Java Backend Engineer

SupportFinity™; Abu Dhabi Emirate; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading software development company in the United Arab Emirates is seeking an experienced Java Developer to lead in designing and optimizing backend services. You will be responsible for writing high-quality, maintainable Java code and collaborating with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate will have over 3 years of experience in Java backend development, a profound understanding of microservices architecture, and familiarity with AI APIs integration. This role emphasizes scalability, reliability, and teamwork.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Java backend development experience.
• Solid understanding of HTTP/HTTPS protocols and experience with WebSocket.
• Familiarity with integrating OpenAI / ChatGPT or similar AI APIs.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize backend services writing maintainable Java code.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for smooth launches.
• Support requirements analysis and provide technical solution reviews.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

RESTful APIs

Microservices architecture

TCP/IP

Connection pool optimization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Spring Cloud

MyBatis

Job description

Role Summary

We are looking for an experienced Java Developer to take a leading role in the design, development, and optimization of our backend services. You will be responsible for building high-quality, maintainable Java code, ensuring system scalability and reliability, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver critical business solutions.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the design, development, and optimization of backend service systems, writing high-quality, maintainable Java code.
• Design and develop system interfaces, ensuring high availability and scalability of services.
• Support business teams with requirements analysis and technical solution reviews, offering feasibility and optimization suggestions.
• Collaborate closely with frontend, QA, and DevOps teams to ensure smooth launch and stable operation of business systems.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or above in Computer Science or a related field.
• 3+ years of Java backend development experience.
• Proficiency in Java and familiarity with mainstream development frameworks such as Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, MyBatis.
• Solid understanding of TCP/IP, HTTP/HTTPS protocols, and experience with RESTful APIs, WebSocket, SSE.
• Familiarity with network exception handling and performance tuning techniques such as connection pool optimization, rate limiting, circuit breaking, and retry mechanisms.
• Practical experience with microservices architecture.
• Experience in large-scale systems or high-concurrency projects.
• Familiarity with integrating OpenAI / ChatGPT or similar AI APIs and proxies.