Java Developer - 6 Month Contract

This role is a 6-month contract role based in Dubai, UAE for one of our clients - an esteemed auction company, serving the entire Middle East.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in a computing environment with multiple programming languages.
• Extensive experience with Web Services, SOAP, JAX-WS, JAX-RS, REST, Web API, and JPA.
• Experience in API layers such as security (JWT, OAuth2), custom analytics, throttling, caching, and logging.
• Experience in creating REST API documentation using Swagger, YAML, or similar tools.
• Proficient in SQL and Stored Procedures, particularly in Oracle PL/SQL.
• Experience using API test cases in tools like SOAP UI, Postman, or ReadyAPI.
• Hands-on experience with Java, Spring Framework, Spring Boot, Hibernate, and developing/maintaining backend APIs.
• Practical experience with application servers like Tomcat and WebLogic.
• Familiarity with IDEs such as JDeveloper or Eclipse.
• Knowledge of database tools like SQLNavigator, TOAD, and PL/SQL Developer.
• Familiarity with build tools like Maven, Gradle, or Ant is a plus.

Required Skills for Outsystems Developer:

• Experience in Outsystems Service Studio.
• Knowledge of SQL, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable and efficient backend services and APIs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.
• Develop and maintain web services using SOAP, JAX-WS, JAX-RS, REST, and Web API.
• Ensure the security, performance, and reliability of API layers, including JWT, OAuth2, custom analytics, throttling, caching, and logging.
• Create and maintain comprehensive REST API documentation using Swagger, YAML, or similar tools.
• Write and optimize SQL queries and stored procedures, particularly in Oracle PL/SQL.
• Conduct thorough testing of APIs using tools like SOAP UI, Postman, or ReadyAPI.
• Utilize Java, Spring Framework, Spring Boot, and Hibernate for backend development.
• Manage and configure application servers such as Tomcat and WebLogic.
• Work with IDEs like JDeveloper and Eclipse for efficient development.
• Employ database tools like SQLNavigator, TOAD, and PL/SQL Developer for database management.