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 Senior Java Software Engineer to help design and evolve a modern platform supporting mission-critical Customs operations.
You'll work on complex distributed systems, solve challenging engineering problems, and influence technical decisions that impact real-world trade operations.
We value engineers who combine strong software engineering fundamentals, architectural thinking, and practical use of modern AI development tools to deliver reliable, maintainable software.
Our Tech Stack
Java 17+ (21 preferred), Spring Boot, Apache Kafka, PostgreSQL, Oracle, Elasticsearch, Amazon S3, Docker, Kubernetes, and AI coding assistants.
Design and build scalable, reliable, and high-performance backend services using Java, Spring Boot, and modern distributed architectures.
Drive technical excellence through architectural discussions, design reviews, code reviews, and continuous improvement of engineering practices.
Own solutions end-to-end, from technical design and implementation to testing, deployment, and production optimization.
Solve complex engineering challenges involving distributed messaging, data consistency, concurrency, performance, and system reliability.
Leverage AI coding assistants and agents to accelerate development, testing, debugging, and refactoring while ensuring correctness, security, and maintainability.
Mentor engineers and collaborate with cross-functional teams in an international engineering environment.
Travel to our project offices when necessary.
5+ years of professional software development experience, with strong hands-on expertise in Java (17+) and Spring Boot.
Solid understanding of microservices, REST APIs, event-driven architectures, and distributed systems principles.
Strong SQL and database skills, including schema design, query optimization, and experience with relational databases such as PostgreSQL or Oracle.
Good understanding of Java concurrency, JVM internals, performance optimization, secure coding, and modern software design principles.
Experience with automated testing, CI/CD, Gradle or Maven, containerization, and application observability.
Practical experience using AI coding assistants (such as Claude Code, Codex, or equivalent tools), with the ability to critically evaluate AI-generated solutions.
Proven ability to troubleshoot complex production issues, make sound technical decisions, and mentor other engineers.
Fluency in English.
Availability and willingness to travel abroad when required is mandatory.
Nice to Have
Experience with Redis, Elasticsearch, or other caching and search technologies; Kubernetes, Helm, or GitOps.
Experience with AWS, GCP, or Azure.
Hands-on experience developing production AI-powered or agentic systems, including evaluation, guardrails, observability, and cost optimization.
Experience with Customs, international trade, taxation, or other government systems.
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.
Skills Required
- 5+ years of hands-on software development experience
- Strong Java expertise
- Extensive experience with Spring or Spring Boot
- Kotlin experience
- Strong knowledge of relational databases, SQL optimization, and ORM frameworks
- Understanding of microservices, distributed systems, REST APIs, and event-driven architecture using Kafka or similar technologies
- Understanding of JVM performance, multithreading, concurrency, and performance optimization
- Experience with automated testing, CI/CD, Gradle or Maven, containers, and observability tools
- Practical experience with AI coding assistants or agents such as Cursor or Claude Code
- Ability to use AI for complex development tasks and independently validate generated code
- Knowledge of Agile or Scrum practices
- Experience mentoring other engineers
- Strong communication and analytical skills
- Fluency in English
- Availability and willingness to travel abroad when required
What We Do
Webb Fontaine is a global trade technology company that provides AI-powered solutions for trade facilitation. It specializes in e-government software, customs modernization, and the development of single-window systems to help governments worldwide simplify customs procedures, improve revenue collection, and enhance international trade efficiency.
