303 IT & Software jobs in Bahrain

Associate, Software Engineer

Manama, Capital RESO

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Established in 1986, 01 Systems is one of the first Software providers in the Middle East bringing over 30+ years of experience delivering innovative solutions. With over 300 customers in over 90 countries, 01 Systems provides state of the art solutions and services – For both, the financial and the non-financial sectors – in the areas of Digital Transformation, Signature Management, Document Management, and Business Process Management.

Using leading edge technologies, robust security and proven competency, our products and services are used to effectively mitigate business and operational risks. Over the years we have improved and enhanced our products through continued cooperation and interaction with our customers to ensure that we deliver a positive customer service and to keep our clients satisfied.

Our team shares a passion of success and a firm commitment to create an inspiring work environment for every employee. Our culture promotes an atmosphere of thoughtfulness, moments of laughter, and an appreciation of others as well as a strong work ethic and technical skills.

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Full Stack Software Developer with a strong background in Web UI development and implementing .NET-based web applications . The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with JavaScript , CSS , ASP.Net MVC , Web API , cross-browser compatibility fixes, and solid knowledge of database querying and integration. You will be responsible for building responsive, robust, and scalable web applications that offer seamless user experiences across all major browsers (and some legacy browsers like Internet Explorer 11) and devices.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Design and develop responsive Web UIs using HTML5, CSS, JavaScript, and modern UI frameworks.
  • Build and maintain ASP.Net MVC applications with seamless integration between front-end and back-end.
  • Develop and consume RESTful APIs using ASP.Net Web API.
  • Implement secure, high-performing, and scalable .NET-based web solutions.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including UI/UX designers, QA engineers, and DevOps.
  • Design and interact with relational databases; write efficient SQL queries and work with stored procedures.
  • Ensure cross-browser compatibility and responsive design for desktop and mobile platforms.
  • Follow best practices for software development, including code reviews, unit testing, and documentation.
  • Continuously improve application performance and maintainability.
  • Mentor junior team members and contribute to technical design discussions.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, or another related field.
  • Overall 8+ years of professional experience in software development, and 5+ years with extensive focus on Web UI and .NET-based applications.
  • Strong proficiency in JavaScript, HTML5, CSS (including Flexbox, Grid, etc.).
  • Expertise in ASP.Net MVC and Web API development.
  • Experience developing responsive and cross-browser compatible user interfaces especially with Internet Explorer 11.
  • Thorough knowledge of ECMA 5/6 standards.
  • Proficient in working with relational databases (e.g., SQL Server, PostgreSQL), including writing queries, stored procedures, and optimization.
  • Knowledge of web application security and performance optimization.
  • Familiarity with version control systems such as Git, or Bit Bucket.
  • Strong analytical, debugging, and troubleshooting skills.
  • Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
  • Experience with JavaScript frameworks like Bootstrap, Knockout, JQuery.
  • Experience with modern JavaScript frameworks (e.g., React, Angular, Vue.js).
  • Experience with C# language and Dot Net.
  • Familiarity with containerization concepts, hands-on experience is a plus.
  • Knowledge of Entity Framework or other ORM tools.
  • Knowledge of Unit Testing with frameworks like XUnit, NUnit, MSTest, etc.
  • Understanding of Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban).

Desirable Skills and Experience:

  • High levels of initiative, along with the ability to work with minimal oversight, and capability to multitask.
  • A team player, with willingness to assist other team members through brainstorming, review, mentorship, or knowledge-sharing to improve the performance of the team.
  • Ability to understand and articulate good architectural and design principles.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present complex information in a succinct and easy to understand manner.
  • Experience working in an agile development environment.
  • Drive for continuous learning and self-improvement.
  • Familiarity with continuous integration and deployment.
  • Experience developing and deploying on major cloud services platforms (IAAS, PAAS) such as AWS and Azure.

