Staff Engineer - Payments Screening

Mozn is a rapidly growing technology firm revolutionising the field of Artificial Intelligence and Data Science, headquartered in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
It is working to realize Vision 2030 with a proven track record of supporting and growing the tech ecosystem in Saudi Arabia and the GCC region.
Mozn is the trusted AI technology partner for some of the largest government organizations, as well as many large corporations and startups.
We are in an exciting stage of scaling the company to provide AI-powered products and solutions both locally and globally, ensuring the growth and prosperity of our digital society.
It is an exciting time to work in the field of AI to create a lasting impact.
About the role
Mozn is seeking a highly skilled Staff Engineer - Payment Screening to lead the design and development of a new payment screening module.
The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in building payment screening, fraud detection, and compliance solutions to ensure secure and seamless transactions.
As a key technical leader, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to architect, build, and enhance our screening capabilities.
What you'll do

Design and develop robust payment screening solutions to detect and mitigate fraud, sanctions violations, and regulatory risks.
Lead architecture and implementation of real-time screening mechanisms for global payment transactions.
Work closely with the Product team to ensure objectives are correctly implemented and delivered on time.
Collaborate with the Data Science team to optimize screening algorithms and machine learning models to reduce false positives and enhance detection accuracy.
Conduct performance tuning, scalability improvements, and ensure system reliability for high-volume transactions.
Drive best practices in secure coding, automation, and continuous integration/deployment (CI/CD).
Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize existing applications in production to improve performance and user experience.
Stay updated on emerging threats, compliance regulations, and advancements in payment screening technology.
Mentor junior engineers and contribute to a culture of technical excellence.

Qualifications

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
6+ years of experience in software engineering, with a focus on payment processing and fraud detection.
Strong programming skills in Java, Python, or similar languages; willingness to learn new languages.
Expertise in real-time payment screening, transaction monitoring, and financial compliance.
Hands-on experience with AML/KYC systems, sanctions screening, and risk analytics.
Deep understanding of APIs, microservices architecture, and cloud technologies (OCI, AWS, GCP, or Azure).
Experience with databases and 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.

Join us at the forefront of an exciting time for the Middle East, as part of a high-growth, innovative environment.
You will be entrusted with significant responsibility, supported by competitive compensation, top-tier health insurance, and an empowering culture.
Work alongside some of the greatest minds in AI in a fun and dynamic workplace that values diversity and individual growth.
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