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Join Zand, UAE’s first digital bank, where innovation and excellence are at the core of our values. We are at the forefront of financial technology, actively integrating Web3 advancements to reshape the industry. Be a part of a significant transformation in this region and join a team that is revolutionizing financial services.
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We are seeking a skilled Senior Backend Engineer who is passionate about cutting-edge technology. In this role, you will design, develop, and maintain our cloud-native backend services, building scalable, high-performance applications that power our Fintech, open banking, and digital asset platforms. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are excited by the prospect of transforming fintech, we want to hear from you!
Key Responsibilities:
- Cloud-Native Development: Design, develop, and maintain robust cloud-native backend platforms.
- Performance Engineering: Build and optimize high-performing, resilient systems.
- Reactive Architecture: Leverage reactive programming principles to create responsive and high-throughput systems.
- Real-Time Processing: Develop event-driven systems for real-time data processing and integrations.
- API Mastery: Develop and enhance RESTful, gRPC, and GraphQL APIs to support diverse use cases.
- Microservices Excellence: Develop and maintain scalable microservices using Quarkus or Spring Boot.
- Data Efficiency: Work with relational and non-relational databases to design efficient data models.
Qualifications:
- Professional Experience: Proven experience (5+ years) in backend development with a focus on cloud-native architectures.
- Java Proficiency: Strong experience with Java 17 or 21, particularly in implementing reactive programming.
- Technical Expertise: Strong experience with Quarkus or Spring Boot. Experience in Go, .NET, or JavaScript is a plus.
- API Development: Expertise in building and consuming RESTful, gRPC, and GraphQL APIs.
- Event-Driven Systems: Hands-on experience with Kafka or equivalent technologies is advantageous.
- Database Proficiency: Proficiency in working with both relational and non-relational databases.
- Open-Mindedness: Willingness to learn and adapt to new technology stacks and frameworks.
- Web3 Knowledge: Familiarity with Web3 concepts and technologies is a plus.
- Problem-Solving Skills: Excellent problem-solving skills and a proactive attitude.
- Educational Background: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
Why Join Us?
- Innovation Hub: Be part of a pioneering digital bank shaping the future of financial services in this region.
- Creative Environment: Work in an environment that values innovation, creativity, and continuous learning.
- Talented Team: Collaborate with a talented and passionate team dedicated to excellence.
- Flexible Culture: Enjoy a flexible and supportive work culture that promotes work-life balance.
- Growth Opportunities: Take advantage of opportunities for professional growth and advancement in a rapidly evolving industry.
