Overview

WafR is a pioneering FinTech platform that empowers informal merchants—particularly grocers—to offer a wide range of financial services to their customers. With a growing user base of tens of thousands of merchants across Morocco, WafR is at the forefront of digital financial inclusion. The Senior Technical Lead – Architecture & Code Quality will play a pivotal role in maintaining the platform’s technical excellence, ensuring that every line of code and every architectural decision aligns with the company’s mission of delivering reliable, secure, and scalable financial solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Architectural Ownership – Own the end‑to‑end technology stack, from data models and infrastructure to application services, ensuring a cohesive and future‑proof architecture.
• Design Leadership – Lead the design of new features and system enhancements, applying best practices in microservices, event‑driven patterns, and performance scaling.
• Code Quality Champion – Establish and enforce rigorous code review processes, automate quality gates, and integrate static analysis tools to maintain high standards.
• Mentorship & Team Development – Mentor junior and mid‑level engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and technical excellence.
• Technical Debt Management – Identify, prioritize, and remediate technical debt, ensuring long‑term system maintainability.
• Security & Compliance – Embed security best practices into the development lifecycle, ensuring compliance with industry regulations.
• Collaboration with Product Owners – Translate business requirements into robust technical solutions, providing clear estimates and risk assessments.
• Automation & CI/CD – Design and maintain automated pipelines for testing, building, and deploying code across multiple environments.
• Performance Optimization – Monitor system performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement optimizations to support high‑availability and scalability.
• Risk Analysis & Roadmap Influence – Proactively identify potential risks, propose mitigation strategies, and influence the product roadmap to align with technical capabilities.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of experience in a senior technical leadership role, with at least 3 years in a FinTech or high‑growth technology company.
• Proven track record of designing and delivering scalable, secure, and high‑availability systems.
• Deep expertise in microservices architecture, event‑driven design, and performance tuning.
• Hands‑on experience with CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and deployment automation.
• Strong knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and the ability to architect solutions that leverage these services.
• Experience with Agile methodologies, including sprint planning, retrospectives, and cross‑functional collaboration.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of bridging technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Proactive mindset with a focus on risk anticipation and mitigation.

Preferred Skills

• Advanced knowledge of security best practices, including OWASP guidelines and secure coding standards.
• Experience with performance monitoring tools and capacity planning.
• Familiarity with data modeling and infrastructure as code.
• Prior experience in a startup or high‑growth environment, adapting quickly to evolving requirements.

Technical Stack

• Backend: .NET Core, Node.js, Python
• Frontend: Flutter (mobile), React.js (web)
• Architecture: Microservices, Event‑Driven patterns
• CI/CD: Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, or equivalent
• Cloud: AWS, GCP, Azure
• Databases: PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis (as applicable)
• Monitoring: Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack

Recruitment Process

1. Resume screening and initial AI‑based pre‑screening.
2. AI interview to assess technical fit and cultural alignment.
3. In‑person or virtual interview with WafR’s engineering team.
4. Final assessment by senior leadership to evaluate strategic vision and leadership potential.

Why Join WafR?

WafR is not just a company; it’s a movement towards financial inclusion for Morocco’s informal merchants. By joining the team, you’ll contribute to a platform that is already serving tens of thousands of merchants nationwide, expanding its suite of services from tele‑credit to a full range of financial products. You’ll work in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment that values innovation, quality, and continuous improvement. The role offers the chance to shape the future of a leading FinTech platform while working alongside passionate, talented engineers and product leaders.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary starting at 25,000 MAD per month.
• Permanent CDI contract with opportunities for career growth.
• On‑site work in Casablanca, with a collaborative office culture.
• Access to cutting‑edge technologies and a culture that encourages experimentation.
• Comprehensive benefits package and professional development support.

Ready to Apply?

If you are a seasoned technical leader with a passion for architecture, code quality, and delivering high‑impact solutions, we encourage you to apply. Bring your expertise, your vision, and your drive to help WafR continue to innovate and expand its impact across Morocco’s financial ecosystem.