Java - Backend Lead

Job Role: Java Backend Lead

Job Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE

Experience: 8+ Years

• Design, develop, maintain, and support Java backend services and APIs.
• Analyze requirements and formalize technical implementation approach.
• Implement middleware services end-to-end using TDD (Test Driven Development).
• Ensure high code coverage (>80%) with JUnit tests.
• Perform penetration testing and ensure secure application releases.
• Implement security measures to protect user data and application integrity.
• Debug, fix issues, and deliver bug‑free releases.
• Stay updated on emerging technologies and security best practices.

• Programming: Java (8+ up to 21), OOP, Design Patterns, Multithreading, Lambda, Stream API, Kotlin, Groovy
• Frameworks: Spring Boot, Spring JPA, Spring AOP, Spring Security
• Microservices: Service Mesh, Service Discovery, Spring Cloud, Cloud Config
• Databases: MySQL, Postgre
  
  SQL, Oracle, SQL Server
• Testing & Dev Ops: JUnit, Maven, Gradle, Git, Build Pipelines, Azure Dev Ops, Git Hub CI/CD
• Tools: Intelli
  
  J, Eclipse, STS, SoapUI, Postman, Confluence, Jira
• Cloud & Containers: Docker, Kubernetes, AWS, Azure
• 8+ years of backend development experience.
• Platform/hosting support experience preferred.
• Banking/financial domain experience is a plus.
• Strong problem‑solving, analytical, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks, and proactively learn new technologies.
• API Gateway knowledge (Kong, CA API GW, Azure API GW, AWS API GW)
• Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, TDD)
• Preferred candidates (Notice period: 0-15 Days)

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Engineering and Information Technology

IT Services and IT Consulting