Brokerage Platform Lead (Trading Systems)

Description

GSS Tech Group is hiring a Brokerage Platform Lead for one of our enterprise clients in the UAE capital markets sector.

In this role you will own the client’s trading and brokerage platform across its full lifecycle, from client onboarding through order execution to settlement. You will be the main technical owner for market connectivity to regional exchanges including DFM, ADX and Tadawul, and you will work closely with trading, risk, compliance and operations teams to keep the platform fast, stable, compliant and continuously improving.

This is a high ownership position for someone who understands how an order moves front to back and has run a brokerage platform in a regulated environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and manage the full lifecycle of the brokerage platform, covering onboarding, order capture, execution, clearing and settlement
• Work with cross functional teams to ensure seamless integration with trading, risk and compliance systems
• Drive enhancements in market connectivity, ensuring low latency and highly reliable links to regional exchanges
• Lead platform upgrades, coordinate with vendors and ensure alignment with regulatory requirements
• Champion Agile practices and contribute to backlog grooming, sprint planning and release management
• Monitor system performance, troubleshoot production issues and ensure high availability and resilience