Business Development Executive

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Java Developer to join our engineering team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing and developing high-performance, scalable, and resilient microservices. You will work at the intersection of complex backend logic, real-time data streaming, and cloud infrastructure to deliver seamless user experiences. 

Key Responsibilities

• System Design: Architect and develop robust, scalable, and maintainable backend services using Java and Spring Boot.
• Scalability: Build distributed systems capable of handling high traffic and large datasets with low latency.
• Database Management: Design and optimize complex schemas in both Relational (SQL) and NoSQL databases, ensuring data integrity and performance.
• Event-Driven Architecture: Implement real-time messaging and data pipelines using Apache Kafka.
• Cloud Infrastructure: Deploy and manage services on cloud platforms (AWS or GCP), leveraging managed services to improve system reliability.
• Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams to define requirements, participate in code reviews, and mentor junior developers.  

Technical Requirements

• Core Java: Deep expertise in Java (8 or higher), including concurrency, multithreading, and JVM tuning.
• Frameworks: Strong experience with Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, and Hibernate/JPA.
• Messaging: Proven experience with Apache Kafka for event streaming and asynchronous processing.
• Cloud: Proficiency in AWS (EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda) or GCP (GCE, GCS, Cloud SQL, Pub/Sub).
• Databases: Solid knowledge of PostgreSQL, MySQL, or Oracle, alongside NoSQL experience (e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra, or Redis).
• DevOps & Tools: Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab CI, or GitHub Actions).  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Microservices Architecture and Domain-Driven Design (DDD).
• Understanding of distributed caching strategies and load balancing.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a "clean code" mentality.  

1. Corporate Finance & Controls:

• Financial Oversight:

 Provide excellent leadership and management of Group Finance, measured by the effectiveness,

engagement and business units’ respect of the team.

 Build productive working relationships with stakeholders to understand their business operations

and the financial information needs of end users.

 Manage relationships with others across the Group to achieve alignment in key business strategies

and decisions.

 Collaborate, design, implement and review finance systems, policies and procedures to ensure

continuous improvement and contemporary, relevant practices.

 Oversee all month-end closing activities, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant financial

reporting.

 Lead the budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis processes, integrating insights into overall

division planning.

 Provide strategic advice on accounting policies, ensuring alignment with group standards and

regulatory requirements.

 Act as the primary point of contact for Group Accounts and Internal Audit, coordinating all

communication and reporting.

• Capital Allocation & Investment Strategy:

 Offer financial insights to optimize capital allocation across Company’s projects and initiatives.

 Collaborate with the executive team to evaluate ROI for potential investments, expansions, and

capital projects.

• Strategic Financial Modelling:

 Develop and maintain comprehensive financial models to support long-term strategic planning,

including scenario analysis for critical business decisions.

 Assess the financial impacts of new initiatives and recommend adjustments to align with

Company’s financial goals.

• Performance Metrics & Benchmarking:

 Design and implement performance metrics and benchmarking standards, driving continuous

improvement in both financial and operational performance.

2. Management Accounting:

• Accounting Oversight:

 Oversee finance systems managing transaction flows from source through interfaces to the general

ledger.

 Ensure finance ledgers are maintained on a timely basis, are accurate and complete, and are

structured for the dual purpose of providing relevant information to internal users and meeting

statutory obligations.

 Ensure reporting functions and responses to ad hoc requests for financial-related information are

appropriately delivered.

• Cost and Revenue Analysis:

 Manage the COMPANY Group’s financial reporting obligations, with responsibility for the

preparation and lodgement of compliant full-year and half-year consolidated accounts.

 Perform in-depth analysis of revenues and costs across customers, vendors, projects, business

units, and service lines, identifying areas for financial optimization.

 Oversee cost management initiatives, including policy formulation, variance analysis, and

implementation of zero-based budgeting principles.

 Prepare annual budgets for holding company entities.

 Perform the accounting function for Company business units.

• Enhanced Financial Intelligence:

 Develop real-time financial dashboards and reporting tools, enabling proactive management and

strategic decision-making by internal stakeholders.

• Systems and Process Improvement:

 Lead process automation and technology integration initiatives within finance and commercial

functions, enhancing efficiency and accuracy.

3. Commercial Activities:

• Bid & Proposal Development:

 Provide financial analysis and strategic input on bids, proposals, and pricing structures to secure

profitable COMPANY projects.

 Work closely with the sales team to ensure that commercial terms align with Company’s financial

targets and risk thresholds.

