, building a performance-driven culture focused on accountability, delivery excellence, and technical depth

-Ensure architectural integrity, system resilience, and secure high-volume transaction processing across a regulated infrastructure

-Establish robust engineering governance, quality frameworks, and operational standards to support sustainable scale

-Partner with Product, Compliance, Risk, and Operations leadership to align technology investments with commercial priorities and regulatory requirements

-Own end-to-end technology delivery, risk mitigation, and execution discipline across the engineering function

-Develop succession capability and strengthen organisational design to support future growth

10+ years experience in software engineering, including senior leadership responsibility

Proven track record within fintech, remittance, or regulated digital banking environments

Strong expertise in microservices architecture supporting large-scale transaction systems

Currently based in Saudi Arabia and available for on-site engagement

Business Visit and Family Visit visas are not eligible

Senior technology leaders ready to shape strategic outcomes are invited to apply via email at talent@leadingedge.plus CC: aniqa@leadingedge.plus , quoting the job title in the subject line.