Additional Information

  • Competitive salary.
  • Monthly transport allowance.
  • Bahrain visa Sponsorship for you and your family.
  • Sponsored flight back to Home Country once per annum for you and your family.
  • Medical Insurance for you and your Family.
  • A collaborative and innovative team environment.
  • Opportunities for learning, development, and career advancement.
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Information Technology Support Specialist

Manama, Capital MOYASAR

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About Moyasar:

At Moyasar Financial Company, we build innovative and reliable payment solutions that empower businesses to grow and operate efficiently. As a fast-growing fintech company, we are looking for a Technical Support Specialist to join our team and play a vital role in supporting merchants during integration and resolving technical challenges quickly and efficiently.

Role Overview:

As a Technical Support Specialist, you will support our merchants during the integration process, troubleshoot technical issues, and provide expert-level assistance. This is a hands-on, technical role ideal for someone who is proactive, fast at problem-solving, and eager to learn.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide technical support to merchants during the onboarding and integration stages.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve API, SDK, or platform-related issues.
  • Communicate technical concepts clearly to non-technical users.
  • Collaborate with the engineering team to escalate and resolve complex issues.
  • Continuously learn and adapt to new technologies and tools.
  • Ensure timely and high-quality responses to support tickets and inquiries.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor degree majoring, IT, IS, MIS, and related.
  • 1–2 years of experience in a technical support or developer support role
  • Proficiency in multiple programming languages
  • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work under pressure
  • Quick learner with a passion for technology and customer success
  • Excellent communication skills in both English and Arabic
  • Experience in fintech or financial services is
    preferred
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Information Technology Specialist

Manama, Capital The Arab Investment Company

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About the Company

The Arab Investment Company (TAIC) is a Pan-Arab joint-stock company established in July 1974 and owned by governments of 16 Arab states with an authorized capital of US$ 1,200 Million and a paid-up capital of US$ 917 million.

About the Role

To provide technical assistance and support to end-users, maintain and manage IT infrastructure, and ensure effective IT operations within the company .

IT Specialist reports to the Head of IT.

Responsibilities

  • Provide technical assistance and support to end-users for hardware, software, and network issues, ensuring users can effectively operate and maintain their devices / software
  • Troubleshoot and resolve technical problems to ensure minimal disruption to business operations
  • Install, configure, and maintain hardware components such as computers, printers, as well as computer systems, servers, and network infrastructure, ensuring downtime is minimised and IT systems remain efficient
  • Monitor network performance and troubleshoot connectivity issues
  • Set up and maintain telecommunications infrastructure systems, mobile communications, and video conferencing tools to ensure reliable communication
  • Implement and maintain data security protocols to protect sensitive information and perform regular system updates and backups of IT systems, ensuring data integrity and security
  • Ensure disaster recovery plans are in place and tested regularly to guarantee business continuity and minimise data loss
  • Assist in the planning and implementation of IT projects
  • Develop user manuals and technical documentation as needed, and update the documentation to reflect latest system upgrades
  • Provide training to users on new IT systems, ensuring they are comfortable with new technologies
  • Track the procurement of IT hardware and software, ensuring the necessary tools and resources are available for business operations
  • Liaise with outsource service providers and follow up or escalate on any performance issues
  • Maintain and update an inventory of all IT assets and manage software licenses to ensure compliance
  • Maintain accurate IT documentation and records, ensuring clarity and continuity in IT operations and maintenance
  • Report on IT performance metrics to support informed decision-making
  • Monitor and report on IT vendor's performance, ensuring SLAs are met

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or a related discipline, with a minimum of 3 years of experience in a similar position
  • Certified MCDST, CompTIA A+, Network+, CCNA, or similar is preferred

Required Skills

  • Teamwork
  • Integrity
  • Stakeholder Focus
  • Accountability
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Software Developer

Salmabad, Central RESO

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Beyond Catering Boutique is a Bahrain-based culinary destination offering premium Mediterranean cuisine, elegant catering services, and artisanal baked goods. With over a decade of experience, we specialize in bringing unforgettable flavors and moments to life. Our commitment to excellence and dedication to quality service has made us a staple in the culinary industry.

