Senior Java Developer

Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Senior Java Developer to oversee the backend development of our fintech platform. This role involves leading a team of developers, managing project deliverables, defining architecture, and ensuring code quality across all backend systems. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, leadership abilities, and a strategic mindset to drive innovation and efficiency within the team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the backend development team, ensuring timely and high-quality project delivery.
• Oversee project planning, sprint management, and delivery timelines.
• Define and guide backend architecture, ensuring scalability, performance, and reliability.
• Conduct code reviews and enforce coding best practices and standards.
• Maintain and enhance the platform’s core infrastructure.
• Supervise the development of custom features and third-party integrations.
• Mentor and coach team members to foster technical and professional growth.
• Collaborate with frontend and mobile teams on API design and system integration.
• Plan the technical roadmap and prioritize development initiatives.
• Coordinate with product owners and stakeholders to align technical solutions with business goals.
• Manage technical debt, refactoring, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 7+ years of hands-on Java development experience, with a proven track record in senior or lead roles.
• Expertise in Spring Framework (5.x) and Spring Boot (2.x).
• Strong proficiency in RESTful API design and microservices architecture.
• Experience working with PostgreSQL and MongoDB.
• Excellent project management and team coordination skills.
• Strong understanding of software engineering principles and design patterns.
• Leadership, mentoring, and code review experience.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Experience in financial services, payments, or fintech environments.
• Knowledge of financial regulations, compliance, or data security best practices.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies or related certifications.
• Experience scaling development teams in fast-paced environments.