Role overview

As a Software Engineering Intern at Lean, you will contribute to production-level enhancements across infrastructure services that power financial transactions and data access for clients throughout the Middle East. Your work will be reviewed by experienced engineers and deployed directly to clients, giving you real-world engineering impact from day one. Lean is the leading financial infrastructure provider in MENA, trusted by over 350 clients and backed by major venture capital firms.

Key responsibilities

Design, develop, test, and debug software features moving from ticket through to production deployment, with mentorship and code review from experienced team members.
Integrate agentic coding tools into your workflow to improve both code quality and development velocity while maintaining full control over what is shipped.
Participate in code reviews by both receiving and providing thoughtful feedback on engineering work.
Rapidly learn the team’s technology stack, development tools, and workflows to ship meaningful contributions within your first weeks.
Attend stand-ups, planning sessions, and reviews while communicating early about any risks to work you own.
Develop working knowledge of Lean’s clients, their end-users, and the regulatory environment governing financial infrastructure.
Engage across the broader organization through company events, product demos, and collaborative projects beyond your immediate team.

Requirements

Currently a final-year student or graduate within the last 12 months in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
Hands-on experience using agentic coding tools as a core part of your development workflow, with judgment about when to trust and when to scrutinize their output.
Working proficiency in at least one programming language such as Java, C++, Python, or similar.
Understanding of fundamental engineering practices including version control, testing, and debugging.
A completed project outside of coursework, such as a side project, hackathon submission, open-source contribution, or previous internship experience.
Ability to articulate your problem-solving approach and walk through how you break down complex challenges.
Clear written communication skills to explain what you have built and the reasoning behind your decisions.

What makes this role worth considering

This internship is structured as a direct pathway into a full-time engineering role at Lean, with a dedicated mentor, your manager, and your team working together to support your development goals. You will work on infrastructure handling billions of dollars in transactions across regulated markets, contributing to products that enable major regional companies. Beyond competitive salary and benefits, all team members hold meaningful equity stakes to ensure long-term alignment with the company’s mission.

How to apply

Use the Apply button to view the official job posting and submit your application on Lean Technologies Careers: Jobs in Dubai & Riyadh (2026)'s careers site.

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