Director of Development

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Welcome to MultiBank Group, a global financial pioneer established in 2005 in California and now proudly headquartered in Dubai, UAE. We excel in providing cutting-edge trading technology, unparalleled liquidity, and exceptional customer service, offering an extensive range of financial products such as Forex, Metals, Shares, Indices, Commodities, and Cryptocurrency CFDs.
Join our thriving community of over 1 million clients across 90 countries, contributing to a daily trading volume exceeding US$18.1 billion. As a heavily regulated (16+ financial regulators across 5 continents), award-winning, and reliable financial institution, MultiBank Group is devoted to innovation, excellence, and empowering our clients to achieve their financial goals.
Job Overview:
We are seeking an experienced Director of Development to lead technology-driven product development, with a strong focus on Agile methodologies, app creation, and managing diverse internal and external development teams.
This role is pivotal in developing and launching multiple digital products, overseeing the full lifecycle from concept to deployment, and ensuring seamless collaboration across cross-functional teams. The Director of Development will play a critical role in driving innovation, maintaining high development standards, and optimizing the scalability and performance of our products.
Key Responsibilities
Drive end-to-end development of multiple financial products, ensuring seamless integration with MultiBank Group's trading ecosystem.
Oversee the design, development, and deployment of trading platforms, mobile apps, and digital financial tools.
Lead Agile transformation, ensuring development teams follow best practices in Scrum, Kanban, and CI/CD.
Ensure all products adhere to regulatory compliance, security standards, and scalability requirements.
Agile Project Management:
Define and implement Agile processes to streamline software development and improve delivery timelines.
Manage sprint cycles, product backlogs, and roadmaps in collaboration with product managers and development teams.
Foster an iterative approach to development, enabling continuous improvement and rapid adaptation to market needs.
Cross-functional Team Leadership:
Lead and coordinate multiple development teams, including internal engineers, UX/UI designers, and external technology vendors.
Establish clear technical guidelines, ensuring alignment across teams working on different products.
Oversee development teams' workflows to maximize efficiency, code quality, and adherence to best practices.
Evaluate, onboard, and manage third-party development firms when needed for outsourcing or collaborative projects.
Drive technology adoption, ensuring the use of modern frameworks, cloud computing, and scalable architectures.
Spearhead the development of APIs, microservices, and cloud-based infrastructures for improved system performance.
Implement data-driven decision-making to enhance app performance, user experience, and market fit.
Identify opportunities for automation, AI integration, and emerging technologies to optimize product offerings.
Qualifications & Experience
10+ years of experience in technology leadership, software development, or fintech product development.
Strong technical background with knowledge of software architecture, cloud solutions, and DevOps practices.
Experience in app development, web platforms, and financial technology products.
Proficiency in API development, microservices, and full-stack development environments.
Ability to manage cross-functional teams and external development partners.
Strong understanding of cybersecurity, compliance, and regulatory requirements in fintech.
Excellent problem-solving, organizational, and analytical skills.
Fluency in English; Arabic is a plus.
Why Join Us?
Lead end-to-end development of cutting-edge fintech solutions.
Work in a high-growth, innovative environment at a globally recognized financial institution.
Competitive compensation with performance-based incentives.
Collaborate with top-tier developers, engineers, and industry experts.
If you are a tech-driven leader passionate about innovation and Agile development, we invite you to apply and be part of MultiBank Group's journey to redefine financial technology.
Seniority level
Director
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Product Management, Engineering, and Information Technology
Industries: Financial Services, Software Development, and Capital Markets
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