Java Backend Developer (Spring Boot & Microservices) | ATRIBS METSCON Group | Dubai, UAE

ATRIBS METSCON Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

ATRIBS METSCON Group is seeking an experienced Java Backend Developer to design, develop, and maintain enterprise-grade applications in the banking and financial services domain, located in Dubai, UAE. The role emphasizes Java, Spring Boot, microservices, and Kafka to support high-transaction systems.

Candidate will collaborate with architects, product owners, and analysts to deliver scalable, secure backend solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field.
• 7+ years of hands-on Java backend development.
• Strong Java core concepts and OO principles.
• Extensive Spring Boot experience; Spring ecosystem.
• Proven Microservices design and development experience.
• Kafka or event-driven architectures experience.
• REST APIs and integration frameworks expertise.
• RDBMS knowledge (Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQL Server).
• Understanding of design patterns, secure coding, and performance optimization.
• Strong debugging, analytical and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain scalable Java-based backend applications.
• Build and implement microservices architectures using Spring Boot.
• Develop and optimize RESTful APIs and backend services.
• Design and implement event-driven solutions using Apache Kafka.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and deliver solutions.
• Ensure application performance, security, scalability, and reliability.
• Troubleshoot production issues and bottlenecks; participate in code reviews.

Skills

Core Java

Spring Boot

Microservices

Kafka

REST APIs

Database skills

Performance optimization

Debugging

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Kubernetes

Docker

CI/CD

Job description

Job Title: Java Backend Developer (Spring Boot & Microservices) | ATRIBS METSCON Group | Dubai, UAE

Recruiting Company: ATRIBS METSCON Group

Job Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Job Type: Full-Time

Position Summary

ATRIBS METSCON Group is seeking an experienced Java Backend Developer to design, develop, and maintain high-performance enterprise applications within the banking and financial services domain. This role is ideal for professionals with strong expertise in Java, Spring Boot, Microservices, and Kafka who are passionate about building scalable, secure, and mission-critical backend systems.

Detailed Job Description

As a Java Backend Developer, you will be responsible for developing and enhancing enterprise-grade backend applications that support critical business operations. You will work closely with architects, product owners, business analysts, and development teams to design scalable microservices-based solutions. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in Java technologies, event-driven architectures, API development, and distributed systems. Experience within Banking or Financial Services environments will be highly advantageous, as the role involves building secure and reliable applications that support high transaction volumes and regulatory requirements. This position offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to digital transformation initiatives in a fast-paced and innovative technology environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain scalable Java-based backend applications
• Build and implement microservices architectures using Spring Boot and related frameworks
• Develop and optimize RESTful APIs and backend services for enterprise applications
• Design and implement event-driven solutions using Apache Kafka
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and deliver technical solutions
• Ensure application performance, security, scalability, and reliability
• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues and application bottlenecks
• Participate in code reviews and enforce software engineering best practices
• Support continuous integration and deployment initiatives
• Create and maintain technical documentation, design artifacts, and development standards

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field
• Minimum 7 years of hands-on experience in Java backend development
• Strong expertise in Core Java and object-oriented programming principles
• Extensive experience with Spring Boot and Spring ecosystem technologies
• Proven experience designing and developing Microservices architectures
• Hands-on experience with Apache Kafka and event-driven systems
• Strong understanding of REST APIs, web services, and integration frameworks
• Experience with relational databases such as Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL, or SQL Server
• Knowledge of software design patterns, secure coding practices, and performance optimization
• Strong debugging, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Banking or Financial Services industry experience
• Experience with Kubernetes, Docker, and cloud-native application development
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or Azure DevOps
• Experience with distributed systems, messaging platforms, and event streaming architectures
• Familiarity with Agile, Scrum, and DevOps practices

Recruitment Pro Tip

For banking-focused Java roles, emphasize your experience with Java, Spring Boot, Microservices, Kafka, REST APIs, High-Volume Transaction Systems, Enterprise Integration, Secure Coding, and Financial Services Applications. Include measurable achievements such as performance improvements, transaction throughput enhancements, system migrations, or large-scale microservices implementations to significantly strengthen your application.