• Strategic Supplier Relationship Management:

 Cultivate and maintain strategic relationships with key suppliers, ensuring contract terms support

Company’s financial and operational objectives.

 Conduct quarterly business reviews with suppliers to monitor and ensure alignment with

contractual commitments.

• Lead Commercial Negotiations:

 Approve deal calculations in line with authority tables and negotiate favorable commercial terms

with suppliers and customers.

 Oversee vendor financing arrangements and collaborate with credit control on establishing

acceptable payment terms.

4. Collaboration with Corporate Support Functions:

• Manage Receivables: In collaboration with Company Group’s Credit Management team, oversee aged

receivables, ensuring alignment with cash flow targets and minimizing outstanding amounts. Address

persistent payment delays in partnership with business units, credit management, and customers.

Establish customer creditworthiness policies to mitigate risk and support sustainable collections.

• Policy Development: Formulate and enforce policies that ensure compliance with corporate governance,

regulatory standards, and vendor requirements.

• Ensure Legal & Compliance Alignment: Act as the main liaison for in-house legal and corporate secretary,

overseeing contract terms, renewals, and legal matters. Manage disputes through litigation or alternative

resolution, coordinating with legal advisors. Maintain vendor compliance, ensuring regulatory adherence.

• Support Human Capital Management: In collaboration with Company Group’s HR team, act as the main

liaison for in-house legal and corporate secretary, overseeing contract terms, renewals, and legal matters.

Manage disputes through litigation or alternative resolution, coordinating with legal advisors. Maintain

vendor compliance, ensuring regulatory adherence.

• Talent Development: Implement training programs for finance and commercial teams to support

divisional goals and ensure succession planning for critical roles.

5. Risk Management:

• Enterprise Risk Assessment: Conduct regular assessments to identify financial, operational, and market

risks, developing appropriate mitigation strategies. Regularly review the risk landscape with senior

management.

• Crisis & Contingency Planning: Develop contingency plans to manage potential disruptions, including

currency volatility, supply chain risks, and project delays.

• Risk Registry Maintenance: Maintain and regularly update the division’s risk registry, ensuring that all

risks are effectively tracked, monitored, and mitigated.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 15-20 years of experience in senior finance and commercial roles, with a strong focus on

COMPANY, technology, or related industries, preferably in the Middle East.

• Proven ability to manage large-scale financial operations, including P&L responsibility, commercial

negotiations, and risk management.

• Demonstrated experience in implementing and maintaining strong financial controls within a large

organization.

• Experience in managing strategic business partnerships with global IT brands, negotiating high-value

contracts, and driving financial performance for complex, high-growth businesses.

• Strong stakeholder management skills, with a proven ability to engage effectively with senior executives

and external stakeholders.

EDUCATION & SKILLS

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field is required. A

Master’s degree or equivalent postgraduate qualification is preferred.

• Professional certifications such as CPA, ACCA, or CIMA are highly desirable.

Skills:

• Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to mentor and develop high-performing

teams.

• Excellent financial acumen, with expertise in financial planning, analysis, reporting, and the

implementation of financial controls.

• Strong commercial negotiation skills, particularly in contract and deal structuring.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage with senior executives and

external stakeholders.

• In-depth knowledge of financial regulations, corporate governance, and risk management frameworks.

• Proficiency in financial software, ERP systems, and advanced Excel skills.

Job Summary

Require a java developer having 2+ years of experience especially in Spring and Hibernate

Job Type: Full-time
Responsibilities and Duties
Java developer responsibilities include designing and developing high-volume, low-latency applications for mission-critical systems and delivering high-availability and performance
- Contribute in all phases of the development lifecycle
- Write well designed, testable, efficient code
- Ensure designs are in compliance with specifications
- Prepare and produce releases of software components
- Support continuous improvement by investigating alternatives and technologies and presenting these for architectural review
Key Skills
JEE, JPA2 , Hibernate
Required Experience and Qualifications
Proven hands-on Software Development experience
- Proven working experience in Java development
- Hands on experience in designing and developing applications using Java EE platforms
- Object Oriented analysis and design using common design patterns.
- Profound insight of Java and JEE internals (Classloading, Memory Management, Transaction management etc)
- Excellent knowledge of Relational Databases, SQL and ORM technologies (JPA2, Hibernate)
- Experience in the Spring Framework
- Experience in developing web applications using at least one popular web framework (JSF, Wicket, GWT, Spring MVC)
- Experience with test-driven development
Job Type: Full-time