Senior Java Backend Developer
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.