Backend Developer

Sperton Global AS; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global recruitment firm in Dubai is looking for a Senior Java Developer to design high-performance backend systems and microservices. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience with Java, Spring Boot, and cloud technologies. Responsibilities include developing scalable services and leading technical projects. This permanent position offers a dynamic work environment and opportunities for technical ownership.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of development experience with strong core Java skills.
• Expertise in Spring Boot and production-grade microservices.
• Hands-on experience with Redis and performance optimization.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain Java-based microservices using Spring Boot.
• Take ownership of system architecture and design decisions.
• Conduct code reviews and mentor junior developers.

Skills

Java

Data Structures

Algorithms

Microservices

Java Collections

Generics

Spring Boot

System Architecture

Kafka

Kubernetes

Lambda

Tools

Docker

Redis

PostgreSQL

MySQL

Job description

Role: Backend Developer
Experience: 8+ years
Location: Onsite, Dubai
Positions: 2
Job Type: Permanent

Overview

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Java Developer with a strong technical foundation and architectural mindset. The ideal candidate is passionate about building high-performance backend systems and microservices architectures, writing clean, optimized code using modern Java, Spring Boot, and cloud-native technologies.

As a key contributor, you will take end-to-end technical ownership, including architecture and design decisions, core backend development, and performance optimization in large-scale distributed systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable and robust Java-based microservices using Spring Boot.
• Take full ownership of system architecture, design patterns, and end-to-end design decisions.
• Write high-performance code applying advanced data structures and algorithms for large data challenges.
• Design and implement caching strategies and low-latency data pipelines using Redis.
• Develop and deploy containerized services using Docker and orchestrate via Kubernetes.
• Lead the technical direction on projects including system design, database schema design, and performance tuning.
• Collaborate with product teams and engineers to convert requirements into scalable, production-ready solutions.
• Conduct thorough code reviews, enforce best coding practices, and mentor junior developers (without formal management responsibilities).

Required Skills

• Strong core Java (8/11/17) development experience with advanced JVM knowledge.
• In-depth understanding of data structures, algorithms, and backend application.
• Expertise in Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, and production-grade microservices.
• Practical experience in system architecture, design patterns (Factory, Singleton, Observer, etc.), and principles (SOLID, DDD).
• Hands-on experience with Redis for caching and performance optimization.
• Proficiency in Docker and deploying applications on Kubernetes.
• Strong database skills: SQL (PostgreSQL/MySQL) and familiarity with NoSQL solutions.
• Exposure to distributed systems, message brokers (Kafka/RabbitMQ), and event-driven architectures.
• Experience in high-throughput, low-latency environments with a focus on performance tuning.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment and take full technical ownership.
• Key Skills: Java, Data Structures, Algorithms, Microservices, Java Collections, Generics, Spring Boot, System Architecture, Kafka, Kubernetes, Lambda.

Preferred / Good to Have

• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure).
• Exposure to observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack).
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps best practices.
• Knowledge of load testing and system resilience strategies (rate limiting, circuit breakers).

About Sperton

This role is powered by Sperton, a global recruitment and consulting firm with offices across Europe, Asia, and the Americas. We help companies find and manage top talent across borders, delivering fast, compliant, and flexible recruitment, consultant hiring, and global mobility services.

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