Java Tech Architect: Cloud-Native Microservices Lead

VAM Systems; Dubai; On-site; AED 250,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

VAM Systems is seeking a Java Technical Architect for our UAE operations in Dubai. You will lead the design and delivery of high‑scale distributed systems, leveraging Java, JEE, and Spring within agile teams.

You will drive cloud-native architecture, container platforms (Docker, Kubernetes/OpenShift), and DevOps practices, ensuring quality and security across projects. Proficiency in multiple databases and modern testing frameworks is required.

Qualifications

• 10 years of software development experience with Java/JEE/Spring.
• 3 years designing distributed systems.
• TOGAF/AWS/Azure/GCP architecture certifications.
• Demonstrated implementation of Microservices, container and cloud-native development.
• Hands-on experience with Docker, Kubernetes or OpenShift and related ecosystems.
• Strong knowledge of CI tools: Jenkins, SonarQube, Git, Maven, Gradle.
• Experience with multiple app servers such as JBoss, Tomcat, WebLogic or WebSphere.
• Strong Agile experience (Scrum and/or Kanban).
• Experience with two or more databases (Oracle, MySQL, Postgres, MongoDB).
• DevOps focus and understanding of DevOps principles is a big plus.

Skills

Java

JEE

Spring

Microservices

Cloud-native

Agile methods

Scrum

Kanban

DevOps

SQL Databases

Oracle

MySQL

PostgreSQL

MongoDB

Education

TOGAF

Azure Solutions Architect

AWS Solutions Architect

GCP Solutions Architect

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

OpenShift

Jenkins

SonarQube

Git

Maven

Gradle

Tomcat

JBoss

WebLogic

WebSphere

Job description

VAM Systems is seeking a Java Technical Architect for our UAE operations in Dubai. You will lead the design and delivery of high‑scale distributed systems, leveraging Java, JEE, and Spring within agile teams.

You will drive cloud-native architecture, container platforms (Docker, Kubernetes/OpenShift), and DevOps practices, ensuring quality and security across projects. Proficiency in multiple databases and modern testing frameworks is required.