About the Job
RAKBANK, also known as the National Bank of Ras Al-Khaimah, is a Public Joint Stock Company based in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Founded in 1976, it is one of the oldest banks in the UAE, operating within retail and corporate banking sectors. The bank offers a broad range of services, including personal and business banking, credit cards, loans, investment services, and wealth management.
In recent years, RAKBANK has achieved significant milestones, being named one of the world's best banks by Forbes ME (2022) and awarded UAE's SME Bank of the Year by the Asian Banking and Finance Awards. The bank has consistently demonstrated high profitability and low cost of risk since 2015, along with noteworthy growth in its acquiring business, card spending, and business loans.
Currently on a transformational journey in partnership with Honeywell, RAKBANK is committed to sustainability and aims to establish itself as a "Digital bank with a human touch". The bank’s diverse team encompasses over 3,000 employees from 58 countries, with a focus on creating a work environment that supports work-life balance, career development, and employee recognition.
What You Will Be Doing
- Lead the design, development, and maintenance of robust and scalable Java applications.
- Utilize JEE, Struts, Spring MVC frameworks to build high-quality software solutions.
- Deploy and manage applications on JBOSS, WebSphere, and WebLogic servers.
- Oversee the migration of legacy applications to a microservices architecture on AWS Cloud.
- Work with databases including Oracle, MySQL, SQL Server, and DB2 to ensure data integrity and performance.
- Mentor and guide junior developers, fostering a collaborative and innovative team environment.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver projects on time and within scope.
- Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues in development, testing, and production environments.
- Stay updated with emerging technologies and industry trends to drive innovation.
What You Should Have
- 10-14 years of proven experience in Java development.
- Expertise in JEE, Struts, Spring MVC, and Spring Boot frameworks.
- Hands-on experience with JBOSS, WebSphere, and WebLogic servers.
- Strong understanding of software development life cycle (SDLC) and agile methodologies.
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Experience with migration of legacy applications to microservices architecture on AWS Cloud.
- Proficiency in working with databases such as Oracle, MySQL, SQL Server, and DB2.
- Leadership abilities and experience in mentoring junior developers.
- Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
What We Are Looking For
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- Certification in Java or related technologies is a plus.
- Experience with cloud technologies, especially AWS, is advantageous.
What’s In It For You
- Competitive and performance-linked compensation.
- Provision of medical care plan for you and your family.
- Comprehensive life insurance plan.
- Diverse workforce and inclusive culture.
- Career development and growth opportunities.
- Work with top professionals in the field.
