Java/Spring Backend Engineer — 3-Month UAE Contract

ALTEN; Dubai; On-site; AED 502,000 - 725,000; Part time

Job summary

ALTEN seeks an experienced Software Engineer for a 3-month freelance contract in Abu Dhabi, starting November 2026. Design, develop and maintain scalable backend services with Java/Spring Boot, build secure APIs, and collaborate with frontend and external systems. Join a project-driven, agile environment with strong CI/CD practices.

The role requires 4+ years of hands-on Java experience, Linux, databases/SQL, NoSQL awareness, and solid English communication. Remote options not stated.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of software engineering experience.
• Strong hands-on experience with Java, Spring Boot, Linux, databases and SQL.
• Experience with Jira, Agile methodologies, CI/CD, and DevOps tools.
• Knowledge of NoSQL databases and modern frontend frameworks.
• English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services using Java and Spring Boot.
• Build secure APIs and integrate them with frontend applications and external systems.
• Contribute to full-stack development using Angular, React, or Vue.js.
• Maintain code quality and CI/CD pipelines using Git, Jenkins, Maven, Artifactory, and Sonar.
• Manage deployments in Linux environments using Docker, Ansible, Bash, and SSH.
• Prepare technical documentation, unit tests, test plans, and release notes.
• Collaborate with agile teams to deliver high-quality software solutions.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

Linux

SQL

NoSQL

Frontend frameworks

Angular

React

Vue.js

CI/CD

DevOps tools

Jira

Agile methodologies

English communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering or related field

Tools

Git

Jenkins

Maven

Artifactory

Sonar

Docker

Ansible

Bash

SSH

Job description

ALTEN seeks an experienced Software Engineer for a 3-month freelance contract in Abu Dhabi, starting November 2026. Design, develop and maintain scalable backend services with Java/Spring Boot, build secure APIs, and collaborate with frontend and external systems. Join a project-driven, agile environment with strong CI/CD practices.

The role requires 4+ years of hands-on Java experience, Linux, databases/SQL, NoSQL awareness, and solid English communication. Remote options not stated.