Role Description

This is a full-time on-site role for a Software Developer, located in Salmabad. The Software Developer will be involved in designing, coding, testing, and maintaining software applications. The role includes back-end web development and working with various programming languages. Daily tasks will also involve collaborating with the team to develop and enhance software solutions, utilizing object-oriented programming principles, and contributing to continuous improvement processes.

Qualifications

  • Proficiency in Software Development and Programming
  • Experience with Back-End Web Development and Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)
  • Strong background in Computer Science
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field

Note: The subsequent listings for Junior Software Engineer, Community Engineer, Software Engineer, and API Developer are unrelated to the Software Developer role and should be removed for clarity and relevance.

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Information Technology Manager

Manama, Capital RESO

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About the Company

The Arab Investment Company (TAIC) is a Pan-Arab joint-stock company established in July 1974 and owned by governments of 16 Arab states with an authorized capital of US$ 1,200 Million and a paid-up capital of US$ 917 million.

About the Role

To lead the information technology function ensuring data security and aligning technology initiatives with business objectives, while driving digital transformation and innovation to enhance company's performance.

IT Manager reports to the Head of IT.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement the information technology strategy and plans, ensuring the alignment to the overall company’s strategy and goals
  • Develop and implement departmental policies and procedures in order to ensure legal and regulatory compliance, alignment with business strategy and industry best practices
  • Oversee the daily operations of the IT department, ensuring the reliability and performance of IT systems and infrastructure
  • Ensure suitable IT and network measures are in place to safeguard TAIC from data breaches, malicious cyber-attacks, and unauthorized access
  • Ensure data and system protection from cyber threats and conduct regular security audits and assessments to identify and mitigate risks
  • Implement and oversee data backup and recovery processes to ensure data integrity and availability
  • Assess and recommend new technologies to improve operational efficiency and support business growth
  • Liaise with department heads to understand the workflows in order to identify opportunities for digitisation and automation of processes and lead digital transformation initiatives
  • Oversee the integration of IT systems to ensure seamless operations and data flow across the organization
  • Develop RFPs and participate in the selection of vendors for IT-related products and services and IT outsourcing
  • Negotiate contracts and service level agreements to ensure optimal service and cost efficiency and manage vendor relations, reporting on their performance
  • Act as the project manager for all IT-related projects, ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget; develop project plans, allocate resources, and monitor progress to achieve project objectives
  • Ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards
  • Build the team capability by continuously monitoring and providing feedback on their performance and ensuring the most appropriate development plans are in place
  • Stay abreast on the industry trends and emerging technologies to keep the organization connected to the latest developments

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science or a related discipline, with a minimum of 8 years of experience in IT or postgraduate degree in a relevant discipline, with a minimum of 6 years of experience in IT
  • Certified CISA, ITIL, CISSP, PMP or COBIT
  • A minimum of 3 years in a management role

Required Technical Skills

  • Network & infrastructure management
  • Cyber security management
  • Digitization & automation
  • Project management
  • Technical support and troubleshooting
  • Network & systems risk management
  • Vendors management

Required Core & Leadership Skills

  • Integrity
  • Stakeholder Focus
  • Accountability
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Decision Making
  • Motivating & Inspiring Other
  • Change Management
  • Teamwork
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Information Technology Support

Techno Secure

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Job Title:
IT Support Specialist

Location:
Bahrain (Remote/On-site)

About Techno Secure Technologies:

Techno Secure Technologies is a leading IT and cybersecurity firm in Bahrain, specializing in infrastructure management, compliance, and business continuity solutions.

Job Description:

We are looking for a dedicated
IT Support Specialist
to join our team. You will be responsible for maintaining and supporting our clients' IT infrastructure, ensuring smooth operation, and providing timely technical assistance.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide remote and on-site IT support to clients.
  • Perform server administration and maintenance.
  • Troubleshoot hardware, software, and network issues.
  • Assist in network architecture planning and multi-site topology management.
  • Monitor system performance and ensure uptime.
  • Collaborate with senior engineers on infrastructure scaling and security compliance.
  • Document technical procedures and provide user training as needed.

