Software Engineer – Java / Full Stack (3 month contract)
Summary
3-month contract (extendable) in Abu Dhabi with a defense organisation, designing and deploying scalable Java/Spring Boot backend services and full-stack features (React/Angular/Vue) for mission-critical, AI-driven projects. Requires MOD security clearance, defense industry experience, plus Linux, Docker and CI/CD skills.
Contract: 3 Months – Potential for Extension
Defense industry experience & MOD security clearance IS A MUST!
About the Opportunity
We are partnering with a leading Defense organisation that is expanding its AI and software engineering capabilities in Abu Dhabi.
The company develops advanced technology solutions, working on complex, mission-critical projects that require high levels of performance, security and reliability.
They are looking for a Software Engineer to join their team on an initial 3-month contract, with the possibility of extension, contributing to the design, development and deployment of scalable software applications supporting innovative AI-driven projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop and maintain scalable backend applications using Java and Spring Boot.
- Develop secure APIs and integrate backend services with frontend applications and external systems.
- Contribute to full-stack development using modern frontend frameworks (Angular, React, Vue.js)
- Work with Linux environments, Docker and CI/CD pipelines to support reliable software delivery.
- Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to develop and deploy AI-driven solutions.
- Produce technical documentation, including architecture designs, testing plans and release documentation.
- Support the development of secure, high-performance applications for mission-critical environments.
- Minimum 4 years of professional software engineering experience.
- Strong hands-on experience with Java and Spring Boot.
- Experience designing and developing scalable backend services and REST APIs.
- Practical experience with frontend frameworks such as React, Angular or Vue.js.
- Strong knowledge of SQL databases, with exposure to NoSQL technologies.
- Hands-on experience working in Linux environments.
- Experience with CI/CD and DevOps tools, including Git, Jenkins, Jira, Artifactory and Sonar.
- Familiarity with Docker and production deployment processes.
- Strong understanding of software engineering best practices, testing and Agile methodologies.
- Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or a related technical discipline.
- Experience with Python, C or C++.
- Exposure to real-time software systems, radio protocols or wireless communications.
- Experience developing high-performance or mission-critical software applications.
- Familiarity with AI-powered development tools and AI/ML applications.
- Knowledge of Ansible, Bash scripting and infrastructure automation.
- French or Arabic language proficiency.