Associate Team Lead - Java/Springboot - KSA

Devsinc; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading software development firm based in Saudi Arabia is looking for highly skilled Core Java + Spring Boot Developers. Candidates should have at least 5 years of experience in enterprise-level software development and expertise in migrating applications from monolithic architectures to microservices. Passion for modernizing legacy systems and strong communication skills are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in enterprise-level software development.
• Strong understanding of distributed systems.
• Ability to handle client interactions effectively.

Responsibilities

• Migrate applications from monolithic architectures to microservices-based solutions.
• Build enterprise-grade applications using Java and Spring Boot.
• Design REST APIs and ensure effective communication using messaging brokers.

Skills

Core Java Expertise

Spring Boot Proficiency

Monolith to Microservices Migration

Databases & Persistence

APIs & Messaging

Cloud & DevOps Awareness

Security & Scalability

Soft Skills

Job description

Job Overview

We are excited to announce an excellent career opportunity for two highly skilled Core Java + Spring Boot Developers who possess strong expertise in migrating applications from monolithic architectures to microservices-based solutions.

This is a full-time role based in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) and requires individuals with at least 5+ years of professional experience in enterprise-level software development.

The opportunity is ideal for developers who are passionate about modernizing legacy systems, have a deep understanding of distributed systems, and are motivated to contribute to high-impact projects in a rapidly evolving technology ecosystem.

To be successful in this role, candidates must demonstrate strong expertise across multiple areas of software engineering and system design.

Key Qualifications

• Core Java Expertise: In-depth knowledge of Java SE and Java EE concepts, with proven experience in building enterprise‑grade applications.
• Spring Boot Proficiency: Strong experience with Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, Spring Security, and related frameworks for building microservices.
• Monolith to Microservices Migration: Hands‑on experience in refactoring and breaking down large monolithic applications into independent, scalable microservices.
• Databases & Persistence: Solid understanding of SQL and NoSQL databases such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, or Cassandra, along with ORM frameworks like Hibernate.
• APIs & Messaging: Experience designing REST APIs, working with JSON/XML, and integrating message brokers (Kafka, RabbitMQ, etc.) for asynchronous communication.
• Cloud & DevOps Awareness: Familiarity with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), CI/CD pipelines, and deployment on cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) is a plus.
• Security & Scalability: Knowledge of microservices security practices, identity management, and scalability challenges in distributed systems.
• Soft Skills: Strong communication skills, problem‑solving abilities, and the capability to handle client interactions effectively.

Additional Notes

Important Note: This position is based in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA).

Candidates with prior exposure to the Saudi Arabian IT landscape, business ecosystem, or industry practices will be given preference, as such familiarity offers a valuable advantage in adapting to the local work culture and project requirements.

Applicants must have a minimum of 5 years of experience in Java development, with demonstrated hands‑on experience in Spring Boot and microservices migration projects.