Software Engineer

Are you the kind of engineer who gets excited about clean code, scalable systems, and solving complex problems? Do terms like Java, Spring Boot, AWS, Kubernetes, Microservices, and Event-Driven Architecture make you smile instead of sweat? If so, keep reading.

We're looking for a Java Back-End Software Engineer to help us build, scale, and support high-performing systems that serve real users and real business needs.

What you'll be building:

• You'll be creating the behind-the-scenes magic that keeps our platforms running smoothly:
• Design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain scalable back-end services
• Build and integrate RESTful APIs and event-driven solutions
• Develop cloud-native applications running on AWS and Kubernetes
• Contribute to microservices, domain-driven, and event-driven architectures

The essentials:

• Grade 12 (national senior certificate / NCV)
• 6+ years of back-end software development experience
• Proven experience building and supporting production-grade systems
• Strong Java and spring boot expertise
• Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases
• Cloud platform experience (AWS is a bonus!)
• Experience with microservices and event-driven architectures
• Exposure to docker, containers, and Kubernetes

Nice to have

• Relevant qualification in information technology, computer science, software engineering, or similar

You'll fit right in if you're comfortable with:

• Java and Spring Boot, REST APIs, AWS
• Kubernetes, SQL and NoSQL databases, Git and version control, testing and automation
• Design patterns, clean architecture, data structures and algorithms

Reference number for this position is GZ61205 which is a permanent position based in Cape Town offering a cost to company salary of R1.4m per annum negotiable on experience and ability. Contact Garth on az.oc.egrem-e@zhtrag or call him on 011 463 3633 to discuss this and other opportunities.

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Posted on 02 Jun 11:24, Closing date 1 Aug