POS Android Developer
A career defining opportunity for an experienced Android Developer to architect cutting edge payment solutions in Riyadh's rapidly evolving fintech ecosystem.
The Middle East's payment landscape is undergoing a digital revolution, and Riyadh sits at the epicentre of this transformation. This POS Android Developer position offers the chance to build mission-critical payment applications that process millions of secure transactions across the region's most ambitious fintech infrastructure.
The Company
Join a pioneering digital payments company that's reshaping how financial transactions are processed across the Gulf region. This innovative organisation specialises in developing Mada-certified payment solutions, working directly with banks, acquirers, and financial institutions to deliver world-class POS terminal applications. With a strong engineering culture and compliance-first approach, they're building the payment infrastructure that powers commerce across one of the world's fastest-growing digital economies.
The Role
As a POS Android Developer in Riyadh, you'll take ownership of designing, developing, and certifying payment applications that meet stringent Mada and EMV compliance standards. This isn't just coding, it's architecting secure financial systems that must perform flawlessly under real-world conditions whilst navigating complex certification processes with SAMA and payment card schemes.
Here's what you'll be doing:
Engineering and maintaining Mada-certified POS payment applications on Android platforms, ensuring seamless integration with the Kingdom's payment infrastructureImplementing EMV Level 2 and Level 3 kernels whilst managing secure connections to payment switches and banking systemsLeading certification cycles with acquirers and processors, coordinating UAT phases and ensuring compliance with SAMA specificationsDeveloping payment features spanning contact, contactless, and QR-based transaction types across multiple POS hardware configurationsDebugging complex field issues using advanced Android tooling, analysing transaction flows, and resolving payment processing challengesCollaborating with cross-functional teams including QA, product management, and certification specialists to deliver compliant, high-performance applicationsHere are the skills you'll need:
Minimum 4+ years of Android development experience with at least 2 years specifically focused on POS payment application developmentDemonstrated expertise in Mada application development and successful completion of Mada certification processesDeep understanding of EMV payment flows, transaction processing standards, and card scheme compliance requirements within Middle Eastern payment ecosystemsAdvanced proficiency in Java and Kotlin with proven experience in payment application architectureStrong knowledge of ISO8583 message formats, NEXO ISO20022 standards, and secure payment protocolsExperience with AIDL inter-process communication, REST APIs, WebSockets, and asynchronous programming patternsBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical disciplineArabic language proficiency required for stakeholder engagement and technical documentationFilipino/Tagalog language skills highly advantageous for regional market expansion and team collaborationExcellent analytical capabilities with systematic debugging and problem-solving approachesHere's what you'll get:
17,000 and 22,000 SAR total monthly income depending on experience. Opportunity to work on high-impact payment systems processing substantial transaction volumesDirect involvement in shaping the Kingdom's payment infrastructure evolutionProfessional development opportunities within a rapidly scaling R&D environmentExposure to cutting-edge payment technologies including HSM integration and advanced security protocolsCareer progression within the Middle East's most dynamic fintech landscapeWhy Pursue a Career in Payment Technology?
The fintech sector across the Gulf region continues its remarkable growth trajectory, with payment infrastructure development creating exceptional demand for specialised Android developers. This POS Android Developer role in Riyadh positions you at the intersection of mobile technology and financial services, offering expertise that's increasingly valuable as digital payment adoption accelerates. Professionals with Mada certification experience and EMV payment system knowledge command premium opportunities, with clear pathways to technical leadership roles as the sector matures and expands across emerging markets.