Senior / Staff Java Engineer

Quidax; Dubai; Remote; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fintech company in Dubai is hiring a Senior/Staff Java Engineer to build robust backend systems powering crypto and fiat transactions. You will join a dynamic team to improve system performance while scaling services, with opportunities for impactful work. This position offers fully remote work and competitive pay, alongside a vibrant community focused on innovation in finance.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Unlimited paid time off

Personal development fund

Flexible working hours

Health & life coverage

Qualifications

• 8+ years in software engineering, primarily working with Java 8+ & SpringBoot.
• Experience architecting and developing solutions to ambiguous problems.
• Proficiency in relational databases (MySQL).
• Experience in fintech or crypto exchanges is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Build and scale core services in the backend.
• Solve for performance, reliability & observability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Architect and develop distributed systems.

Skills

Java 8+

SpringBoot

System design

Microservices architecture

Distributed systems

Tools

MySQL

Job description

About Quidax

Quidax is where money meets limitless possibilities. We’re making it super easy for individuals, businesses, and fintechs in Africa to access crypto. Our goal? Providing real value for our customers today while shaping the future of money.

About the Role

We’re hiring Senior / Staff-level Java Engineers who love building performant backend systems that run 24 / 7 and power millions in crypto and fiat transactions. You'll be joining the core backend team that underpins every Quidax product — from deposits and swaps to merchant payments and our API rails. It’s a high-trust, high-impact role for engineers who want to do the best work of their careers.

What You’ll Be Owning

Build & Scale Core Services

First 30 days : Understand our architecture and take ownership of one core service (deposits, swaps, or settlements)

By month 3 : Lead improvements that reduce latency or improve reliability across one critical flow

By month 6 : Design and implement a new microservice (or refactor an existing one) that handles high-volume traffic across fiat and crypto rails

Articulate a long term vision for maintaining and scaling our backend systems and the teams running them.

Solve for Performance, Reliability & Observability

By month 2 : Contribute to platform observability initiatives

By Q1 2026 : Drive cross-team initiative to scale platform performance across all critical user flows

Collaborate with Product & Engineering Teams

Actively lead and participate in architecture reviews, sprint planning, and retros

Pair with frontend, mobile, and devops engineers to solve cross-functional challenges

Support junior engineers via reviews, mentoring, and documentation

Biggest Challenges You’ll Tackle

Here’s what will keep you up at night, but you will want to get it solved like yesterday

Architect and develop distributed systems

Provide technical structure to teams and work closely with management and stakeholders to define strategic roadmaps

Manage individual projects priorities, deadlines and deliverables with your technical expertise

Write high quality, well tested code to meet the needs of your customers

Shipping often while keeping a high bar for quality and security

What We’re Looking For

You write clean code. You sweat the small stuff when it matters. You obsess over system design. And you care about impact.

8+ years in software engineering, primarily working with Java 8+ & SpringBoot in production

Experience architecting and developing solutions to ambiguous problems with significant impact

Experience writing and maintaining highly scalable and performant code

Strong grasp of system design, microservices architecture, and distributed systems

Proficiency in relational databases (MySQL)

Bonus if you’ve worked in fintech, crypto exchanges, or high-availability systems

Nice-to-haves :

Familiarity with blockchain integrations or custody wallets

Experience working in a remote startup environment

Contributions to open-source projects or technical writing

Reporting Line

You’ll report to the Engineering Manager. You’ll jam regularly with senior engineers, product managers, and mobile / frontend teammates to build the backbone of our infrastructure.

Why Quidax

At Quidax, we’re building the future of finance in Africa through crypto. You’ll have the freedom to innovate, the space to lead, and the backing to build something that truly scales. If you’re ready to build an engineering org that delivers excellence at scale—let’s talk.

What’s In It For You

When you join Quidax, you’re not just taking a job — you’re jumping into a community that’s bold, remote-first, and building for the future. Here’s what you get :

Fair Pay + Ownership

Competitive salary based on your skills and experience; annual merit-based reviews to keep your growth visible and rewarded

Growth That’s Real

Annual performance reviews + clear promotion cycles; recognition for great work — from shoutouts to milestone rewards

Personal development fund (courses, books, conferences); study leave so you can keep learning

Work That Works For You

Fully remote forever + flexible working hours

Time Off That Respects Life

Unlimited paid time off + Nigerian national holidays

Parental, sick, compassionate, and life event leave — we show up for you

Connection That Feels Real

Quarterly remote team hangouts + annual offsite; interest-based communities (SIGs)

Regular engagement surveys — your voice matters

Health & life coverage in select locations

TL;DR :

You’ll do meaningful work, grow fast, and have the flexibility to live your best life — all while building something big with people who care.

Let’s build the future of finance together

How to apply :

We love seeing applications that speak directly to us. It’s easy for your application to get lost in a sea of generic ones, especially when we’re sorting through dozens of them. So, make yours stand out! Show us your personality, your passion, and why you’re the perfect fit. We appreciate the effort it takes to create something thoughtful and unique.

If you make it through to the next stage, you’ll likely get a pre-interview questionnaire. Think of it as a chance to show us how you’d approach the challenges we face here at Quidax. Imagine you’re already part of the team and walk us through your thought process as you tackle the problems we throw your way.

What our hiring process looks like

It’s a four-step process!

1. First Connect (with the Recruiter) - 30 mins

Let’s talk about your experience, your story, and how you might fit at Quidax.

2. Skills Assessment

Work through a practical scenario; show us your process.

3. Technical Interview - 60 - 90 mins

Show us how you solve problems, live with the team.

4. Culture Chat - 45 - 60 mins

Get to know Quidax culture and the people you’ll work with.

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