Senior Software Developer (Java)

JobItUs; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A software development firm in Dubai is seeking a skilled Senior Software Developer (Java) to enhance their team. You will work on designing and deploying enterprise-grade applications, developing RESTful APIs, and building microservices. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in Java, Spring Boot, and SQL, along with familiarity in container management using Docker/Kubernetes. This role promises a collaborative environment leveraging Agile methodologies.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in software development, primarily using Java.
• Hands-on experience with microservices architecture and containerization.
• Proficiency in writing optimized SQL queries.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop enterprise applications using Java and Spring Boot.
• Create RESTful APIs with secure integrations.
• Participate in code reviews and performance tuning.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

ReactJS

SQL

Docker

Kubernetes

Tools

Azure DevOps

Oracle

SQL Server

Job description

Job Summary

We are looking for a skilled and experienced Senior Software Developer (Java) to join our team and contribute to the development and maintenance of scalable enterprise applications. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in Java-based backend technologies, front-end frameworks, and microservices architecture, along with proficiency in writing optimized SQL queries and working with containerized platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy enterprise-grade applications using Java, Spring Boot, and related technologies
• Develop RESTful APIs with secure integrations and efficient data handling
• Work with front-end frameworks like ReactJS, HTML5, Bootstrap, and JavaScript to build responsive UIs
• Utilize JBoss FUSE for integration development where applicable
• Write and optimize complex SQL queries and manage relational databases (Oracle, SQL Server)
• Participate in code reviews, debugging, and performance tuning
• Build microservices and manage containers using Docker/Kubernetes or equivalent tools
• Follow Agile methodologies and collaborate with cross-functional teams
• Use CI/CD tools (preferably Azure DevOps) for build and deployment automation
• Analyze and troubleshoot issues in multi-threaded, real-time processing applications
• Maintain documentation for processes, features, and design decisions

Technical Skills Required

• Backend: Java, J2EE, Struts, Spring MVC, Spring Boot, Hibernate, iBatis/MyBatis, JBoss FUSE
• Frontend: HTML5, Bootstrap, Advanced JavaScript, ReactJS, AngularJS, JQuery, ExtJS, Ajax
• Web Services: REST APIs, SOAP
• Database: Oracle, SQL Server, PL/SQL – writing queries, triggers, packages, and procedures
• Build & DevOps: Maven, ANT, Log4j, Eclipse, Azure DevOps (or other CI/CD tools)
• Other: Microservices architecture, Docker/Kubernetes, Jasper Reports, multithreading, system optimization

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working on 3–5 end-to-end project implementations
• Familiarity with real-time processing and interface development
• Knowledge of container management and microservices best practices
• Ability to analyze and optimize legacy systems for performance and scalability