About Octopus by RTG
Octopus by RTG is the tech hiring and outsourcing arm of Robusta Technology Group , dedicated to connecting exceptional tech talent with top-tier organizations across the MENA, GCC, Europe, the US, and Canada . We specialize in building strong, long-term partnerships between skilled professionals and innovative companies. Our mission is to empower growth, innovation, and excellence by matching the right talent with the right opportunities.
Currently, we are hiring a Sr. Backend Developer for one of our partner organizations in KSA on a 1-year contract , offering the opportunity to contribute to exciting projects within a dynamic and forward-thinking environment.
Main Responsibilities
Backend Development & Architecture
- Design, develop, and maintain scalable, secure backend systems using Java and Spring Boot .
- Contribute to architecture design ensuring modularity, maintainability, and high performance.
- Build and manage microservices-based architectures .
API & Integration
Develop and maintain RESTful APIs and integrate them with internal and external systems.Ensure smooth data exchange between services and databases.Database Management
Design, manage, and optimize SQL (PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle) and NoSQL (MongoDB, Cassandra) databases.Ensure data integrity , performance , and scalability .Code Quality & Performance
Write clean, well-documented, and testable code following best practices.Conduct unit and integration testing using frameworks like JUnit and Mockito .Optimize system performance, latency, and throughput .Collaboration & Mentorship
Collaborate closely with front-end developers , product managers , and DevOps teams .Mentor junior developers and lead code reviews to uphold standards.Security & DevOps
Implement security best practices , including authentication and authorization (OAuth2, JWT).Contribute to CI / CD pipelines , deployments, and monitoring systems.Continuous Improvement
Stay updated with new technologies in the Java & Spring Boot ecosystem .Suggest and adopt tools to enhance productivity and code quality.Requirements
Experience & Technical Skills
4+ years of professional experience in Java development , primarily with Spring Boot .Strong proficiency in Java 8+ (streams, lambdas, etc.).Expertise in Spring Boot ecosystem : Spring Data, Spring Security, Spring Cloud.Hands-on experience with Microservices architecture .Proficient in RESTful API design and integration.Solid experience with SQL (PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle) and NoSQL (MongoDB, Redis, Cassandra).Familiarity with message brokers (Kafka, RabbitMQ).Understanding of Docker, Kubernetes , and containerized deployments.Experience with testing frameworks (JUnit, Mockito).Strong knowledge of authentication & authorization mechanisms (OAuth2, JWT).Experience with CI / CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI, CircleCI).Proficiency with Git and branching strategies (GitFlow).Familiarity with cloud platforms (OCI, GCP).Soft Skills
Excellent problem-solving and analytical thinking .Strong communication and teamwork abilities.Proven mentorship and leadership capabilities.Self-motivated and capable of working independently .Quick to learn and adapt to new technologies .Preferred Qualifications
Experience with Spring Cloud , GraphQL , or Kubernetes .Familiarity with Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban).Experience with ElasticSearch , Solr , or event-driven architecture (CQRS / Event Sourcing) .