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My client are looking for a Senior Kotlin / Java Developer to join their backend engineering team and help design and build highly scalable, high-throughput services in a modern microservice environment. This is a hands-on role for someone passionate about clean code, modern architectures, and building resilient systems at scale.

Job Responsibility:

  • Design and implement scalable, service-oriented solutions using Kotlin (2+) and Java (21), meeting performance and availability requirements
  • Develop clean, maintainable, and efficient code following modern engineering standards
  • Work with Spring, Micronaut, and other JVM-based frameworks to deliver robust backend functionalities
  • Collaborate across teams to modernize architecture and build resilient, observable, horizontally scalable features
  • Contribute to architecture decisions and technical discussions within the team
  • Integrate with relational and non-relational databases such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, and Elasticsearch
  • Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitLab to ensure safe and repeatable deployments
  • Work with modern developer tools: JetBrains IntelliJ + AI, Datagrip, Lens, Rancher, Postman
  • Influence key technology decisions while contributing to global platform scaling

Requirements:

  • 5+ years of hands-on experience in Kotlin and Java development
  • Strong experience with Spring Boot, Spring, or Micronaut frameworks
  • Solid understanding of microservices, distributed systems, and event-driven architectures
  • Experience with relational and non-relational databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL, Elasticsearch)
  • Familiarity with Kafka, Camel, Artemis JMS, Kubernetes, Helm, REST, SOAP
  • Experience with modern development tools and CI/CD pipelines
  • Proactive mindset with strong problem-solving abilities
  • Passion for clean, modern software design and engineering excellence
  • Excellent English communication skills, both written and spoken
  • UAE residency is required for this role

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Job Posted:
January 09, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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