Java - Backend Lead

Responsibilities

• 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.
  
  

Job Role

Java - Backend Lead

Job Location

Abu Dhabi, UAE

Experience

8+ Years

Job Skills & Requirements

• 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, PostgreSQL, Oracle, SQL Server
• Testing & DevOps: JUnit, Maven, Gradle, Git, Build Pipelines, Azure DevOps, GitHub CI/CD
• Tools: IntelliJ, 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)