Senior JAVA React Engineer (Emirati Nationals Only)

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

Job summary

A leading technology firm in the UAE is seeking a Senior Java React Engineer with fullstack expertise. The ideal candidate will design and deploy scalable applications, mentor junior developers, and ensure high performance. Candidates should have 5-7 years of experience, a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, and strong skills in Java, React, and cloud technologies. Attractive salary packages and legally mandated benefits will be offered.

Benefits

Attractive salary packages

Benefits mandatory by law

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of professional experience in software development.
• Expert-level knowledge of Java 11 and the Spring Ecosystem.
• Strong proficiency in React and familiarity with state-management libraries.

Responsibilities

• Design, build and maintain applications using Java for backend and React for frontend.
• Contribute to solution design ensuring scalability, performance, and security.
• Mentor junior engineers and foster a culture of continuous learning.

Skills

Java 11

React

Spring Boot

RESTful APIs

Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Docker

Kubernetes

TypeScript

Agile/Scrum methodologies

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

PostgreSQL

MongoDB

GitLab CI

Jenkins

Job description

This is a remote position.

We are seeking a Senior Java React Engineer to join our multi‑national client growing technology team. This role is ideal for an Emirati professional with strong fullstack 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 clients architectural decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Fullstack development: Design, build and maintain applications using Java (Spring Boot) for backend and 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

Nationality: Emirati.

Education: Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or related field (Masters preferred).

• 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 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 microservice 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.
• 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 25,000 - AED 35,000 (depending on experience). NAFIS. Benefits mandatory by law.