Senior Backend Java Spring Boot Developer - Immediate hire (Remotely) - job 1 of 2

Who we are;

Octopus by RTG is enabling a key partner organization to grow their tech teams while focusing on AI. We are currently looking for the right pioneers to join the team!

Octopus is proud to be part of the Robusta Technology Group (RTG), a leading tech group. With a decade of experience and a successful track record of delivering over 300 projects across Europe, the Middle East, and North America, RTG has established itself as a preferred employer in the Egyptian market. Octopus and Robusta are building a bridge between Europe and Africa, creating tailored hub solutions to connect companies with top talent across the globe.

Octopus is specialized in rapidly assembling remote & onsite global tech teams that are fully aligned with the culture and practices of a particular brand. By providing tailored hubs to suit its clients needs, Octopus gives companies all the advantages of remote work and offshoring without all the negatives.

You will be working with one of our partners in Saudi that is transforming the insurance industry in the Kingdom with smart, instant, and purposeful solutions

• Design, develop, and maintain high-quality backend services and APIs using Java Spring Boot.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.
• Optimize applications for performance, scalability, and reliability.
• Implement best practices for coding, security, and API design.
• Work with databases such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, or other relational and NoSQL databases.
• Develop and maintain microservices architecture.
• Ensure robust testing (unit, integration, and performance) to improve software quality.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve software defects and issues.
• Stay updated with the latest industry trends, tools, and technologies.
• Mentor and guide junior developers in best practices and architecture decisions.

• 5+ years of experience in backend development using Java.
• Strong expertise in Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Security, and Hibernate.
• Experience with RESTful API design and development.
• Proficiency in working with SQL and NoSQL databases.
• Hands-on experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Solid understanding of Microservices architecture and Event-Driven Architecture.
• Knowledge of cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP is a plus.
• Familiarity with message brokers (RabbitMQ, Kafka, etc.).
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in an Agile development environment.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

• Salary tied with the $ rate
• Social and Medical Insurance