Sr. Backend engineer SpringBoot

Ninja; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology company in Saudi Arabia is seeking a seasoned backend developer to design and maintain high-quality backend systems using Java and Spring Boot. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience, proficiency in RESTful APIs, and familiarity with Docker. This role offers the opportunity to guide junior engineers and collaborate with cross-functional teams to innovate and optimize applications.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in backend development.
• Strong proficiency in Java and SpringBoot framework.
• Experience with relational databases like MySQL or PostgreSQL.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain high-quality backend systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and implement new features.
• Optimize backend applications for maximum performance and scalability.

Skills

Backend development

Java

Spring Boot

RESTful APIs

GraphQL

Microservices architecture

Docker

Team collaboration

Tools

MySQL

PostgreSQL

Kubernetes

GitOps

Newrelic

Job description

Welcome to Ninja, a Saudi-based company, where we believe that we are shaping the future. Ninja is the future of the dark stores in the MENA region. We are a team of experts. At Ninja, we strive for excellence and innovation in everything we do. We are dedicated to creating cutting-edge applications that seamlessly blend creativity and functionality.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain high-quality backend systems using Spring Boot.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and implement new features.
• Optimize backend applications for maximum performance and scalability.
• Ensure code quality by conducting code reviews and implementing best practices.
• Debug and troubleshoot backend issues to ensure seamless operation.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and technologies, and apply them to improve our backend infrastructure.
• Guide and mentor junior engineers.
• Create and maintain technical documentation.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in backend development.
• Strong proficiency in Java and SpringBoot framework(Prior experience with Kotlin is a plus).
• Experience with relational databases (e.g. MySQL, PostgreSQL).
• Experience with RESTful and graphQL APIs and microservices architecture.
• Solid understanding of software engineering principles, algorithms, and data structures.
• Experience with containerization technologies, such as Docker.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Prior experience with K8s, GitOps, and APM tools like Newrelic is a plus.