Lead Full-Stack Developer

Client of Discovered MENA; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Dubai is hiring a Lead Full Stack Developer to shape innovative identity and payment solutions. This hands-on leadership role focuses on product scalability and collaboration within fast-paced environments. The ideal candidate will possess extensive development experience, particularly in Java and microservices.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of development experience, Java essential.
• 3+ years leading and mentoring dev teams.
• Strong experience with Spring Boot and microservices architecture.

Responsibilities

• Lead a development squad and take ownership of deliverables.
• Design and build new product features.
• Guide and mentor developers; set coding standards.

Skills

Java

Leadership

Spring Boot

Microservices

Secure Coding

API Design

Problem Solving

Job description

Job description
We re hiring a Lead Full Stack Developer to help shape the architecture and evolution of next-gen identity and payment solutions. This is a hands-on leadership role where you ll drive technical direction, guide your team, and build reliable, scalable products in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment.
Key Responsibilities

Lead a development squad and take ownership of deliverables

Design and build new product features with scalability and reliability in mind

Guide and mentor developers; set coding standards and best practices

Collaborate with operations and external vendors to ensure smooth deployment

Contribute to and lead code reviews, testing frameworks, and debugging

Work with modern Java frameworks (Spring Boot, JSF), APIs, and microservices

Evaluate code from internal and outsourced teams for quality and fitness

Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement
What We re Looking For

8+ years of development experience (Java essential; .NET is a plus)

3+ years leading and mentoring dev teams

Strong experience with Spring Boot, Postgres, and microservices architecture

Background in payments, banking transactions, or card networks

Proficient in secure coding, multithreading, API-first design, and design patterns

Comfortable working across teams and taking initiative in fast-moving environments

Excellent communication and problem-solving skills

This is more than a coding role it s about leading from the front and building something that works at scale.

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