Java Developer

About the position

Java Software Engineer

The Level III Software Engineer is a key member of a dynamic, cross-functional team responsible for the entire software development lifecycle-from initial concept through development, deployment, and ongoing operation. This role demands a strong focus on designing, developing, testing, deploying, maintaining, and enhancing complex software systems and applications with attention to scalability, performance, and evolving business needs.

As a Back-end Software Engineer, you will play a vital role in building robust, high-performance, and scalable server-side components that power our applications. You will develop and support back-end systems critical to various products, including cell phone services, live data streaming, and other innovative offerings outside traditional banking domains. Given the data-centric nature of these systems, strong database skills are essential.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain scalable and high-performance back-end applications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define system requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Guide and support junior developers and stakeholders on engineering issues, project progress, and resolution of technical challenges.
• Build and optimize database schemas, queries, and integrations to support evolving data capabilities.
• Ensure system reliability and performance through effective coding practices, testing, and monitoring.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of development processes and best practices.
• Support operationalizing back-end systems and troubleshoot production issues as needed.

Qualifications:

• Minimum Education: Grade 12 National Certificate
• Preferred Education: Relevant tertiary qualification in Information Technology or related field

Experience:

• At least 6 years of proven experience in back-end software development, project delivery, and implementation.
• Demonstrated expertise in relevant back-end frameworks and technologies.
• Proven ability to work with databases, server-side components, and cloud platforms.

Technical Skills:

• Java (Expertise required)
• Spring Boot framework
• PostgreSQL (Non-Negotiable)
• Kafka messaging platform (Non-Negotiable)
• AWS Cloud Services (Non-Negotiable)

Location:

• Cape Town, Western Cape

Workplace Type:

• Hybrid

Job Type:

• Permanent

Experience Type:

• Senior

Desired Skills:

• Java
• Springboot
• Postgres
• Kafka
• AWS
• Cloud
• Developer

Desired Qualification Level:

• Degree