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Backend Engineer - Java Spring Boot (Intermediate & Senior)

Sumara Technology is a Dubai-based technology consulting firm that partners with financial services companies to deliver ambitious technical projects through strategy, execution, and launch support.

Sumara Technology

Employee count: 11-50

United Arab Emirates only

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At Sumara Technology, we rely on a dynamic team of engineers to solve the many challenges and puzzles of our rapidly evolving technical stack. We’re seeking a full stack developer who is ready to work with new technologies and architectures in a forward-thinking organization that’s always pushing boundaries. The ideal candidate has experience building scalable backend systems a firm understanding of system design, APIs, databases, and event driven messaging systems. The Backend Engineer will join a small squad that uses new technology to solve challenges for both the front-end and back-end architecture, ultimately delivering amazing experiences for global users.

Requirements

  • 3+ years of professional software development experience
  • Strong proficiency in Java, with hands-on experience in Spring Boot and Spring Framework
  • Experience building and consuming RESTful APIs and working with microservices architectures
  • Familiarity with Spring Security for authentication and authorization
  • Experience with Apache Kafka or similar event-driven messaging systems
  • Good understanding of Docker and Kubernetes for containerization and orchestration
  • Proficiency in unit and integration testing using tools like JUnit and Mockito
  • Experience working with AWS cloud services.
  • Strong understanding of SQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and optionally NoSQL like DynamoDB
  • Familiarity with Git, CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions), and agile development methodologies
  • Solid grasp of system design principles, application security, and scalable architectures
Responsibilities
  • Design, build, and maintain scalable, reliable, and secure backend services using Java Spring Boot
  • Implement and manage authentication/authorization using Spring Security
  • Integrate and manage message-driven systems using Kafka or similar tools
  • Develop and deploy applications using Docker and Kubernetes
  • Write unit, integration, and performance tests to ensure code quality and system reliability
  • Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines to support continuous integration and automated deployments
  • Troubleshoot and resolve production issues and performance bottlenecks
  • Work closely with architects, DevOps engineers, and product teams to meet business goals
  • Follow best practices for code quality, application performance, and documentation
  • Collaborate in agile development cycles.
  • Stay current with advancements in the Java ecosystem and propose improvements to existing processes

Benefits

  • Competitive salary.
  • Market standard required EOSB.
  • Health insurance.
  • Team building events, career mentorship, and strong company culture.
Location
  • Remote, based in UAE.
  • Client is in the UK and works UK hours- so some alignment in working hours is preferred.
  • Sumara will secure a UAE visa and work permit.
Hiring Process
  • Technical interview with our team.
  • System design interview & technical task.
  • Meet our founders interview.

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Experience

3 years minimum

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United Arab Emirates +/- 0 hours

About Sumara Technology

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Sumara Technology is a technology consulting and execution firm that partners with financial services companies to deliver the biggest and most ambitious technical projects in the industry. The company specializes in providing world-class technical execution for complex, transformational initiatives in the financial services sector. Their approach is built on deep partnership with clients, working closely with all levels of the business from executive leadership through to execution teams to truly understand their needs and create effective strategies.

Headquartered in Dubai, one of the world's most pro-business environments, Sumara Technology brings together exceptional talent to tackle the most challenging technical problems. The company focuses on three core pillars: Strategy, where they deeply embed themselves to understand the business; Execution, employing only the most talented individuals in technical, product, and design teams with founders directly involved end-to-end; and Launch, where they continue to invest in customer and commercial outcomes, optimizing and evolving products to deliver the results businesses need. They work across major financial centers globally, creating propositions that customers love using the latest technologies and innovations.

Employee benefits

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Competitive salary

Market-standard compensation package

End of Service Benefits (EOSB)

Market standard required EOSB as per UAE regulations

Strong company culture

Career mentorship and collaborative team environment

Health insurance

Comprehensive health insurance coverage for employees

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