Java Backend Developer

Job Title: Backend DeveloperExperience: 10+ YearsLocation: Dubai (Onsite)Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly experienced Backend Developer with strong expertise in enterprise-grade system design, micro services architecture, and large-scale distributed systems. The ideal candidate will bring deep technical expertise along with strong leadership, architectural ownership, and stakeholder management capabilities.Key ResponsibilitiesLead end-to-end architecture, design, and development of scalable backend systems.Drive technical strategy, solution architecture, and system design across multiple projects.Provide technical leadership and mentorship to development teams and guide best engineering practices.Design and develop high-performance microservices using Java 17+, Spring Boot, and Spring Security.Own API design standards, ensuring robust RESTful services, idempotency, and backward compatibility.Architect and implement event-driven systems using Kafka and asynchronous messaging patterns.Ensure system scalability, fault tolerance, and resiliency using distributed system principles.Collaborate closely with product owners, stakeholders, and cross-functional teams to translate business needs into technical solutions.Drive best practices around code quality, performance optimization, and security.Oversee end-to-end delivery, from requirement analysis to production deployment and post-release support.Leadership & Soft SkillsProven experience in team leadership, mentoring, and technical guidanceStrong stakeholder management and cross-team collaboration skillsAbility to drive architectural discussions and influence technical decisionsExcellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skillsPreferred / Nice to HaveExperience with cloud platforms (AWS / Azure / GCP)Exposure to monitoring and observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK)Experience with performance tuning, scalability testing, and system resilience patterns