Backend Software Developer
Hands-on backend developer at Iberdrola Innovation Middle East in Doha, building and shipping services for a multi-tenant, cloud-native SaaS platform. Day to day: Java/Spring Boot REST APIs, unit/integration testing, SQL and schema work, Docker/CI-CD delivery on GCP, code reviews, and documentation under a Digital Architect's guidance.
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Doha, Qatar
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Full time
- Experience
- Not specified
- Category
- Backend
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Software Engineering or equivalent verifiable hands-on experience
- 3+ years hands-on backend development with Java as primary language
- Java 17+, solid command of the language and ecosystem
- Spring Boot (REST controllers, dependency injection, configuration, data access)
- Automated testing (JUnit, mocking, integration tests)
- Git and pull-request workflow
- Agile squad experience with version control, PR-based review, automated build/deployment pipelines
- Clear written English
Nice to have
- REST API design & implementation
- SQL and relational data modelling
- Docker & containerised deployment
- Cloud platforms (GCP: Cloud Run, Cloud SQL, Pub/Sub, or AWS/Azure equivalents)
- Foundational Python (to collaborate with Data/AI engineers)
- Relevant technical certification in software engineering or cloud platforms
- GCP or equivalent AWS/Azure certifications (Software Engineering / Solutions Architecting)
Full description
Position Description: At Iberdrola Innovation Middle East we are building a suite of highly scalable, cloud-native SaaS products, and we are looking for a Backend Developer to join one of our core development squads. This is a hands-on, delivery-focused role for someone who already writes solid Java and wants to grow fast in a modern cloud environment. You will build and maintain the services behind our multi-tenant SaaS platform, working shoulder to shoulder with the squad's Digital Architect, who will review your code, guide your technical decisions, and help you level up, and other software developers. We are looking for someone who writes clean, tested code, asks good questions, takes feedback well, and finishes what they start.
Primary mission: Deliver well-tested, production-ready backend features for our cloud-native SaaS products, under the technical guidance of the squad's Digital Architect.
Key stakeholders: Digital Architect (direct manager), Squad Software Developers, Product Manager, Data/AI Engineers.
Employment type: Full-time
Jobs to Be Done: Lead the Frontend Engineering Team: Manage, grow, and set the technical direction for all frontend engineers. Own hiring, code review standards, individual development plans, and the allocation of frontend capacity across squads and platform work. Feature Development: Implement backend features and REST APIs in Java (Spring Boot) for our SaaS products, from a defined ticket through to a running service in production. Testing as Part of the Work: Write unit and integration tests for everything you build. Tests are part of the deliverable, not a separate task to be done later. Code Review Participation: Submit small, reviewable pull requests and act on review feedback quickly. Review your peers' code and learn from theirs. Bug Fixing & Support: Investigate and fix defects in your squad's services, including reproducing issues from logs and traces, and supporting releases when your code is involved. Data Layer Work: Write and optimise SQL queries, design straightforward schemas and migrations, and work with the platform's persistence layer under guidance. Cloud-Native Delivery: Containerise and ship your services through the squad's existing CI/CD pipelines; understand what happens to your code after the merge. Collaboration: Work with the Product Manager to clarify requirements before coding, and with Data/AI Engineers when your services consume or expose data and model outputs. Documentation: Keep API contracts and technical notes current for the components you own.
Education Requirements: Minimum: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent verifiable hands-on software engineering experience. Preferred: Relevant technical certification in software engineering or cloud platforms.
Licenses/Accreditations (nice to have): GCP or equivalent AWS/Azure certifications related to either Software Engineering / Solutions Architecting.