Senior Java Backend Developer

at Proxify
Location Kampala, Uganda
Date Posted October 15, 2025
Category IT / Information Technology
Software Development
Job Type Full-time
Currency UGX

Description

About the job

About us:

Talent has no borders. Proxify's mission is to connect top developers around the world with opportunities they deserve. So, it doesn't matter where you are; we are here to help you fast-track your independent career in the right direction.

Since our launch, Proxify's developers have successfully worked with 1200+ happy clients to build their products and growth features. 5000+ talented developers trust Proxify and its network to fulfil their dreams and objectives.

Proxify is shaped by a global network of supportive, talented developers interested in remote full-time jobs. Our Glassdoor (4.5/5) and Trustpilot (4.8/5) ratings reflect the trust developers place in us and our commitment to our members' success.

The Role:

We are looking for a Senior Java Developer for one of our clients. You are a perfect candidate if you are growth-oriented, you love what you do, and you enjoy working on new ideas to develop exciting products.

What we are looking for:

  • 5+ years of professional experience in backend software development.
  • Expert-level proficiency with Java and core features.
  • Deep expertise with the Spring Framework
  • Proven track record in designing and implementing Microservices Architecture and RESTful APIs.
  • Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases
  • Strong understanding of Cloud Computing principles
  • Solid grasp of testing methodologies, including unit, integration, and end-to-end testing.
  • Ability to work with minimal supervision.
  • Intermediate-advanced English level.
  • You can communicate well with both technical and non-technical clients.
  • Located in CET timezone (+/- 3 hours), we are unable to consider applications from candidates in other time zones.

Nice-to-Have:

  • Hands-on experience with Kubernetes
  • Knowledge of event-driven architectures (EDA) and Domain-Driven Design (DDD)
  • Familiarity with functional programming paradigms.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the design and implementation of robust, scalable backend services using Java and the Spring Ecosystem (Spring Boot, Spring Cloud).
  • Drive best practices in coding, testing, security, and performance optimization
  • Build and maintain RESTful APIs and event-driven architectures to support business logic and front-end applications.
  • Work extensively with cloud environments, leveraging containerization technologies (Docker/Kubernetes).
  • Diagnose and resolve complex production issues, ensuring high availability and system reliability.

What we offer:

Get paid, not played

No more unreliable clients. Enjoy on-time monthly payments with flexible withdrawal options.

Predictable project hours

Enjoy a harmonious work-life balance with consistent 8-hour working days with clients.

Flex days, so you can recharge

Enjoy up to 24 flex days off per year without losing pay, for full-time positions found through Proxify.

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