Backend Engineer Java Spring Boot

D4 Insight; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

D4 Insight in Dubai seeks an experienced Backend Engineer – Java to design, develop, and maintain enterprise-grade backend applications and microservices for digital banking platforms, with Spring Boot, REST APIs, and cloud-native deployment.

You will implement secure services, add tests with JUnit/TDD, and collaborate with DevOps on Docker/Kubernetes, AWS/Azure, and CI/CD within an Agile environment.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of backend engineering experience.
• Strong Java 8+/21 and Spring Boot expertise.
• Experience with microservices, REST APIs, and TDD.
• Proficient with Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud platforms (AWS/Azure).

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain Java-based backend services and REST APIs.
• Build scalable microservices using Spring Boot and Spring Cloud.
• Translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Follow Test-Driven Development (TDD) practices and ensure high-quality code.
• Deploy containerized applications using Docker and Kubernetes.
• Collaborate with DevOps on CI/CD pipelines and cloud deployments.

Skills

Java 8+/21

Spring Boot

Spring Cloud

REST APIs

Microservices

JUnit

TDD

SQL Databases

AWS / Azure

Git

Maven & Gradle

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD

Job description

Job Description:

Location: Dubai, UAE

Experience: 5–10 Years

Role Overview

We are looking for experienced Backend Engineer – Java to design, develop, and maintain enterprise‑grade backend applications and microservices for digital banking platforms. The role focuses on building scalable Java applications using Spring Boot, implementing secure REST APIs, and supporting cloud‑native deployments within modern banking ecosystems.

Key Responsibilities

Backend Development

• Design, develop, and maintain Java‑based backend services and REST APIs.
• Build scalable microservices using Spring Boot and Spring Cloud.
• Analyze business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Follow Test‑Driven Development (TDD) practices and ensure high‑quality code.

Application Engineering

• Develop middleware services and enterprise integrations.
• Maintain code quality through unit testing with JUnit and code reviews.
• Implement security best practices to protect applications and user data.
• Troubleshoot production issues and support application enhancements.

Cloud & DevOps

• Deploy containerized applications using Docker and Kubernetes.
• Collaborate with DevOps teams on CI/CD pipelines and cloud deployments.
• Work with AWS and Azure cloud services to support scalable applications.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and continuous improvement initiatives.

Required Skills

• Java 8+/21
• Spring Boot & Spring Cloud
• REST APIs & Microservices
• JUnit & TDD
• SQL Databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle, SQL Server)
• Docker & Kubernetes
• AWS / Azure
• Git, Maven & Gradle

Preferred Skills

• ORKES / Netflix Conductor
• Kotlin or Groovy
• API Gateway
• Azure DevOps & CI/CD
• Banking Domain Experience