Java Backend Developer

Hantec Trader Limited; Dubai; On-site; AED 279,000 - 469,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual ticket home

VISA Sponsorship

Health Insurance

Discretionary bonus pool

Core Values nominations

Core Values winner

Core Values champion

Work from other offices

Job summary

Hantec in Dubai is seeking a Java Backend Developer to build and maintain REST APIs and microservices. You will work with Java 21, Spring Boot and Vert.x, designing scalable backend solutions and contributing to CI/CD pipelines.

You will design, develop and optimise MySQL databases on Amazon RDS, containerise with Docker, and deploy across AWS and GCP while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable services.

Qualifications

• 4–7 years of Java backend development experience.
• Hands-on with Java 21, Spring Boot and REST APIs.
• Experience with MySQL and Amazon RDS.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and maintain backend services using Java 21, Spring Boot and Vert.x.
• Build, maintain and document REST APIs using Swagger/OpenAPI.
• Develop asynchronous workflows and integrate backend services with systems.
• Design, develop and optimise MySQL databases with Amazon RDS.
• Containerise applications with Docker.
• Support CI/CD pipelines for automated builds and deployments.
• Use Git and GitLab for version control and collaboration.
• Deploy and monitor backend services across AWS and GCP.
• Investigate production issues and implement root-cause solutions.

Skills

Java 21

Spring Boot

REST APIs

Microservices

Vert.x

Asynchronous programming

MySQL

Amazon RDS

AWS

GCP

Docker

CI/CD

Git/GitLab

Swagger/OpenAPI

Troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Tools

Jira

GitLab

Job description

Department: Technology

Location: Dubai

Why Join Hantec?

We’re a global broker with innovation at our core. Designing for us means building tools that empower traders across markets, platforms, and geographies. You’ll be part of a team where ownership is expected, collaboration is celebrated, and creativity is the standard.

Role Overview:

We are looking for a Java Backend Developer to build and maintain REST APIs and microservices. The role involves asynchronous programming, database development, cloud services, and delivery through CI/CD pipelines.

Your responsibilities:

• Design, develop and maintain backend services using Java 21, Spring Boot and Vert.x.
• Build, maintain and integrate REST APIs, ensuring they are scalable, reliable and well documented using Swagger/OpenAPI.
• Develop asynchronous workflows and integrate backend services with internal and external systems.
• Design, develop and optimise MySQL databases, including supporting deployments and database management using Amazon RDS.
• Package and containerise applications using Docker.
• Support automated build, testing and deployment processes through CI/CD pipelines.
• Use Git and GitLab for version control, code collaboration and source management.
• Work with Jira to manage development tasks, track progress and support effective delivery across projects.
• Deploy, monitor and troubleshoot backend services across AWS and GCP environments.
• Investigate and resolve production issues, identifying root causes and implementing effective solutions to maintain system reliability and performance.
• Work closely with other engineering and technology teams to support integrations, resolve technical issues and deliver backend solutions.

Technical Requirements:

• 4–7 years of experience in Java backend development or a similar software engineering role.
• Strong hands‑on experience with Java 21, Spring Boot, REST APIs and microservices.
• Practical experience with Vert.x and asynchronous programming.
• Strong understanding of backend application development, API design and service integration.
• Experience working with MySQL, including database design, optimisation and Amazon RDS.
• Working knowledge of AWS and GCP cloud environments.
• Experience with Docker and CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience using Git, GitLab and Jira within a software development environment.
• Experience with Swagger/OpenAPI for API documentation.
• Strong troubleshooting and debugging skills, with the ability to investigate and resolve production issues effectively.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with wider engineering and technology teams.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to identifying and resolving technical issues.

Our Values

• Own It, Every Time – Responsibility is our standard.
• Make Things Happen – We act decisively and with purpose.
• Relationships Matter – We collaborate with intent.
• Integrity is Everything – No shortcuts. No compromise.

What we offer:

• Annual Ticket Home - 2,500 AED a year offered after 1 year of employment
• VISA Sponsorship
• Health Insurance
• Annual Discretionary Bonus Pool – rewarding high performance
• Monthly $100 Core Values Nominations – recognition for living our values
• Quarterly Core Values Winner – exclusive dinner with our Directors
• Yearly Core Values Champion – an all-inclusive paid work trip to one of our global offices
• Work from Other Offices – flexibility to work remotely from our worldwide locations (at employee’s expense)