We are seeking an experienced Senior Java Developer with strong expertise in Spring Boot and related Java technologies to join our team in Abu Dhabi. The ideal candidate will have 7+ years of professional software development experience and a proven track record of building scalable, high-performance applications.

This role will be offered as a 12 month extendable contract working fully on site in Abu Dhabi.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain enterprise-grade applications using Java and Spring Boot.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and deliver new features.
• Implement best practices for coding, testing, deployment, and system integration.
• Ensure application security, performance, and scalability.
• Participate in code reviews and mentor junior developers as needed.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve complex technical issues.
• Collaborate with DevOps and QA teams to ensure high-quality deliverables.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• 7+ years of hands-on software development experience using Java (Java 8 or above).
• Strong expertise in Spring Framework, particularly Spring Boot, Spring Data, and Spring Security.
• Experience with RESTful APIs and microservices architecture.
• Solid understanding of relational databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL) and ORM frameworks (e.g., Hibernate).
• Proficiency with build and dependency management tools (e.g., Maven, Gradle).
• Knowledge of version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Familiarity with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) is an added advantage.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently and in teams.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Educational Background:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field