Qualifications:

  • Proven experience in IT support or related role.
  • Knowledge of server administration, network protocols, and cybersecurity basics.
  • Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Relevant certifications (e.g., CompTIA A+, Network+, or equivalent) are a plus.

Why Join Us?

Join a growing company at the forefront of IT security and compliance in Bahrain. We offer opportunities to develop your skills and work with diverse clients in a dynamic environment.

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Lead Python Software Engineer, Commercial Systems

RESO

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Canonical is a leading provider of open-source software and operating systems for global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is very widely used in breakthrough enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation and IoT. Our customers include the world's leading public cloud and silicon providers, and industry leaders in many sectors. The company is a pioneer of global distributed collaboration, with 1200+ colleagues in more than 80 countries and very few office-based roles. Teams meet two to four times yearly in person, in interesting locations around the world, to align on strategy and execution.

The company is founder led, profitable and growing.

We are hiring a Lead Python Software Engineer who strives for the highest engineering quality, seeks improvements, continuously develops their skills, and applies them at work. This is an exciting opportunity to work with many popular software systems, integrations technologies, and exciting open source solutions.

The Commercial Systems unit is conceived as seven engineering teams that closely collaborate with other engineering and business teams at Canonical. Services designed, developed, and operated by the Commercial Systems unit are at the heart of Canonical business and Python plays an integral role in it. We are looking for Python Software Engineers for the Integrations team.

The Integrations team is responsible for the automation of SAAS user management and onboarding of new data sources to the data mesh. The team designs, develops, and operates a Python based solution to automate SAAS seat management and track spend across the application portfolio. Furthermore the team integrates internal and external data sources into the data mesh using open-source ETL solutions, enabling more data driven decisions in the organization.

Location : This role will be based remotely in the EMEA region.

The role entails

  • Develop engineering solutions leveraging Python
  • Collaborate with colleagues on technical designs and code reviews
  • Deploy and operate services developed by the team
  • Depending on your seniority, coach, mentor, and offer career development feedback
  • Develop and evangelize great engineering and organizational practices

What we are looking for in you

  • Exceptional academic track record from both high school and university
  • Undergraduate degree in a technical subject or a compelling narrative about your alternative chosen path
  • Track record of going above-and-beyond expectations to achieve outstanding results
  • Experience with software development in Python
  • Professional written and spoken English with excellent presentation skills
  • Result-oriented, with a personal drive to meet commitments
  • Ability to travel internationally twice a year, for company events up to two weeks long

Nice-to-have skills

  • Performance engineering and security experience
  • Experience with Airbyte, Ranger, Temporal, or Trino

What we offer colleagues

We consider geographical location, experience, and performance in shaping compensation worldwide. We revisit compensation annually (and more often for graduates and associates) to ensure we recognize outstanding performance. In addition to base pay, we offer a performance-driven annual bonus or commission. We provide all team members with additional benefits, which reflect our values and ideals. We balance our programs to meet local needs and ensure fairness globally.

  • Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in person
  • Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year
  • Annual compensation review
  • Recognition rewards
  • Annual holiday leave
  • Maternity and paternity leave
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues
  • Priority Pass, and travel upgrades for long haul company events

About Canonical

Canonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source. As the company that publishes Ubuntu, one of the most important open source projects and the platform for AI, IoT and the cloud, we are changing the world of software. We recruit on a global basis and set a very high standard for people joining the company. We expect excellence - in order to succeed, we need to be the best at what we do. Most colleagues at Canonical have worked from home since its inception in 2004. Working here is a step into the future, and will challenge you to think differently, work smarter, learn new skills, and raise your game.

Canonical is an equal opportunity employer

We are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspectives, and background create a better work environment and better products. Whatever your identity, we will give your application fair consideration.

