Senior JAVA Backend Engineer

InnovationTeam; Riyad Al Khabra; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent tech company in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to design and maintain scalable backend systems. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in backend development, strong proficiency in Java and Spring Boot, and hands-on experience with microservices architecture. Key responsibilities include developing microservices-based applications, optimizing databases, and implementing CI/CD pipelines. This position offers an engaging environment to collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in backend development.
• Proven experience in building and deploying microservices-based architectures.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain scalable backend systems using Java Spring Boot.
• Develop and deploy microservices-based applications.
• Design and optimize relational and NoSQL databases for efficient data handling.
• Integrate and manage event streaming platforms for real-time data processing.
• Architect backend solutions using proven design patterns.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

Microservices architecture

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD pipelines

Oracle

MySQL

PostgreSQL

MongoDB

Kafka

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

OpenShift

Jenkins

GitLab CI

ELK stack

Prometheus

Grafana

Job description

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Backend Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will play a critical role in designing, developing, and maintaining scalable and efficient backend systems. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions, leveraging your expertise in Java Spring Boot, microservices architecture, and modern software development practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain robust and scalable backend systems using Java Spring Boot.
• Develop and deploy microservices-based applications, ensuring modularity and scalability.
• Design and optimize relational databases (Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL) and NoSQL databases (MongoDB, Cassandra) for efficient data handling.
• Integrate and manage event streaming platforms like Kafka for real-time data processing and communication.
• Architect and design backend solutions using proven design patterns and best practices to meet business requirements.
• Develop, deploy, and manage services on platforms such as OpenShift or other container orchestration environments.
• Implement and optimize CI/CD pipelines to automate build, test, and deployment processes.
• Monitor and optimize system performance, ensuring reliability and efficiency in production.
• Promote coding standards, perform code reviews, and ensure adherence to best practices.
• Work closely with developers, DevOps engineers, and other stakeholders to deliver seamless solutions.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers, fostering knowledge sharing and professional growth.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

Experience:

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in backend development.
• Proven experience in building and deploying microservices-based architectures.

Technical Skills:

• Strong proficiency in Java and Spring Boot.
• Hands‑on experience with microservices architecture and related tools.
• Proficiency with containerization tools like Docker and orchestration platforms such as OpenShift, Kubernetes, or similar.
• Solid understanding of design patterns and their applications in software development.
• Experience with building and managing CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, or similar.
• Strong knowledge of relational databases (Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL) and NoSQL databases (MongoDB, Redis).
• Familiarity with Apache Kafka or similar event‑streaming platforms.
• Knowledge of API design and implementation.
• Experience with logging, monitoring, and alerting tools (ELK stack, Prometheus, Grafana).