Lead Backend Engineer - Java, Fintech Microservices

Revolut; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 300,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Revolut is seeking a Lead Backend Engineer to build scalable microservices and robust backend systems. You will drive development with Java and modern frameworks, delivering secure, high-performance services used by millions of customers.

You’ll work with Java 17/21, Kubernetes, and cloud tools, shaping architecture while emphasizing test-driven development and CI/CD. English fluency and a proactive, collaborative mindset are essential.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of backend development experience.
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, maths, physics, or similar field.
• Fluent in English and excellent communication.
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced team.

Responsibilities

• Developing microservices to evolve our architecture
• Perfecting systems that our business depends on, like risk management, fraud detection, and payment processing
• Focusing on greenfield development and improvement of existing systems

Skills

Fluency with Java

6+ years of backend experience

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science, maths, physics, or similar field

Tools

GCP

Kubernetes

Grafana

Prometheus

NewRelic

PostgreSQL

Redis

Flyway

jOOQ

Job description

Revolut is seeking a Lead Backend Engineer to build scalable microservices and robust backend systems. You will drive development with Java and modern frameworks, delivering secure, high-performance services used by millions of customers.

You’ll work with Java 17/21, Kubernetes, and cloud tools, shaping architecture while emphasizing test-driven development and CI/CD. English fluency and a proactive, collaborative mindset are essential.