Backend Developer (Abu Dhabi, UAE)

Summary

The IT company Andersen invites a Backend Developer in Abu Dhabi to join its team for working with a company from UAE.

The customer is a government entity that manages public affairs and oversees various corporate and philanthropic projects. The company is embarking on a transformative digital journey to enhance its operational efficiency and customer experiences.

The project focuses on digital transformation in the UAE to develop and support digital solutions, enhance social services, strengthen public engagement, advance international relations, and optimize administrative processes.

Technology stack: Python/Java, Spring Boot, FastAPI, Elasticsearch, PostgreSQL, Swagger/OpenAPI, CDN, Kong, Keycloak.

Responsibilities

• Developing and maintaining REST/gRPC APIs using Spring Boot (transition to FastAPI planned on the next steps).
• Securing APIs via Keycloak/AD/ADFS (OIDC/SAML); implement RBAC, rate limiting, and policies using Kong/WSO2.
• Designing and optimizing schemas and queries in Oracle/PostgreSQL.
• Working on backend for mobile applications.
• Configuring and operating CDN (CloudFront, Cloudflare, Fastly, Akamai) for storing and delivering large media files.
• Integrating notification systems: SMTP (DKIM/SPF/DMARC), SMPP, push notifications (APNs/FCM or self-hosted).
• Implementing ETL/ELT/Batch processes, including CDC.
• Using Elasticsearch/Elastic APM for search, tracing, and log analytics.
• Maintaining documentation: OpenAPI specs, DB schemas, CDN and notification configs.
• Collaborating in an Agile environment within a cross-functional team.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related field.
• Experience building microservices with Spring Boot and/or FastAPI for 5+ years.
• Strong proficiency in Python or Java, with willingness to transition to FastAPI.
• Experience with Elasticsearch (critical), and any relational database (e.g., PostgreSQL).
• Understanding of CDN configuration and operation.
• Experience with API Gateways and Identity Providers (preferably Kong + Keycloak).
• Familiarity with Swagger/OpenAPI.
• Experience working on mobile app backends.
• Experience working in an Agile environment.
• Level of English – from Intermediate+ and above.

Desired skills

• Understanding of Oracle SOA Suite 12.2.1.4 (BPEL, OSB, Mediators, Adapters) — ability to read and analyze existing APIs.
• Integration experience with Oracle E-Business Suite R12.2.
• WebLogic Server administration for SOA deployments.
• Experience with Rocket.Chat and ChatOps workflows.
• Experience with self-hosted Appwrite.
• Working knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, Helm.
• Familiarity with TypeScript and/or Go.

Reasons to join us

• Experience in teamwork with leaders in FinTech, Healthcare, Retail, Telecom, and others. Andersen cooperates with such businesses as Samsung, Siemens, Johnson & Johnson, BNP Paribas, Ryanair, Mercedes, TUI, Verivox, Allianz, T-Systems, etc..
• The opportunity to change the project and/or develop expertise in an interesting business domain.
• Job conditions – you can work both fully remotely and from the office or can choose a hybrid variant.
• Guarantee of professional, financial, and career growth! The company has introduced systems of mentoring and adaptation for each new employee.
• The opportunity to earn up to an additional 1,000 USD per month, depending on the level of expertise, which will be included in the annual bonus, by participating in the company's activities.
• Access to the corporate training portal, where the entire knowledge base of the company is collected and which is constantly updated.
• Bright corporate life (parties / pizza days / PlayStation / fruits / coffee / snacks / movies).
• Certification compensation (AWS, PMP, etc).
• Referral program.
• English courses.
• Private health insurance and compensation for sports activities.

Join us!