Senior Software Engineer – Java (Back-End Developer)- Cash Management

Tanqeeb; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 220,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Tanqeeb is seeking a Senior Software Engineer – Java (Back-End) to join our backend team in a banking domain. You will develop scalable RESTful services, design robust microservices, and work with leading Java stacks and enterprise integration patterns.

The role requires strong Java/J2EE expertise, Spring Boot, Hibernate, and experience with middleware and security frameworks. You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams to deliver high‑quality, secure solutions in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on Java/J2EE development experience with Spring Boot and Hibernate.
• Proven ability to design and build scalable RESTful APIs and microservices.
• Experience with application servers such as Tomcat/WebLogic/JBoss/WebSphere.
• Solid knowledge of MySQL/SQL Server and query optimization.
• Good web tech skills (JSP/Servlets/HTML/CSS/JS).
• Experience in enterprise integration using REST, SOAP, messaging frameworks.
• Familiarity with API security (OAuth2, OpenID Connect, JWT).
• Solid SDLC understanding and secure coding practices in banking domains.
• Hands-on with CI/CD, Git, and DevOps practices.
• Strong problem solving and cross-team collaboration skills.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

Spring Framework

Hibernate

REST APIs

Microservices

Tomcat

WebLogic

JBoss

WebSphere

MySQL

SQL Server

Query optimization

JSP/Servlets

HTML/CSS/JS

OAuth2/OpenID JWT

SDLC

Secure coding

DevOps

Git

Root cause analysis

Tools

CI/CD

Messaging (Kafka/RabbitMQ/ActiveMQ)

Job description

Role: Senior Software Engineer – Java (Back-End Developer)

Domain experience in Banking (Digital banking & cash management) is desired

Technical and Core Skills

• Strong hands-on experience in Java / J2EE development, including Spring Boot, Spring Framework, and Hibernate.
• Proven expertise in designing and developing scalable RESTful APIs and microservices-based applications.
• Experience with application servers such as Tomcat, WebLogic, JBoss, or WebSphere.
• Solid database knowledge in MySQL / SQL Server including query optimization and performance tuning.
• Good understanding of web technologies including JSP, Servlets, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
• Experience in system integration using REST, SOAP, and messaging frameworks in enterprise environments.
• Knowledge of API security frameworks including OAuth2, OpenID Connect, JWT, and secure coding practices.
• Strong knowledge of software development lifecycle (SDLC) including requirement analysis, design, development, testing, and deployment.
• Familiarity with secure coding practices, application security standards, and banking regulatory expectations.
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools, version control systems (Git), and DevOps practices.
• Ability to troubleshoot production issues, perform root cause analysis, and deliver performance-optimized solutions.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical solutioning capabilities.
• Experience working in banking or financial services domain, preferably in digital or internet banking platforms.
• Good communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Ability to deliver high-quality, zero-defect solutions within defined timelines in fast-paced project environments.
• Experience with enterprise integration and middleware
• Familiarity with message queues (Kafka / RabbitMQ / ActiveMQ etc)
• Experience working in Linux / Unix environments