Job Overview

Lead Engineer – Cross-Border Payments & FX Optimization Systems

Target Market: State of Kuwait

Work Model: Remote | Engineering & Systems Optimization Track

Domain Focus: Cross-Border Payments, FX Engines, Transaction Optimization

Format: Engineering-Centric Specification Document

I. System Objective

To design and optimize a multi-rail cross-border payment engine that minimizes cost, latency, and FX exposure while maximizing transaction success rates across global corridors.

II. System Architecture Scope

1. Payment Routing Engine

• Develop intelligent routing algorithms selecting optimal payment rails (SWIFT, local clearing systems, digital wallets).

• Implement dynamic corridor optimization models based on cost, speed, and reliability.

2. FX Optimization Layer

• Build real-time FX pricing engines integrating liquidity providers.

• Design hedging algorithms to mitigate currency volatility risks.

• Implement multi-currency wallet systems for seamless conversion and settlement.

3. Transaction Orchestration

• Engineer event-driven workflows for payment lifecycle management.

• Ensure idempotency and transactional integrity across distributed systems.

• Develop failure recovery and retry mechanisms for high reliability.

III. Performance Engineering

• Achieve sub-second processing latency for transaction initiation.

• Optimize throughput for high-volume cross-border flows.

• Implement real-time monitoring and observability systems.

IV. Security & Compliance

• Ensure adherence to AML, KYC, and sanctions screening requirements.

• Integrate real-time transaction screening engines.

• Maintain secure data transmission protocols across jurisdictions.

V. Technical Stack Expectations

• Backend: Java, Go, or Scala.

• Messaging: Kafka, RabbitMQ.

• Infrastructure: Kubernetes, Docker, cloud-native environments.

• Data: Distributed databases, real-time analytics engines.

VI. Candidate Profile

• 7–10 years in payments engineering or financial systems development.

• Experience with SWIFT integrations, FX systems, or remittance platforms.

• Strong expertise in distributed systems and performance optimization.

• Familiarity with global payment regulations and standards.

VII. Compensation Model

• Competitive remote salary aligned with Kuwait fintech engineering benchmarks.

• Performance bonuses tied to transaction efficiency and cost reduction metrics.

• Opportunity to build mission-critical global payment infrastructure.

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