Senior Java Software Engineer – Sharjah (Arabic speaking preferred)

About the role

DataFirst Solutions is looking for a Senior Java Software Engineer to join an on‑site government project in Sharjah. You will design, develop and maintain high‑performance Java applications while collaborating with product managers and cross‑functional teams to deliver innovative solutions.

Key responsibilities

• Collaborate with developers, product managers and stakeholders to define and implement new features.
• Coordinate with clients and service providers to clarify technical requirements.
• Design and develop scalable back‑end systems and reliable databases.
• Create, document and maintain robust APIs.
• Implement security measures and data‑protection mechanisms.
• Write clean, maintainable, efficient code following best practices.
• Test software for functionality, responsiveness and performance.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot and resolve defects and issues.
• Maintain clear technical documentation.
• Stay updated with emerging tools, technologies and best practices.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience as a Software Engineer.
• Strong understanding of algorithms, data structures, OOP, design patterns, software architecture, database design and UML.

Required skills

• Java
• Microservices architectures
• Spring Boot
• Spring Security
• REST and SOAP APIs
• OAuth2, JWT, AES
• Oracle databases, Oracle WebLogic, Oracle Fusion Middleware, Oracle UCM, Oracle BPM
• Apache Tomcat
• OSB (Oracle Service Bus)
• Data security concepts