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Onsite
Available
Location: Dubai, UAE (Onsite)
Employment Type: Full-time
Experience: 5+ years
About Us:
First Orion is a telecommunications technology company focused on restoring trust and transparency to phone communication. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in North Little Rock, Arkansas (USA), First Orion provides solutions that protect consumers from scam and spoofed calls while enabling businesses to reach customers through branded calling experiences.
The Dubai office is part of First Orion’s global engineering and operations presence, working closely with U.S.-based teams in a highly collaborative, distributed environment.
About the role:
We are looking for a Software Engineer with 5+ years of experience in Java and Spring Boot development. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working across backend services, cloud technologies, databases, and frontend integrations. You will be responsible for building and maintaining scalable applications, developing APIs and microservices, and contributing to the design and delivery of secure, high-performing software solutions.
What you'll do:
Design, develop, and maintain applications using Java and Spring Boot.
Build and support REST APIs and microservices that power internal and customer-facing applications.
Design, integrate, and maintain APIs across multiple systems and platforms.
Develop and optimize database solutions using PostgreSQL, MySQL, or other relational databases.
Build, deploy, and support applications running in AWS environments.
Work with Docker and containerized applications to support scalable deployments.
Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and software delivery processes.
Implement secure application designs, including authentication and authorization mechanisms.
Collaborate with frontend developers to support integrations with web applications and user interfaces.
Participate in code reviews and follow Git-based development workflows.
Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve technical issues across applications and environments.
Work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable, scalable, and high-quality software solutions.
What you'll need:
5+ years of software development experience
Strong hands-on experience with Java
Strong experience with Spring Boot
REST API and microservices development
Experience designing and integrating APIs
Good knowledge of relational databases such as PostgreSQL / MySQL
Experience with AWS services
Familiarity with Docker, containers, and CI/CD
Good understanding of application security, authentication, and authorization
Experience with Git-based development workflows
Basic to good understanding of frontend technologies such as JavaScript / TypeScript / React / Angular
Strong debugging and problem-solving skills
Nice to have:
Android development knowledge
iOS development knowledge
Flutter experience
Experience with messaging/event-driven systems
Experience with high-volume API platforms
Telecom or calling-platform experience
Our work environment is energetic, focused, fun, and collaborative. We’ve created a unique culture built on trust, transparency, and empowerment, where employees are encouraged to take ownership, make decisions, and contribute to the success of the business. Our team is passionate about what we do and driven to make a meaningful impact every day. At First Orion, everyone plays an important role in the bigger picture.
Working hours and employment terms will comply with applicable United Arab Emirates labor laws.
This role is based in Dubai, UAE. We offer a competitive benefits package that includes:
First Orion is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic.
By applying for this role, you acknowledge that your personal data will be processed in accordance with First Orion's privacy policy.
