Senior Backend Developer (Java / Spring Boot)

Job Description Roles & Responsibilities We are seeking an experienced Senior Backend Developer with strong expertise in Java, Spring Boot, Microservices, and Enterprise Integrations to join a high-profile digital transformation project in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The ideal candidate will be a hands-on backend engineering professional capable of leading technical implementation efforts while contributing to solution design, architecture discussions, and mentoring junior developers. This role requires strong backend development experience, excellent problem-solving abilities, and the capability to work closely with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced enterprise environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining scalable backend systems, APIs, and integrations while ensuring high standards of performance, security, reliability, and maintainability. Key Responsibilities Backend Development Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services and enterprise-grade applications using Java and Spring Boot. Build and manage RESTful APIs and backend integrations with internal and external systems. Develop highly available, secure, and performant microservices-based solutions. Write clean, maintainable, and reusable code following industry best practices and coding standards. Optimize application performance, scalability, and reliability. Technical Leadership Lead backend implementation activities and provide technical guidance to development teams. Conduct code reviews and ensure adherence to coding standards and best practices. Mentor and support junior and mid-level developers. Participate in technical decision-making and architecture discussions. Promote engineering excellence and continuous improvement within the team. Architecture & Design Prepare High-Level Design (HLD) and Low-Level Design (LLD) documentation. Collaborate with architects and stakeholders to design scalable backend solutions. Support system integration design and implementation. Ensure architectural alignment with security, performance, and business requirements. Integration & APIs Design and implement robust API integrations with third-party and enterprise platforms. Develop secure authentication and authorization mechanisms using OAuth2, JWT, and related technologies. Support integration with messaging and event-driven platforms where required. Troubleshoot and resolve integration-related issues. Collaboration & Delivery Work closely with frontend developers, platform teams, architects, business analysts, and client stakeholders. Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives. Contribute to release planning, deployment activities, and production support. Ensure timely delivery of high-quality software solutions. Required Technical Skills Backend Technologies Java (Java 8/11/17 or higher) Spring Boot Spring Framework RESTful API Development Backend System Integrations Architecture Microservices Architecture Distributed Systems Design API Design & Development High-Level Design (HLD) Low-Level Design (LLD) Databases SQL Databases (Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQL Server) NoSQL Databases (MongoDB, Cassandra, Redis, etc.) Database Performance Optimization Security OAuth2 JWT Authentication API Security Best Practices Secure Coding Standards DevOps & Tools Git CI/CD Pipelines Docker Maven / Gradle Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, or similar tools Development Methodologies Agile Scrum Test-Driven Development (Preferred) Nice-to-Have Skills Banking or FinTech industry experience. Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure). Event-driven architecture. Kafka. RabbitMQ. Backbase platform integration experience. Kubernetes and container orchestration exposure. API Gateway and Service Mesh technologies. Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related field. Relevant Java and cloud certifications are an advantage. Experience Requirements 7 10 years of software development experience. Strong hands-on experience in Java and Spring Boot development. Proven experience designing and implementing microservices-based architectures. Extensive experience developing REST APIs and enterprise integrations. Experience leading development teams and mentoring engineers. Experience preparing HLD and LLD documentation. Experience working on enterprise-scale applications and production environments. Preferred Industry Experience Banking Financial Services FinTech Digital Banking Platforms Enterprise Digital Transformation Programs Soft Skills Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities. Leadership and mentoring mindset. Strong ownership and accountability. Ability to work effectively in onsite and client-facing environments. Collaborative approach with cross-functional teams. Mandatory Requirements 7+ years of Backend Development experience. Strong Java and Spring Boot expertise. REST API development and integrations. Microservices architecture experience. SQL and NoSQL database experience. OAuth2 and JWT security implementation. CI/CD, Git, and Docker experience. Agile/Scrum delivery experience. Willingness to work onsite in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Desired Candidate Profile Ideal Candidate Profile Senior hands-on Backend Engineer with 7 10 years of experience. Deep expertise in Java, Spring Boot, and Microservices. Strong experience with enterprise integrations and API development. Ability to lead technical implementation while remaining hands-on. Comfortable working full-time onsite in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Immediate or short-notice availability preferred. Mandatory Requirements 7+ years of Backend Development experience. Strong Java and Spring Boot expertise. REST API development and integrations. Microservices architecture experience. SQL and NoSQL database experience. OAuth2 and JWT security implementation. CI/CD, Git, and Docker experience. Agile/Scrum delivery experience. Willingness to work onsite in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related field. Relevant Java and cloud certifications are an advantage. Soft Skills Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities. Leadership and mentoring mindset. Strong ownership and accountability. Ability to work effectively in onsite and client-facing environments. Collaborative approach with cross-functional teams. Company Industry IT - Software Services Department / Functional Area IT Software Keywords Senior Backend Developer (Java / Spring Boot) Get real-time job updates only on our App