Job Information
Arrow Electronics Senior Java Software Engineer in Egypt
Position:
Senior Java Software Engineer
Job Description:
Senior Java Software Engineer
Job Summary
We are looking for a Senior Java Software Engineer to build, enhance, and maintain scalable backend systems. You will work across the software development lifecycle, contribute to solution design, and deliver reliable, high-quality software that directly impacts business outcomes.
This role focuses on strong Java engineering fundamentals, with exposure to modern cloud, DevOps, data, and AI-enabled integrations.
Core Responsibilities
Design, develop, and maintain Java-based backend services across multiple releases.
Implement new features, handle change requests, and resolve production defects.
Estimate tasks accurately and deliver within agreed timelines.
Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code following clean code principles.
Debug and troubleshoot complex issues to identify root causes efficiently.
Write unit tests using JUnit and follow test-driven development (TDD) practices.
Participate in solution and technical design discussions, applying appropriate design patterns.
Develop and maintain RESTful APIs.
Collaborate closely with team members and cross-functional teams (QA, DevOps).
Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and deployment processes using existing DevOps tooling.
Continuously learn and adopt new technologies relevant to backend engineering.
DevOps & Deployment (Expected Exposure, Not Ownership)
Work with Docker-based deployments across different environments.
Integrate applications into existing CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, Kubernetes).
Support smooth releases and environment stability in collaboration with DevOps teams.
Security & Quality
Apply secure coding practices and follow OWASP Top 10 guidelines.
Implement authentication and authorization using JWT / OAuth2.
Ensure high code quality through reviews, testing, and automation.
Required Qualifications
Experience & Education
5+ years of professional experience in Java software development.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience.
Core Technical Skills (Must-Have)
Java: Java 17 or Java 21
Spring Ecosystem: Spring, Spring Boot, Spring Data, Spring Security, Spring Cloud
Architecture: OOP principles, design patterns, clean code
Databases: Oracle or MySQL, database design, ERD
ORM: JPA / Hibernate
Testing: JUnit and unit testing practices
APIs: RESTful web services
Messaging: Apache Kafka
Build & Version Control: Maven, Git
Developer Productivity Tools: Windsurf
Experience integrating Generative AI or LLM APIs into backend systems.
Interest in applying AI to improve automation, data processing, or developer productivity is highly valued.
Nice-to-Have
(Experience in these areas is a plus, not a requirement)
Search & Indexing: Elasticsearch
Monitoring & Observability: Prometheus, Grafana
Big Data: Apache Spark.
Cloud Platforms: AWS
What We Offer
Opportunity to work on impactful systems with real business value.
Exposure to modern backend architecture, cloud-native tools, and AI-enabled solutions.
Collaborative engineering culture with strong technical ownership.
Continuous learning and professional growth.
Location:
EG-Cairo, Egypt (Al Emdad & Al Tamween)
Time Type:
Full time
Job Category:
Information Technology
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