Senior Backend Engineer (Space42)

About Us

Role Purpose

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain backend applications using Java and Spring Boot
• Build secure, scalable, and high-performance RESTful APIs
• Participate in system architecture and technical design discussions
• Ensure code quality through code reviews, unit testing, and best engineering practices
• Optimize application performance, reliability, and maintainability
• Integrate with databases, caches, messaging systems, and external services
• Implement authentication, authorization, and API security best practices
• Troubleshoot production issues and provide long-term solutions
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver features end-to-end
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to team technical growth
• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and deployment processes

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent practical experience).
• 8+ years of professional experience in backend development.
• Strong proficiency in Java (17+)
• Solid experience with Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Data, and Spring Security
• Experience designing and consuming RESTful APIs
• Strong understanding of microservices architecture
• Experience with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and SQL optimization
• Familiarity with NoSQL databases and caching solutions (e.g., Redis)
• Good knowledge of OAuth2, JWT, opaque tokens, and API security concepts
• Experience with unit testing and integration testing frameworks
• Hands-on experience with Git and modern development workflows
• Understanding of containerization and cloud-native concepts (Docker, Kubernetes is a plus)
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills
• Ideally, you should have
• Experience building large-scale or mission-critical backend systems
• Exposure to event-driven architectures and messaging platforms (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ)
• Knowledge of CI/CD tools and DevOps practices
• Experience with performance tuning and system observability
• Familiarity with clean architecture, domain-driven design (DDD), or hexagonal architecture
• Prior experience in mentoring or leading technical initiatives
• Experience working in agile or fast-paced development environments

Our Benefits & Perks

• Competitive compensation packages and comprehensive medical insurance to support you and your family.
• Wellbeing-focused initiatives and resources, designed to enhance your personal and professional life.
• Access to exclusive discount programs, offering savings across various lifestyle and leisure experiences across the UAE.

What Makes a Great Fit