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Java Developer- Financial Credit Risk Control (Ref: 196877)

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About Us

In partnership with this organization, we present an opportunity for a seasoned Java Developer to contribute to a strategic portfolio within the UAE’s thriving fintech and technology landscape. Our client operates as a parent entity for a suite of consumer-oriented platforms, including Botim Ultra App, delivering scalable tech solutions and financial services across the region. We collaborate to identify top-tier talent who can drive robust software engineering, secure data practices, and resilient systems that scale with business demand.

Job Description

We are seeking a senior Java Engineer to join the financial credit risk control program, delivering high-performance components that support credit decisioning, fraud detection, and analytics across the lending lifecycle. The role centers on building resilient microservices and well-documented APIs that sustain pre- and post-loan workflows within a regulated, fast-moving environment.

Key Responsibilities

Design and implement Java-based risk modules covering application screening, fraud prevention, and loan monitoring.
Build high-availability API ecosystems capable of handling peak demand with sub-second latency for pre-loan processes and reliable performance post-loan.
Leverage modern Java frameworks (Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, Alibaba Cloud stack, Nacos, Apollo, Seata) to ensure microservice resilience, data integrity, and idempotent processing to mitigate duplicate lending.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field; minimum of 5 years of practical Java development within financial services or risk management domains.
Expertise in scalable microservices with RESTful APIs, event-driven designs, and cloud-native deployment.
Proficiency with Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, Alibaba Cloud components (Nacos, Apollo) and distributed transaction management (Seata).
Experience in performance tuning, profiling, and optimization to meet strict service level agreements.
Knowledge of security best practices, data privacy regulations, and secure coding standards.
Strong collaborative, communication, and problem-solving abilities to work across cross-functional teams.

Benefits

Market-competitive compensation aligned with UAE benchmarks.
Extensive health coverage for employee and dependents.
Employer-backed retirement savings plan.
Continued professional development opportunities and access to tech conferences.
Flexible work arrangements and a remote-friendly policy where feasible.

Other

Abu Dhabi fosters a vibrant innovation ecosystem with strong government backing for fintech and digital transformation. The selected candidate will join a diverse, multi-cultural team and contribute to strategic, cross-border initiatives across the Gulf region.

Charlie Day

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charlie.day@forsythbarnes.com

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