Senior Backend Engineer- Java Developer (Spring Boot)

Digifloat; Islamabad; On-site; PKR 2,200,000 - 4,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Annual performance-based bonus

Growth and development opportunities

Certifications sponsorship

Job summary

Digifloat is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer- Java Developer (Spring Boot) in Islamabad, Pakistan. The role focuses on designing, developing, and maintaining scalable backend applications and APIs while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software solutions.

The candidate should have 4-5+ years of Java experience, strong Spring Boot expertise, and solid knowledge of RESTful APIs, Hibernate/JPA, and relational databases.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
• 4-5+ years of experience in Java development.
• Strong experience with Spring Boot and Spring Framework.
• Good understanding of RESTful APIs and Microservices Architecture.
• Experience with Hibernate/JPA and ORM frameworks.
• Proficiency in MySQL, PostgreSQL, or other relational databases.
• Knowledge of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) principles and design patterns.
• Experience with Git and version control systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and maintain Java-based applications using Spring Boot.
• Design and implement RESTful APIs and backend services.
• Participate in the full software development lifecycle from analysis to deployment.
• Collaborate with frontend developers, QA, and product teams to build robust solutions.
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code following best practices.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize application performance.
• Work with relational and non-relational databases.
• Implement authentication, authorization, and security best practices.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to technical discussions.
• Support deployment activities and production troubleshooting.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

RESTful APIs

Hibernate/JPA

MySQL/PostgreSQL

Git

OOP/Design patterns

Microservices

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Software Engineering or related field

Tools

Docker

Kafka/RabbitMQ

CI/CD

AWS/Azure/Google Cloud

Job description

Senior Backend Engineer- Java Developer (Spring Boot)

Islamabad, Pakistan | Posted on 07/20/2026

We are looking for a talented and motivated Java Developer with strong experience in Spring Boot to join our engineering team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining scalable backend applications and APIs while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and maintain Java-based applications using Spring Boot.
  
• Design and implement RESTful APIs and backend services.
  
• Participate in the entire software development lifecycle, from requirement analysis to deployment and support.
  
• Collaborate with frontend developers, QA engineers, and product teams to build robust solutions.
  
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code following industry best practices.
  
• Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize application performance.
  
• Work with relational and non-relational databases.
  
• Implement authentication, authorization, and security best practices.
  
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to technical discussions.
  
• Support deployment activities and production troubleshooting.
  

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
  
• 4-5+ years of experience in Java development.
  
• Strong experience with Spring Boot and Spring Framework.
  
• Good understanding of RESTful APIs and Microservices Architecture.
  
• Experience with Hibernate/JPA and ORM frameworks.
  
• Proficiency in MySQL, PostgreSQL, or other relational databases.
  
• Knowledge of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) principles and design patterns.
  
• Experience with Git and version control systems.
  
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
  
• Good communication and teamwork abilities.
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Docker and containerization.
  
• Familiarity with Kafka, RabbitMQ, or other messaging platforms.
  
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
  
• Experience with AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud platforms.
  
• Understanding of unit testing and integration testing frameworks (JUnit, Mockito)
  
• Competitive salary package
  
• Professional growth opportunities
  
• Collaborative work environment
  
• Exposure to modern technologies and scalable systems
  
• Learning and development support
  
• Annual Performance-Based Bonus
  
• Fully Sponsored Professional Certifications