Lead Java Developer (Backend)

Management Solutions International MSI; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Dubai is seeking a skilled Lead Java Developer to join their team. The candidate will be responsible for architecting and building scalable microservices using Java Spring Boot. The ideal applicant must have 8 years of experience and strong problem-solving skills, along with excellent communication to collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• 8 years of hands-on experience in Java development.
• Strong expertise in Spring Boot and Microservices architecture.
• Excellent communication skills and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and deployment of enterprise-grade applications.
• Architect and build scalable microservices.
• Collaborate with product managers and DevOps teams.

Skills

Java development

Spring Boot

Microservices architecture

Load balancing

Java Collections

CQRS

API design

Cloud platforms

CI/CD

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Overview

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Lead Java Developer to join our technology team. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in Java Spring Boot and Microservices architecture along with a solid understanding of load balancing Java Collections and CQRS-based microservice design. As a lead you will play a key role in designing scalable systems mentoring team members and driving high-performance distributed application development.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design development and deployment of enterprise-grade applications using Java and Spring Boot
• Architect and build scalable maintainable and secure microservices
• Implement load balancing and load distribution techniques to optimize system performance
• Apply strong understanding of Java Collections concurrency and multithreading
• Design and implement systems using CQRS and other modern microservice patterns
• Collaborate with architects product managers and DevOps teams to deliver robust solutions
• Review code provide mentorship and drive best practices within the development team
• Ensure adherence to secure coding standards and system performance benchmarks
• Troubleshoot complex issues across environments and provide timely resolutions

Required Skills

• 8 years of hands-on experience in Java development
• Strong expertise in Spring Boot and Microservices architecture
• In-depth knowledge of load balancers load distribution and scalability techniques
• Proficiency in Java Collections concurrency and system design principles
• Experience with CQRS (Command Query Responsibility Segregation) in microservices
• Familiarity with API design (REST/GraphQL) messaging systems (Kafka/RabbitMQ) and cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure)
• Exposure to CI/CD pipelines Docker Kubernetes is a plus
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to lead development efforts end-to-end
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills