Role Overview We are seeking a skilled and self-driven Fullstack Developer to join a leading bank in Abu Dhabi. This role will initially work alongside external consultants to build and integrate a React web application, React Native micro-app, and Java-based backend microservices hosted on AWS. Following a structured handover period, the successful candidate will take full ownership of the codebase, deployments, and production operations. This is an 8-month contract with the potential for extension.
Key Responsibilities
- Collaborate with external development consultants to build a React.js web trading interface, React Native micro-app integrated into existing mobile banking channels, and Java-based backend microservices using Spring Boot/Spring Cloud on AWS.
- Implement integrations with third-party trading APIs covering order placement, market data, funding, and account services.
- Set up and optimize CI/CD pipelines via GitHub Actions for multi-environment deployments.
- Ensure security compliance including OAuth, API key management, and secure storage via AWS Secrets Manager/KMS.
- Absorb and document the full codebase, architecture, deployment processes, and operational runbooks during the handover phase.
- Take complete ownership of platform maintenance, production support, and new feature development post-handover.
- Monitor systems using AWS CloudWatch and respond to production incidents with minimal downtime.
- Participate in architecture discussions, code reviews, and Agile sprint ceremonies.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- 8+ years of fullstack development experience, with at least 2–3 years in React, Java, and AWS deployments.
- Proficiency in React.js (Hooks, Context API, Redux/Zustand) and React Native.
- Strong backend development experience in Java 11+ with Spring Boot and Spring Cloud.
- REST API and WebSocket development experience.
- Familiarity with event-driven processing (Kafka, RabbitMQ, or AWS SQS/SNS).
- Database experience across PostgreSQL/MySQL and NoSQL solutions.
- AWS experience including EKS/ECS, RDS, S3, Secrets Manager, and CloudWatch.
- Strong documentation skills covering code, architecture, and operational runbooks.
- Agile/Scrum experience and excellent stakeholder communication skills.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent.
Preferred Attributes
- Experience in micro-frontend architecture for web and mobile applications.
- Familiarity with OWASP and PCI-DSS secure coding practices.
- Exposure to OAuth/OpenID Connect integration.
- Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform/CloudFormation).
- Prior fintech or trading platform experience is highly preferred.
Halian Group: With over 28 years of experience, we have come to understand that innovation is the only way to provide agile, practical solutions that transform businesses and careers. Our resourcing and smart services help you to realise tomorrow's potential. Discover the amazing things possible when you bring the right people and the right technologies together. At Halian, we recognise that diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are essential to building high-performing teams for our clients. We are committed to connecting organisations with top talent from all backgrounds, ensuring that every individual feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of race, gender, disability, or any other characteristic that makes them unique. #LI-CC1
