Java Developer – Spring Boot & Microservices | Qatar (Qatar Locals Only)

HireAlpha; Qatar; On-site; QAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

HireAlpha invites an experienced Java Developer to join our Qatar-based team. The role demands 5+ years of backend Java experience, with proficiency in Java 8/11, Spring Boot, microservices, Hibernate, REST APIs, and cloud deployment.

Strong API design, database expertise (PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB), and DevOps tooling are essential. Ideal candidates will implement secure, scalable backend services, utilize Docker/Kubernetes, and participate in an Agile environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional Java development experience.
• Strong knowledge of Java 8/11 and Core Java.
• Hands-on experience with Spring Boot and microservices architecture.
• Experience with Hibernate, REST APIs, and web services.
• Understanding of Agile methodologies.
• Experience developing secure, scalable backend services.
• Knowledge of SQL and NoSQL databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB).
• Experience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP).
• Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Must meet Qatar-local eligibility and be available for immediate joining.

Responsibilities

• Build, develop, and deploy production-grade REST APIs and microservices.
• Design secure and scalable APIs, including HTTP methods, request/response structures, and API security.
• Develop and maintain backend services using Java and Spring Boot.
• Work with SQL and NoSQL databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB).
• Perform database schema design and query optimization.
• Deploy backend services on Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud Platform.
• Use Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines to support deployment and delivery.
• Collaborate within an Agile software development environment.
• Support reliability, scalability, security, and maintainability of backend applications.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

Microservices

REST APIs

Hibernate

SQL/NoSQL

Cloud platforms

Docker/Kubernetes

CI/CD

Agile

Security

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD pipelines

Job description

Location: Qatar
Job Category: Information Technology (IT) & Software
Experience Required: 5+ years
Notice Period: Immediate joiner required
Eligibility: Qatar locals only

Job Overview

An immediate hiring opportunity is available for an experienced Java Developer in Qatar. The position is intended exclusively for Qatar locals and requires a minimum of five years of professional experience in Java development, backend engineering, and enterprise application development.

The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Core Java, Java 8/11, Spring Boot, microservices, Hibernate, REST APIs, and web services. Experience designing secure, scalable backend systems, optimizing database performance, and deploying production-grade services using cloud platforms and modern DevOps technologies is also required.

Knowledge of AI model integration, large language model frameworks, and Python-based backend frameworks will be an advantage.

Key Responsibilities

• Build, develop, and deploy production-grade REST APIs and microservices.
• Design secure and scalable APIs, including HTTP methods, request and response structures, and API security.
• Develop and maintain backend services using Java and Spring Boot.
• Work with SQL and NoSQL databases, including PostgreSQL, MySQL, and MongoDB.
• Perform database schema design and query optimization.
• Deploy backend services on Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud Platform.
• Use Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines to support deployment and delivery.
• Collaborate within an Agile software development environment.
• Support the reliability, scalability, security, and maintainability of backend applications.

Required Qualifications and Technical Skills

• Minimum of 5 years of professional Java development experience.
• Strong knowledge of Java 8/11 and Core Java.
• Hands-on experience with Spring Boot and microservices architecture.
• Experience with Hibernate, REST APIs, and web services.
• Understanding of Agile methodologies.
• Experience developing secure, scalable backend services.
• Knowledge of SQL and NoSQL databases, particularly PostgreSQL, MySQL, and MongoDB.
• Experience with cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS, or GCP.
• Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Must meet the Qatar-local eligibility requirement.
• Must be available for immediate joining.

Preferred Skills

The following skills are advantageous:

• Python backend frameworks such as FastAPI, Flask, or Django.
• Integrating AI model inference into backend systems.
• Large language model frameworks, including LangChain or LangGraph.

Career Development

This opportunity involves backend development, distributed systems, API security, cloud deployment, and microservices. It may provide relevant professional development for Java engineers looking to strengthen their experience in modern cloud-native application development.