About the role
We are looking for an experienced Java Backend Engineer to develop secure, scalable, and high-performance backend applications and microservices for enterprise and financial services environments.
Location: Dubai, UAE – Onsite
Experience: 5+ years of relevant experience
Notice Period: Immediate to less than 1 month preferred
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Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain backend services, APIs, and microservices using Java 17+, Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, and Spring Security.
- Develop RESTful APIs and event-driven services following enterprise API and security standards.
- Build and deploy cloud-native applications using Microsoft Azure, AKS, Kubernetes, Docker, and Azure DevOps.
- Implement API security using OAuth 2.0, OIDC, JWT, mTLS, and secure coding practices.
- Work with architects, DevOps, security, and product teams on end-to-end solutions.
- Troubleshoot production issues, optimize application performance, and participate in CI/CD, code reviews, and Agile practices.
Required Skills & Experience
- 7+ years of relevant backend development experience, with 3+ years in Spring Boot microservices.
- Strong experience with Java, Spring Boot, Microservices, REST APIs, and API Gateway.
- Experience with Azure, Kubernetes/OpenShift, Docker, and CI/CD.
- Knowledge of Oracle/PostgreSQL, MongoDB/Redis, and messaging technologies such as Kafka, IBM MQ, or RabbitMQ.
- Experience in banking, fintech, payments, digital banking, or financial services is required.
- Good understanding of distributed systems, resilience, DevSecOps, OWASP, and secure SDLC.
- English is mandatory; Arabic is an advantage.
