Backend Java Staff Engineer - Banking Sector

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Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt on site Until 8/22/2026 6+ years exp First posted April 21, 2026 Last posted June 23, 2026
Job description

Job Description:

Backend Java Staff Engineer :

Role Description The Java TL / Staff Engineer owns API and integrations capabilities/teams. He/she should be hands-on team member who actively consults the team to solve complex problems independently and assure knowledge sharing. Core Responsibilities

▪ Prepare low-level designs for team members, in collaboration with Solution/Software Architect

▪ Guides project teams on technology strategy related to coding practices, continuous integration and automated deployment ▪ Be hands on and engage in coding to help the team to develop his solution and solve all surfacing problems at hand Identifies and removes technical impediments

▪ Thought partners with the Product owner in story creation and acceptance criteria, and communicate tradeoffs effectively with Designers

▪ Constantly looking for better ways of solving technical problems and designing the solution, not afraid of challenging the status quo

▪ Provides the team a roadmap for implementing software engineering practices for higher code quality

▪ Reporting to Senior Engineering Manager Key Skills 6-7 YoE, Seen as expert in developing backend integration and REST API using Spring framework Java/Kotlin, micro-service and native-cloud

▪ Can assist and support in making architecture decisions at a team and product level Domain Expertise

▪ Seasoned software developer Java, Kotlin, Spring-boot, Spring-cloud, Junit, NoSQL DB, In memory cache, API Gateway, Design-Patterns, Logging, Spring Security, Maven, with deep insight into newest technologies such as Python .

▪ Hands-on experience in production Cloud Docker, DevOps CI/CD environments

▪ Nice to have experience in Azure Pipelines, Jenkins, Kubernetes, OpenAPI, Gradle, and Linux shell-scripting.

▪ Knowledge in any other languages such as NodeJS, GoLang, and/or Python a plus Agile/Digital Experience Experience in Agile Development, with specific Solution Architect (or similar) experience preferred

▪ Understands relationship with Product Owner, Scrum Master, Design and Quality

▪ Experience managing technical priorities within the Backlog Individual Skills

▪ Strong communication skills with ability to align the organization on complex technical decisions

▪ Active coach and mentor whose goals are to grow and maximize the team’s potential

▪ Strong leadership skills mainly inspirational and team-forming capabilities Mindset & Behaviors

▪ High energy and passionate individual who inspires teammates to reach their maximum potential

▪ Excited about trying new solutions outside standard approved

▪ Embraces a culture of trust, free thought complete transparency

▪ Brave and rebellious, willing to challenge status quo

Requirements

Job Special Requirements-

6-7 Years of experience, Seen as expert in developing backend integration and REST API using Spring framework Java/Kotlin, micro-service and native-cloud
▪ Seasoned software developer Java, Kotlin, Spring-boot, Spring-cloud, Junit, NoSQL DB, In memory cache, API Gateway, Design-Patterns, Logging, Spring Security, Maven, with deep insight into newest technologies such as Python .
▪ Hands-on experience in production Cloud Docker, DevOps CI/CD environments
▪ Nice to have experience in Azure Pipelines, Jenkins, Kubernetes, OpenAPI, Gradle, and Linux shell-scripting.
▪ Knowledge in any other languages such as NodeJS, GoLang, and/or Python a plus Agile/Digital Experience Experience in Agile Development, with specific Solution Architect (or similar) experience preferred
▪ Understands relationship with Product Owner, Scrum Master, Design and Quality

About this role

Summary

Develop and guide API, integration, and microservices for banking solutions.

Job title

Backend Java Staff Engineer

Experience level

6-7 years

Minimum experience

6+ years exp

Industry

banking

Location requirements

Cairo, Egypt; remote work not specified

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

JavaKotlinSpring-bootSpring-cloudNoSQLAPI GatewayDesign-PatternsSpring SecurityMavenDockerDevOpsCI/CD

Preferred skills

PythonAzure PipelinesJenkinsKubernetesOpenAPIGradleLinux shell-scriptingNodeJSGoLang

Specializations

backendjavaspring frameworkmicroservicecloud
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt

On-site City