Senior JAVA React Engineer

Talents of Endearment; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A multinational technology firm is seeking a Senior Java + React Engineer to develop scalable web applications. This role involves full-stack development with a focus on Java and React, mentoring junior engineers, and contributing to architectural decisions. Candidates should have 5-7 years of experience and a Bachelor's degree in a related field. Competitive salary packages range from AED 17,000 to AED 35,000 based on experience.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of professional experience in software development.
• Expert-level knowledge of Java with hands-on experience in the Spring Ecosystem.
• Strong proficiency in React.js and state management libraries.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain applications using Java and React.js.
• Contribute to solution design ensuring scalability and performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in an Agile environment.

Skills

Java 11+

React.js

RESTful APIs

Spring Boot

PostgreSQL

AWS

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI)

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking a Senior Java + React Engineer to join our multi‑national client growing technology team. This role is ideal for a professional with strong full‑stack expertise who is passionate about building scalable enterprise applications and modern web experiences. You will play a key role in designing, developing, and deploying mission‑critical solutions that power our client digital transformation journey.

Job Purpose

As a Senior Full Stack Engineer, you will be responsible for the end‑to‑end development of robust, scalable, and high‑performance web applications. You will leverage your deep expertise in Java and React to translate complex business requirements into technical solutions, while also mentoring junior developers and contributing to our client’s architectural decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Full‑stack development: Design, build, and maintain applications using Java (Spring Boot) for backend and React.js for frontend.
• System architecture: Contribute to solution design, ensuring scalability, performance, and security.
• Agile delivery: Collaborate with cross‑functional teams (designers, product managers, QA) in an Agile / Scrum environment.
• Code quality: Write clean, maintainable, and testable code; conduct peer reviews and enforce coding standards.
• Integration: Develop RESTful APIs and integrate with third‑party services and enterprise systems.
• Mentorship: Guide junior engineers, share best practices, and foster a culture of continuous learning.
• Innovation: Stay updated with emerging technologies and recommend improvements to enhance user experience and system efficiency.

Requirements

Education : Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field (Master’s preferred)

Mandatory Technical Skills

• 5-7 years of professional experience in software development.
• Backend: Expert‑level knowledge of Java 11+, with deep hands‑on experience in the Spring Ecosystem (Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Data, Spring Security).
• Frontend: Strong proficiency in React.js and its core principles, along with experience with popular React state management libraries (Redux, Context API).
• API & Microservices: Proven experience in building and designing RESTful APIs and microservices architectures.
• Databases: Solid experience with both SQL (e.g., PostgreSQL) and NoSQL (e.g., MongoDB) databases.
• Cloud & DevOps: Hands‑on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, and CI / CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI).

Preferred Skills (Differentiators)

• Experience with TypeScript on the frontend.
• Knowledge of server‑side rendering frameworks like Next.js.
• Familiarity with message brokers (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ).
• Understanding of Agile / Scrum methodologies.
• Experience with performance monitoring and application profiling tools.

Soft Skills & Competencies

• Excellent problem‑solving and analytical skills.
• Strong leadership and team mentorship capabilities.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills in English (Arabic is a significant advantage).
• A proactive, results‑oriented mindset with a commitment to quality.

Benefits

Attractive salary packages: AED 17,000 - AED 35,000 (depending on experience)

Benefits mandatory by law