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At OReference , we are passionate about transforming industries through smart, scalable, and innovative digital solutions. From Electronic Medical Records (EMR) and School Management Systems to HR platforms, custom mobile apps, eCommerce, and web development, our software and services are designed to help businesses thrive in a digital-first world.

We are currently seeking a motivated, results-driven Sales or Marketing professional to join our team as a Commission-Based Sales Representative . This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a passion for technology and a talent for building client relationships.

What You’ll Do:

Lead Generation & Prospecting

  • Identify and reach out to potential clients in healthcare, education, corporate, and retail sectors.
  • Utilize various channels, including cold calling, networking, LinkedIn outreach, and referrals, to generate high-quality leads.
  • Understand client needs and align them with the right software or service solutions.

Sales Presentations & Product Demonstrations

  • Present and demonstrate our solutions, including medical software, school systems, HR platforms, mobile apps, and eCommerce websites.
  • Tailor pitches to different industries, showcasing how our solutions solve specific problems.

Client Relationship Management

  • Build long-lasting relationships with prospects and clients.
  • Serve as the main point of contact throughout the sales process and ensure a smooth handover to the implementation team.

Closing Deals & Revenue Growth

  • Develop proposals, negotiate pricing, and close sales effectively.
  • Meet or exceed monthly sales targets and earn commission-based rewards.

Market Intelligence & Feedback

  • Stay up to date with industry trends, competitor offerings, and customer feedback.
  • Share market insights with the team to improve product offerings and strategies.

What We’re Looking For:

Sales Experience

  • Proven experience in B2B sales, preferably in software, technology, or service-based industries.
  • Healthcare or education sector experience is a plus.

Industry Knowledge

  • Basic understanding of IT systems, mobile and web development, and SaaS platforms.
  • Familiarity with hospital or school operations is advantageous.

Strong Communication Skills

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English; Arabic language skills are a strong plus.
  • Ability to explain complex software solutions simply and compellingly.

Self-Driven & Target-Oriented

  • Independent, proactive, and highly motivated.
  • Comfortable working without a fixed salary and driven by performance-based incentives.

Why Join Us?

  • Uncapped Commission : The more you sell, the more you earn.
  • Flexible Work Environment : Work independently, on your schedule.
  • Innovative Product Line : Represent modern, in-demand solutions across multiple industries.
  • Career Growth : Potential to grow into a leadership role or full-time position based on performance.

This is a commission-based position with competitive commission rates and potential for additional performance-based incentives. No fixed monthly salary is offered.

If you are a motivated and ambitious sales professional with a passion for technology, we invite you to apply and be part of our dynamic team. To apply, send your resume and a short cover letter highlighting your relevant sales experience and achievements to:

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Lead Python Software Engineer, Commercial Systems

Canonical

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Canonical is a leading provider of open-source software and operating systems for global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is very widely used in breakthrough enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation and IoT. Our customers include the world's leading public cloud and silicon providers, and industry leaders in many sectors. The company is a pioneer of global distributed collaboration, with 1200+ colleagues in more than 80 countries and very few office-based roles. Teams meet two to four times yearly in person, in interesting locations around the world, to align on strategy and execution.

The company is founder led, profitable and growing.

We are hiring a Lead Python Software Engineer who strives for the highest engineering quality, seeks improvements, continuously develops their skills, and applies them at work. This is an exciting opportunity to work with many popular software systems, integrations technologies, and exciting open source solutions.

The Commercial Systems unit is conceived as seven engineering teams that closely collaborate with other engineering and business teams at Canonical. Services designed, developed, and operated by the Commercial Systems unit are at the heart of Canonical business and Python plays an integral role in it. We are looking for Python Software Engineers for the Integrations team.

The Integrations team is responsible for the automation of SAAS user management and onboarding of new data sources to the data mesh. The team designs, develops, and operates a Python based solution to automate SAAS seat management and track spend across the application portfolio. Furthermore the team integrates internal and external data sources into the data mesh using open-source ETL solutions, enabling more data driven decisions in the organization.

Location : This role will be based remotely in the EMEA region.

The role entails

  • Develop engineering solutions leveraging Python
  • Collaborate with colleagues on technical designs and code reviews
  • Deploy and operate services developed by the team
  • Depending on your seniority, coach, mentor, and offer career development feedback
  • Develop and evangelize great engineering and organizational practices

What we are looking for in you

  • Exceptional academic track record from both high school and university
  • Undergraduate degree in a technical subject or a compelling narrative about your alternative chosen path
  • Track record of going above-and-beyond expectations to achieve outstanding results
  • Experience with software development in Python
  • Professional written and spoken English with excellent presentation skills
  • Result-oriented, with a personal drive to meet commitments
  • Ability to travel internationally twice a year, for company events up to two weeks long

Nice-to-have skills

  • Performance engineering and security experience
  • Experience with Airbyte, Ranger, Temporal, or Trino

What we offer colleagues

We consider geographical location, experience, and performance in shaping compensation worldwide. We revisit compensation annually (and more often for graduates and associates) to ensure we recognize outstanding performance. In addition to base pay, we offer a performance-driven annual bonus or commission. We provide all team members with additional benefits, which reflect our values and ideals. We balance our programs to meet local needs and ensure fairness globally.

  • Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in person
  • Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year
  • Annual compensation review
  • Recognition rewards
  • Annual holiday leave
  • Maternity and paternity leave
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues
  • Priority Pass, and travel upgrades for long haul company events

About Canonical

Canonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source. As the company that publishes Ubuntu, one of the most important open source projects and the platform for AI, IoT and the cloud, we are changing the world of software. We recruit on a global basis and set a very high standard for people joining the company. We expect excellence - in order to succeed, we need to be the best at what we do. Most colleagues at Canonical have worked from home since its inception in 2004. Working here is a step into the future, and will challenge you to think differently, work smarter, learn new skills, and raise your game.

Canonical is an equal opportunity employer

We are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspectives, and background create a better work environment and better products. Whatever your identity, we will give your application fair consideration.

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Head - Information Technology (Bede)

Manama, Capital Zain Bahrain

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Closing Date

06-May-2025

About Zain

Zain is the pioneer of mobile telecommunications in the Middle East. We began life in 1983 in Kuwait as the region’s first mobile operator, and since the initiation of our expansion strategy in 2003, we have expanded rapidly. Read more here: Zain Overview

About the Role

This role will be part of Zain Bahrain's Subsidiary Fintech Company - "Bede"

Bede, the fintech arm of Zain Bahrain, is a dynamic startup revolutionizing personal finance through Bahrain’s first Shariah-compliant Islamic financing app. Licensed and regulated by the Central Bank of Bahrain, Bede is committed to creating an inclusive platform that offers practical solutions tailored to real customer needs.

With a focus on customer centricity, strategic partnerships, and digital innovation, Bede aims to guide individuals toward growth and success by leveling the playing field for all.

The Head of IT in Bede is responsible for leading the overall technology vision, strategy, and execution for a cutting-edge fintech application specializing in microfinance, cards, and digital payment solutions. This role includes overseeing development, infrastructure, security, and support functions while ensuring high platform availability, scalability, and regulatory compliance. The head will work closely with executive leadership to align technology with business goals and drive innovation in financial services.

