Senior Software Engineer (Java Backend)

About the role

We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer specialized in Java backend development to join a leading digital services platform in Sharjah. The role involves end‑to‑end ownership of high‑performance, secure services, from design through production support, working closely with product managers and cross‑functional teams.

Key responsibilities

• Design and develop scalable Java backend systems and robust APIs.
• Build, tune, and maintain Oracle databases and related applications.
• Implement API security controls using JWT, OAuth2, OIDC, and Spring Security.
• Write clean, well‑tested code and resolve production incidents.
• Produce technical documentation and participate in code reviews.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and external service providers to align technical requirements.
• Stay updated with emerging tools and best practices to continuously improve the platform.

Required profile

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of hands‑on software engineering experience at a senior level.
• Strong fundamentals in algorithms, data structures, OOP, design patterns, software architecture, and database design.
• Experience with UML and system modeling.

Required skills

• Java (11+) and Spring Boot.
• Oracle Database, SQL, PL/SQL, query tuning.
• REST and SOAP web services.
• API security: JWT, OAuth2, OIDC, Spring Security.
• Oracle WebLogic and Apache Tomcat deployment and tuning.
• SQL, OIDC, API security, OAuth2.