Backend Engineer - Java (UAE National)

Core42; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 223,000 - 357,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary package based on skills and exp

Yearly performance bonus

Esaad & Fazaa discounts

Premium family insurance

Learning & Development access

Job summary

Core42 is seeking an innovative Backend Engineer to build and optimize advanced software applications, APIs, and services. You’ll contribute to architecture discussions, design scalable solutions, and ensure high performance through robust code and testing in a modern cloud environment.

You will work on backend systems across microservices, data handling, and integration, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver secure, scalable digital infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in Java Spring Boot and microservices development.
• Experience with message queues such as AMQ, RabbitMQ or Kafka.
• Proven experience in developing RESTful APIs.
• Knowledge of SQL and NoSQL databases; Elasticsearch familiarity preferred.
• Multithreading and concurrency programming exposure.
• Familiarity with Maven, UNIX/Linux and shell scripting.
• Proficient use of Git.

Responsibilities

• Create and communicate multiple design views to balance stakeholder concerns.
• Model or simulate software behaviour for approval and construction.
• Design, code, verify, test, document, and refactor complex programs and integration services.
• Define scoping and prioritisation for small changes and assist with complex initiatives.
• Follow standards and elicit/document detailed requirements.
• Contribute to selecting software development approaches (predictive or adaptive).
• Design test cases and scripts mapped to criteria and report outcomes.
• Develop knowledge of database and data warehouse concepts and architecture.
• Develop optimal solutions to enhance user experience, speed, scalability and feasibility.
• Participate in architecture discussions to understand complete product architecture.
• Build reusable code and libraries for future use.

Skills

Java Spring Boot

Microservices

Message queues

RESTful APIs

SQL/NoSQL databases

Multithreading

Unix/Linux Shell scripting

Git

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT/CS/Engineering

Tools

Activiti/Flowable/Camunda

Job description

About Us

Core42, a leader in AI-powered cloud and digital infrastructure, is driving transformative technology solutions globally. Leveraging advanced resources and partnerships, Core42 empowers clients to harness sovereign AI infrastructure, especially in sectors with stringent regulatory needs. With a mission to redefine digital transformation, we combine sovereign capabilities with scalable, high-performance compute infrastructure, positioning itself at the forefront of AI innovation in the Middle East and beyond.

The opportunity

We are seeking an innovative, creative and experienced Backend Engineer to build the structure of advanced software applications by writing flawless business logic, server scripts and APIs. You’ll design, build and test complex programs and integration services, contribute to architecture discussions, and develop optimal solutions that enhance user experience while maximising speed, scalability and technical feasibility. Your performance will be measured by cost savings achieved, reduction in productivity loss, processes optimised, defect-free delivery, adherence to policies, procedures and quality standards, and customer NPS.

Your key responsibilities

• Create and communicate multiple design views to identify and balance the concerns of all stakeholders of software design, covering both functional and non-functional requirements
• Model or simulate the behaviour of proposed software to enable approval by stakeholders and facilitate effective construction of the software
• Design, code, verify, test, document, amend and re-factor complex programs/scripts and integration software services
• Define and manage scoping, requirement definition and prioritisation activities for small-scale changes, and assist with more complex change initiatives
• Follow agreed standards and apply appropriate techniques to elicit and document detailed requirements
• Contribute to the selection of an appropriate software development approach, whether predictive (plan-driven) or adaptive (iterative/agile)
• Design test cases and test scripts mapped to pre-determined criteria, clearly recording and reporting outcomes
• Develop and maintain specialist knowledge of database and data warehouse concepts, design principles, architecture, software and facilities
• Develop optimal solutions to enhance user experience, optimising for maximum speed, scalability and technical feasibility
• Participate in architecture discussions to gain a detailed understanding of the complete architecture of a product and its functionalities
• Build reusable code and libraries for future use

What we’re looking for

(a) Required skills / qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering or a related field
• At least 2 years of experience in Java Spring Boot and microservices development
• Proficiency in working with message queues such as AMQ, RabbitMQ or Kafka
• Proven experience in developing RESTful APIs
• Proficiency in understanding data, entity relationships, structured and unstructured data, and SQL and NoSQL databases; familiarity with Elasticsearch is preferred
• Practical experience in multithreading and concurrency programming
• Familiarity with Maven, UNIX/Linux and shell scripting
• Proficient use of Git

(b) Preferred skills / qualifications

• Experience with process engines such as Activiti, Flowable or Camunda
• Familiarity with AWS or Azure cloud services
• A passion for constant improvement and an innovative, creative approach to problem-solving
• Excellent communication skills

What working at Core42 offers

With a diverse team of 1,100+ employees from 68 nationalities, we foster an inclusive, innovative and collaborative environment. At Core42, we foster a culture grounded in trust, accountability and high performance. We are united by our values: Grit, where we overcome challenges with resilience and determination, Passion, which drives us to pursue excellence in everything we do, and Impact, as we aim to inspire progress and create meaningful change. Our team members thrive in an environment where each person’s contributions propel us forward, and together, we commit to achieving extraordinary results.

• Competitive Salary: We offer an attractive salary package based on your skills and experience
• Yearly Bonus: In recognition of your contributions, you will receive a performance-based annual bonus
• Exclusive Discount Cards: Access special benefits with Esaad and Fazaa cards, offering discounts across a wide range of services
• Premium Family Insurance: We provide comprehensive health coverage, including dental, vision and life insurance, ensuring the well-being of you and your family
• Learning & Development: We offer access to top-tier learning platforms to help you grow in your career. Learn at your own pace with unlimited access to premium courses.