Octopus by RTG is enabling a key partner organization to build their digital hubs in Egypt and grow their tech teams around the world. We are currently looking for the right pioneers to work on exciting AI Projects with a key partner in Riyadh, KSA.
Octopus is proud to be part of the Robusta Technology Group (RTG), a leading tech group. With a decade of experience and a successful track record of delivering over 300 projects across Europe, the Middle East, and North America, RTG has established itself as a preferred employer in the Egyptian market. Octopus and Robusta are building a bridge between Europe and Africa, creating tailored hub solutions to connect companies with top talent across the globe.
Octopus is specialized in rapidly assembling remote & onsite global tech teams that are fully aligned with the culture and practices of a particular brand. By providing tailored hubs to suit its clients needs, Octopus gives companies all the advantages of remote work and offshoring without all the negatives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain web applications using Java or Kotlin or any other programming language.
- Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code, adhering to best practices and coding standards.
- Participate in code reviews, providing constructive feedback to peers and ensuring the delivery of high-quality code.
- Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize existing applications to improve performance and user experience.
- Participate in Deployment and On-call rotas to maintain smooth production operations.
- Work closely with product managers and stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver solutions that meet business objectives.
- Continuously learn and stay updated on industry trends and technologies to ensure the use of modern, relevant tools in development.
- Drive best practices in secure coding, automation, and continuous integration/deployment (CI/CD).
- Continuously learn and stay updated on industry trends and technologies to ensure the use of modern, relevant tools in development.
- Continuously learn and stay updated on industry trends and technologies to ensure the use of modern, relevant tools in development.
Requirements
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
- 4+ years of experience in software engineering.
- Strong programming skills in either Java, Kotlin, or similar languages but open to learn and code in any language.
- Expertise in real-time payment screening, transaction monitoring, and financial compliance.
- Experience with databases, data pipelines.
- Knowledge of machine learning techniques for fraud detection is a plus.
- Excellent problem-solving skills, with a proactive and analytical mindset.
- Strong communication and leadership abilities to influence technical direction.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience working with payment networks (SWIFT, SEPA, RTGS, etc.).
- Familiarity with regulatory frameworks such as PCI-DSS, GDPR, and PSD2.
- Background in financial services, fintech, or related industries.
- Expertise in real-time payment screening, transaction monitoring, and financial compliance.
- Experience with AML/KYC systems, sanctions screening, and risk analytics.
Benefits
- Salary paid in USD
- Social and Medical Insurance