Senior Full Stack Engineer – Java and React – Dubai, UAE
Position Overview
Senior Full Stack Engineer role focuses on designing, building, and evolving enterprise-grade platforms with a strong emphasis on backend engineering using Java, supported by modern cloud-native and frontend technologies. This position suits highly experienced engineers who combine deep technical expertise with architectural thinking and a proactive, ownership-driven mindset in Dubai, UAE.
Job Details
Country: UAE
City: Dubai
Industry: I T and Services
Function: IT-Software Development
Salary: 22000–30000 monthly (Market estimated)
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time
Role Summary
The Senior Full Stack Engineer will take ownership of backend-heavy development while contributing to full stack solutions where required. The role involves building scalable Java-based services, integrating with cloud and data platforms, and actively shaping architecture and technical direction, particularly within data-driven and open finance environments.
Key Responsibilities
* Design, develop, and maintain backend services with Java as the primary technology
* Build and integrate cloud-native services, primarily on AWS
* Orchestrate service-to-service communication, including integrations with Lambda and Python-based services
* Contribute to frontend development using React.js where needed
* Design and improve system architecture with a focus on scalability, performance, and reliability
* Work on data-centric projects, pipelines, and service orchestration layers
* Proactively identify technical gaps, propose improvements, and challenge design assumptions
* Collaborate closely with product, data, and engineering teams to deliver robust solutions
* Ensure high code quality, security, and best engineering practices across the stack
Candidate Requirements
* Minimum 10 years experience in software engineering
* Strong and proven backend expertise in Java
* Experience as a full stack engineer with working knowledge of React.js
* Solid experience working with cloud platforms, preferably AWS
* Experience integrating distributed services, APIs, and serverless components
* Background in data platforms or data-heavy systems is a strong advantage
* Knowledge of open finance domain is an added advantage
* Strong understanding of system design, architecture patterns, and scalable platforms
Technical Skills
* Java backend development
* Cloud-native development on AWS
* Serverless integration with Lambda and Python services
* RESTful and event-driven service orchestration
* React.js frontend development
* Data integration and backend plumbing
Behavioral Skills
* Self-starter with strong ownership mentality
* Proactive problem solver who challenges requirements and architecture constructively
* Ability to think like a mini engineering manager and influence technical direction
* Strong communication and collaboration skills
* Comfortable working with ambiguity and shaping solutions end-to-end
What We Offer
* Competitive monthly salary in UAE Dirhams
* Opportunity to influence architecture and engineering standards
* Exposure to data platforms and open finance initiatives
* Collaborative environment with high technical ownership and autonomy
About the Company
The organization is a technology-driven enterprise in Dubai delivering modern, cloud-based platforms within data-intensive and finance-related domains. With a strong focus on engineering excellence, scalability, and innovation, the company provides an environment where senior engineers can play a key role in shaping systems, architecture, and long-term technical strategy.



