Java Backend Developer - Boot, Microservices and REST APIs

Position: Java Backend Developer - Spring Boot, Microservices and REST APIs

Java Backend Developer
- Spring Boot, Microservices and REST APIs Job Snapshot
- Role:
Java Backend Developer

- Location:

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
- Industry: I T and Services
- Function:
Information Technology

- Experience:

5-10 years
- Job Type: Full Time
- Work Arrangement:
On-site

Position Overview Dicetek LLC is seeking an experienced Java Backend Developer for a full-time, on-site position in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The role focuses on designing, developing, maintaining and supporting enterprise Java backend services, RESTful APIs and microservices-based applications. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering secure, scalable and maintainable backend solutions using Java 8 , Java 21, Spring Boot, Spring Cloud and related enterprise development technologies.

The position requires strong knowledge of object-oriented programming, design patterns, multithreading, database integration and middleware service development. The role emphasizes Test-Driven Development (TDD), automated unit testing with JUnit, code quality and application security. Candidates will be expected to achieve more than 80% code coverage through JUnit test cases, address penetration testing findings and support reliable application releases. Applicants should have 5-10 years of relevant experience, including practical exposure to platform or hosting support activities.

Previous banking technology experience is preferred.

Job Details
- Country:
United Arab Emirates
- City:
Abu Dhabi
- Industry: I T and Services
- Function:
Information Technology
- Salary:
Not disclosed
- Gender: No Preference
- Candidate Nationality:
Not specified
- Job Type: Full Time
- Work Arrangement:
On-site

Key Responsibilities

• Java Backend Development
  - Design, develop, maintain and support enterprise Java backend services and APIs.
• Build backend application components using Java 8 , Java 21 and relevant Java technologies.
• Apply object-oriented programming principles and established software design patterns.
• Develop modular, maintainable and scalable backend application components.
• Implement business logic and service functionality according to approved requirements.
• Use Java Lambda expressions and Stream API features where appropriate.
• Apply multithreading concepts to relevant backend processing requirements.
• Maintain high standards of code quality, readability and maintainability.

Requirements Analysis and Technical Design

• Analyse business and technical requirements for backend application development.
• Define appropriate technical approaches for implementing application functionality.
• Translate functional requirements into backend services, APIs and integration components.
• Evaluate technical dependencies and implementation considerations.
• Collaborate with relevant stakeholders to clarify requirements and resolve technical issues.
• Document technical solutions and implementation approaches.
• Ensure backend development aligns with application architecture and business requirements.

Spring Boot Application Development

• Develop and maintain backend services using the Spring Boot framework.
• Apply Spring annotations and configuration practices.
• Implement database persistence using Spring JPA.
• Use Spring AOP for relevant application functionality.
• Implement application security using Spring Security.
• Manage application builds and dependencies using Maven and Gradle.
• Troubleshoot Spring Boot configuration, application behaviour and runtime issues.
• Maintain reliable integration between Spring Boot services and enterprise applications.

Microservices and Middleware Development

• Design and implement microservices-based backend solutions.
• Develop middleware services supporting communication between enterprise applications.
• Implement RESTful services and associated integration functionality.
• Work with Spring Cloud technologies to support distributed application environments.
• Apply service discovery and cloud configuration concepts.
• Support service mesh integration requirements.
• Investigate service communication failures and middleware integration issues.
• Maintain modular service components that support application scalability and maintainability.

REST API Development and Integration

• Design, develop and maintain RESTful APIs.
• Implement backend API endpoints and associated business logic.
• Support integration between backend services and consuming applications.
• Analyse API requests, responses and service communication issues.
• Use Postman and SoapUI for API testing and troubleshooting.
• Investigate integration failures…