The posting
About Webb Fontaine
Founded in 2002, Webb Fontaine is a global trade technology company headquartered in Dubai, with projects spanning the Middle East, Africa, Asia, South America and beyond. We partner with governments worldwide, providing cutting-edge solutions to boost their revenue by streamlining trade and logistics operations across the entire trade spectrum.
At Webb Fontaine, we're crafting a legacy of innovation with a mission to transform the landscape of trade through technology. This wouldn’t be possible without our team of exceptional individuals who are at the core of our success.
Build the technology powering international trade.
We're looking for a Mid-Level Java Software Engineer to help build a modern, scalable platform supporting mission-critical Customs operations.
You'll work on real distributed systems, grow your architectural skills alongside experienced engineers, and use modern AI tools to deliver reliable, maintainable software.
Our Tech Stack
Java 17+, Spring Boot, Apache Kafka, PostgreSQL, Oracle, Elasticsearch, Amazon S3, Kubernetes, and AI coding assistants.
Key responsibilities
- Build and maintain scalable, reliable backend services using Java, Spring Boot, and event-driven architectures.
- Apply best practices in software design, testing, code reviews, and CI/CD.
- Troubleshoot production issues and optimize application performance.
- Use AI coding assistants and agents to accelerate development, generate tests, refactor code, and debug issues.
- Review and validate AI-generated code for correctness, security, and maintainability.
- Collaborate with the team.
- Travel to our project offices when necessary.
Qualifications
- 3+ years of professional Java development experience, including Spring Boot.
- Solid knowledge of SQL databases, Kafka, microservices, and event-driven architecture.
- Understanding of JVM performance, multithreading, and concurrency.
- Experience with automated testing, CI/CD, and containerized applications.
- Practical experience with AI coding assistants such as Claude Code or Codex, with the ability to critically evaluate generated code.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Fluency in English .
- Availability and willingness to travel to project offices are mandatory.
Nice-to-have qualifications
- Experience with AWS, GCP, or Azure.
- Kubernetes, Elasticsearch, or observability tools (Grafana, Prometheus).
- Experience with Customs, trade, or government systems.
Benefits
- Equal opportunity advocacy: We promote equality, creating a diverse and inclusive environment.
- Competitive compensation: Enjoy a competitive salary that rewards your contributions.
- Health and Wellness: We provide comprehensive medical coverage.
- Global collaboration: Join a world-class team with a global presence and international clients.
- Investment in you: We invest in your growth and development, valuing our employees as top talent.
- Work-life balance: We support a healthy work-life balance for your well-being.
- Training support: We offer a comprehensive learning and development program.
We offer benefits tailored to each location, considering the specific regulations and conditions of each country. These will be discussed with candidates during the selection process.



