A reputable leading technology partner for financial institutions across the GCC and MENA region is looking for a motivated Junior Software Engineer to join their backend engineering team at its Beirut- Hazmieh office. The ideal candidate will work alongside senior architects and developers to design, build, and enhance microservices and integration layers supporting enterprise-grade banking and fin-tech platforms across the GCC region.

This is a hands-on technical role within a structured Agile delivery environment, offering learning opportunities in modern Java ecosystems, distributed systems architecture, and DevOps practices.

We value professionals who stay current with evolving technology trends, embrace AI-powered development tools to enhance productivity and code quality, and demonstrate ownership, adaptability, and a strong commitment to continuous learning and professional growth.

Key Responsibilities:

Design, develop, and maintain RESTful APIs and microservices using Java 17+ and Spring Boot
Build and consume REST APIs following OpenAPI/Swagger specifications with proper request/response modeling
Develop integration microservices across facade, domain, integration, and utility architectural layers
Implement event-driven messaging patterns using Apache Kafka (producers, consumers, topic management)
Write clean, testable code with JUnit 5, Mockito, and integration testing best practices
Work with relational databases (PostgreSQL/MySQL) using Spring Data JPA and Hibernate
Participate in CI/CD pipeline development and maintenance using GitLab CI/CD
Contribute to technical documentation, API specifications, and system design documents
Participate in code reviews (giving opinion/explanation), sprint planning, and daily standups in an Agile/Scrum environment
Leverage AI-powered development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Claude, ChatGPT) to accelerate coding, debugging, and documentation workflows
Stay current with emerging Java ecosystem trends, frameworks, and industry best practices through continuous learning

Technical Requirements:

Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related technical degree
1-2 years of experience in software development (Backend)
Solid understanding of Java fundamentals (OOP, Collections, Generics, Streams, Exception Handling)
Hands-on experience with Spring Boot (Spring MVC, Spring Data, Spring Security basics)
Understanding of RESTful API design principles, HTTP methods, status codes, and content negotiation
Familiarity with Apache Kafka or willingness to learn event-driven architectures quickly
Basic knowledge of SQL and relational database concepts
Experience with Git (Gitlab) version control and branching strategies
Familiarity with build tools: Maven or Gradle
Proficiency in using AI-assisted development tools (Copilot, Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor) for code generation, review, and problem-solving
Demonstrated ability to stay up to date with the latest market trends, technologies, and best practices in the Java ecosystem

Soft Requirements:

Very good command of English and strong communication skills
Strong problem solving and analytical thinking abilities
Eager learner with genuine curiosity about software engineering
Collaborative team player who communicates clearly within cross-functional teams
Detail oriented engineer committed to writing clean, maintainable, and readable code
Strong listening skills and openness to constructive feedback
Growth minded professional willing to continuously improve and challenge themselves
Willingness to stay updated with evolving technologies and industry best practices
Open to relocation to KSA or project-based travel as needed.

Additional Technical Exposure:

Experience with Kubernetes or Docker Compose for local development
Knowledge of message queue systems( Kafka ,RabbitMQ, ActiveMQ)
Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools (ELK Stack, Prometheus, Grafana)
Understanding of banking/fintech domain concepts
Experience with OpenAPI/Swagger code generation tools
Basic knowledge of Linux system administration
Exposure to cloud platforms (GCP or AWS or Azure)
Basic understanding of containerization with Docker

Benefits:

Performance-Based Bonuses and annual salary reviews
Additional benefits and allowances will be provided for relocation and travel.
Comprehensive Health Insurance
Paid Time Off including vacation days, sick leave, and public holidays
Mentorship Program with senior developers and technical leads
Clear Career Growth Path with structured promotion opportunities Access to Modern Tech Stack & Tools
Collaborative & Supportive Team Environment
Direct interaction with international clients and cross-functional stakeholders
Involvement in real-world enterprise projects from day one
Exposure to end-to-end software development lifecycle

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