Java Software Engineer | Dubai, UAE

capital.com; Dubai; On-site; AED 190,000 - 275,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading trading platform is seeking a skilled Java Backend Engineer in Dubai to enhance its backend systems and ensure a seamless trading experience for clients. The role demands strong technical expertise in Java and related technologies, as well as experience in financial applications. Join a dynamic team that rewards talent and fosters professional growth with competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and a work-life balance.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Work-Life Harmony

Annual Performance Bonus

Generous Time Off

Employee Referral Program

Comprehensive Health & Pension Benefits

Workation Wonderland

Volunteer Days

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of distributed applications.
• Experience in FinTech or Banking environments required.
• Knowledge of security measures for transactional data is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize backend systems for trading platforms.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for reliability and scalability.
• Ensure performance and user experience for clients.

Skills

Java

Spring

SQL

Asynchronous Programming

Kubernetes

Cloud Native Applications

Event Driven Architecture

Communication

Analytical Thinking

Adaptability

Job description

We are a leading trading platform that is ambitiously expanding to the four corners of the globe. Our top-rated products have won prestigious industry awards for their cutting-edge technology and seamless client experience. We deliver only the best, so we are always in search of the best people to join our ever-growing talented team.

Our Backend Engineering team plays a pivotal role in ensuring the robustness, speed, and security of our Product. Dedicated to enhancing performance, providing a best-in-class user experience, ensuring compliance, and safeguarding data, the team's efforts directly impact our ability to offer clients a seamless and secure trading journey.

We are seeking a skilled Java Backend Engineer to join our growing team. You will be responsible for developing and optimising our backend systems that power our Product. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the reliability, scalability, and security of our systems, with a focus on enhancing the performance and user experience for our clients.

Experience & Domain Knowledge Requirements:

• Backend: Strong understanding of distributed applications and client-server model
• Financial Applications Proficiency: Experience in FinTech, Banking, or similar areas is a must
• Scalability Technologies: Knowledge about technologies that allow for platform scaling to handle sudden influxes of user activities or transactions
• High-Performance Platforms: Experience in designing, building, and optimising high-performance systems is a plus
• Security: Knowledge of potential threats and security measures for transactional data is a plus

Technical skills requirements:

• Java and Spring: Strong experience with Java Core technologies and knowledge of the Spring framework
• Database Mastery: Strong SQL knowledge (PostgreSQL)
• Asynchronous Programming: Advanced understanding and hands-on experience in asynchronous programming methods
• Version Control & Development Practices: Proficiency in Git Flow and XP practices
• Operational Proficiency: Understanding and hands-on experience with Ops activities, Kubernetes, pipelines, and modern CI/CD patterns and strategies
• Cloud Platforms: Understanding of the Cloud Native applications principles and basic knowledge of resources and use cases for public cloud (AWS, Azure, and GCP)
• Events streaming: Understanding of the event driven architecture (Kafka or similar solutions)
• Language: Business level proficiency in English or above (equivalent to B2 or above in CEFR)

Soft skills requirements:

• Communication: Effective communication skills, especially with teams responsible for security, operations and product
• Analytical thinking: Ability to tackle and investigate complicated problems and convert it to the task
• Adaptability to Rapid Changes: Demonstrated capability to adjust to quick technological shifts and evolving business requirements
• Ownership and Accountability: Readiness to take ownership of tasks, issues as well as demonstrate accountability of the results and outcome
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Nice to have:

• Trading Systems: This would be a plus to have experience in developing core trading services, implementing real-time financial trading services, risk-based calculation algorithms, and designing low-latency, high-availability service
• Scala and Akka: Experience with Scala and Akka is big plus
• Crypto: Understanding and practical experience of blockchain fundamentals and platforms
• Performance: Knowledge of JVM performance optimization practices
• Third-party systems: Proficiency in MetaTrader platform development and integration

What you will get in return:

• Competitive Salary: We believe great work deserves great pay! Your skills and talents will be rewarded with a salary that makes you feel valued and motivated.
• Work-Life Harmony: Join a company that genuinely cares about you-because your life outside of work matters just as much as your time on the clock.
• Annual Performance Bonus: Your hard work doesn't go unnoticed! Celebrate your achievements with a well-deserved annual bonus tied to your performance.
• Generous Time Off: Need a breather? Our annual leave policy lets you recharge and enjoy life outside of work without a worry.
• Employee Referral Program: Love working here? Share the love! Bring your talented friends on board and get rewarded for growing our awesome team.
• Comprehensive Health & Pension Benefits: From medical insurance to pension plans, we've got your back. Plus, location-specific benefits and perks!
• Workation Wonderland: Live your digital nomad dreams with 30 extra days to work remotely from anywhere in the world (some restrictions apply). Adventure awaits!
• Volunteer Days: Make a difference! Take two additional paid days each year to support causes you care about and give back to the community.

Be a key player at the forefront of the digital assets movement, propelling your career to new heights! Join a dynamic and rapidly expanding company that values and rewards talent, initiative, and creativity. Work alongside one of the most brilliant teams in the industry.

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