What We Need From You
  1. Education: Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, Fintech or any related field. Fintech related Masters preferred.
  2. Experience: 10-15+ years of experience in a similar role. Fintech Experience is highly preferred.
  3. Technical Skills:
    • Technology Strategy & Leadership: Strong strategic thinking, leadership, and experience with emerging technologies like AI, blockchain, and data analytics.
    • Cloud & Infrastructure Management: Expertise in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), microservices, and ensuring high availability and scalability.
    • Security & Compliance: Knowledge of PCI-DSS, ISO, cybersecurity frameworks, and financial regulations.
    • DevOps & Agile Practices: Ability to drive agile methodologies and DevOps for efficient product development.
    • Team & Vendor Management: Leadership in managing tech teams and vendor relationships, alongside budgeting and cost optimization.
    • Innovation: Ability to integrate new payment technologies like open banking, digital wallets, and AI-driven risk models.
    • Critical Thinking
    • Customer Focus and Support
    • Market Analysis and Knowledge
    • Problem Analysis and Resolution
Responsibilities
  1. Define and execute the technology roadmap to support business objectives and drive innovation in microfinance, card services, and digital payments.
  2. Establish and maintain a scalable, secure, and high-performance fintech platform, ensuring reliability, efficiency, and compliance with financial regulations.
  3. Drive digital transformation by leveraging emerging technologies such as AI, blockchain, and data analytics to enhance financial products.
  4. Ensure alignment between business, product, and technology teams, optimizing digital service delivery.
  5. Establish agile and DevOps best practices to accelerate product development and deployment cycles.
  6. Development & Infrastructure Management: Build and lead a high-performing technology team, including software engineers, infrastructure specialists, and security experts.
  7. Oversee the architecture, development, and deployment of fintech products, ensuring seamless integration of microfinance, payment, and card processing solutions.
  8. Ensure high platform availability (99.99% uptime), robust disaster recovery mechanisms, and high-load scalability to support transaction-heavy services.
  9. Champion the use of cloud-native architectures (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerized microservices for operational resilience.
  10. Lead initiatives to automate processes, improve deployment efficiency, and enhance system observability.
  11. Security, Compliance & Risk Management: Implement and maintain bank-grade security standards, ensuring compliance with PCI-DSS, ISO, and financial regulations in fintech.
  12. Develop a cybersecurity framework to protect user data, prevent fraud, and mitigate risks related to payment transactions.
  13. Ensure regulatory compliance with central banks, financial authorities, and payment networks, working closely with legal and compliance teams.
  14. Oversee incident response management and security audits to continuously improve platform security posture.
  15. Support Functions & Operational Excellence: Establish 24/7 monitoring, support, and IT operations teams to ensure continuous service availability and rapid issue resolution.
  16. Implement ITSM (IT Service Management) best practices to enhance user support, system maintenance, and platform reliability.
  17. Oversee SLA (Service Level Agreements) and uptime commitments, ensuring seamless financial transactions for customers.
  18. Direct the deployment of customer support automation tools, including AI chatbots and self-service portals, to enhance the fintech experience.
  19. Explore and integrate new payment technologies, including open banking APIs, digital wallets, BNPL (Buy Now Pay Later), and blockchain-based solutions.
  20. Oversee the adoption of AI-driven risk assessment models to enhance credit scoring and fraud detection in microfinance.
  21. Evaluate the reduction of physical financial service centers by leveraging digital-first strategies and customer self-service platforms.
  22. Define budgeting and cost optimization strategies for technology investments and infrastructure expansion.
  23. Manage relationships with technology vendors, cloud service providers, and third-party payment processors.
  24. Optimize cost per transaction and per channel, ensuring efficiency in digital customer acquisition and service delivery.
  25. Service Delivery Enhancement & Technology Utilization: Evaluate and enhance service providers' SLAs, ensuring high-quality technical development and adherence to performance standards.
  26. Oversee IT setup processes to ensure seamless integration of new technologies and efficient deployment of systems.
  27. Continuously improve Network Operations Center (NOC) services to ensure real-time monitoring and rapid resolution of technical issues.
  28. Ensure application stability and efficiency by monitoring system performance and implementing effective solutions.
  29. Lead the planning and implementation of the Bede IT department setup, ensuring compliance with regional regulations and operational efficiency.
  30. Develop a roadmap for sprint development, optimizing resource utilization, timelines, and prioritization of tasks.
  31. Foster a fast, agile, and adaptive approach to technological adoption and system improvements.
  32. Address customer journey issues by collaborating with relevant teams to enhance user experiences and streamline processes.
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