Backend Developer

Micropolis Holding Co.; Dubai; On-site; AED 223,200 - 334,800; Full time

Job summary

A leading robotics company in Dubai is seeking an expert Backend Developer to design and maintain robust server-side applications. You will work with Java and Spring Boot to develop high-performance services and APIs. Ideal candidates should have a deep understanding of OOP principles, expertise in RESTful APIs and cloud platforms, as well as experience in database management and microservices architecture.

Qualifications

• Expert-level proficiency in Java and Spring Boot.
• Deep understanding of OOP principles and design patterns.
• Experience in designing and consuming RESTful and/or gRPC APIs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain highly available and scalable services and APIs.
• Design, implement, and maintain RESTful APIs.
• Manage data persistence and optimize schema design.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

RESTful APIs

SQL/NoSQL Databases

OOP Principles

Microservices Architecture

Git

CI/CD

Cloud Platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Job description

Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates (Micropolis Robotics)

About the Role

We are looking for an expert Backend Developer to design, build, and maintain robust, scalable, and high-performance server-side applications. You will be responsible for developing core functionality, defining and managing data models, and ensuring the stability of our services.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain highly available and scalable services and APIs using Java and the Spring Boot framework.
• Design, implement, and maintain RESTful APIs that adhere to best practices for security and efficiency.
• Manage and optimize data persistence, primarily with SQL/NoSQL databases, focusing on schema design and query performance.
• Implement secure authentication and authorization mechanisms (e.g., OAuth 2.0, JWT).
• Collaborate with frontend teams and other stakeholders to define clear contract agreements and data structures.
• Focus on application performance, latency, and resilience through efficient coding and proper service architecture.

Qualifications

• Expert-level proficiency in Java and the Spring Boot ecosystem (including Spring Data, Spring Security, etc.).
• Deep understanding of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) principles and design patterns.
• Proven experience in designing and consuming RESTful and/or gRPC APIs.
• Strong knowledge of database management (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB) and effective data modeling.
• Expertise in microservices architecture and related communication patterns (synchronous/asynchronous).
• Proficiency in code versioning with Git and experience with Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.
• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) is highly valued.