Lead Backend Engineer

Lead Backend Engineer role in Dubai. Oversee tasks, improve code standards, build RESTful APIs, work with Java, SQL, Kubernetes, and Agile for a tier-1 regional bank.

Description

Mark Williams is recruiting for a Lead Backend Engineer for a leading tier-1 regional bank in Dubai.

Responsibilities :

Oversee and prioritize technical tasks, guide the team on technical challenges, and continuously improve coding standards

Create and maintain technical knowledge bases, write tutorials, and provide training

Use backend engineering skills to enhance code reusability, optimization, testability, readability, and performance

Work with Product Owners, Team Leads, and Principal Engineers to ensure best practices and fulfil functional and non-functional requirements

Design, build, test, and automate IT products, focusing on Continuous Delivery, Test-Driven Development, and test automation

Set up IT environments, deploy products, and implement necessary changes while monitoring usage

Engage in agile processes, grooming, planning, and ensure acceptance criteria are met, while maintaining traceability of testing activities

Requirements :

Excellent in Java (Kotlin is a plus), and building RESTful APIs

Strong communication and presentation abilities

Proficient in SQL and one common database technology (e.g., Postgres, MySQL, MSSQL); NoSQL knowledge is a plus

Expertise in Java (8), Spring Framework, Microservices, and testing frameworks (e.g., JUnit, Mockito)

Experience with pair programming, continuous integration, test-driven development, and Agile methodologies

Working knowledge of Kubernetes, DevOps, Docker, and infrastructure as code

Passion for development, continual learning, and openness to new ideas

Full stack engineering with React, domain-driven design principles, code refactoring, design patterns, and community contributions

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