JAVA AI code Software Engineer
Intermediate software engineer (5–8 yrs) in Pretoria doing back-end and full-stack Java development for enterprise solutions, directing AI coding agents (Claude Code, Codex, Cursor) in the workflow. Advantageous: Node.js, TypeScript, Python, AWS, REST APIs, Git, PostgreSQL/MySQL. Permanent role, R840k p.a.
- Compensation
- ZAR 840K / yr
- Location
- Pretoria, South Africa
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Full time
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Category
- Software engineering
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- 5 to 8 years solid development experience
- Back-end and Full Stack Development
- Experience directing AI coding agents (e.g. Claude Code, Codex, Cursor) in the development workflow
Nice to have
- Java certification
- AWS certification
- Java
- NodeJS
- TypeScript
- Python
- AWS
- Solid understanding of RESTful API development
- Experience with version control using Git
- Knowledge of relational databases (PostgreSQL or MySQL)
Full description
Build. Solve. Grow. Make an impact.
An exciting opportunity is available for an Intermediate Software Engineer to join an established technology team, working on solutions that support real business needs and enterprise environments.
This is a great opportunity for a developer who is ready to move beyond the basics, work on challenging projects, collaborate with experienced engineers and play a meaningful role in delivering high-quality software. Must-have skills and experience:
- Well rounded developer with 5 to 8 years’ solid development experience
- Back-end and Full Stack Development
- Experience directing AI coding agents (e.g. Claude Code, Codex, Cursor) as part of the development workflow
- Java certification - advantageous
- AWS certification - advantageous
Strong advantages:
- Java
- NodeJS
- Typescript
- Python
Advantageous skills:
- AWS
- Solid understanding of RESTful API development
- Experience with version control using Git
- Knowledge of relational databases (PostgreSQL or MySQL)
Reference number for this position is GZ61532 which is a permanent position based in Pretoria offering a salary of R840k per annum, negotiable based on experience and ability.
Contact Garth on garthz@e-merge.co.za or call 011 463 3633 to discuss this and other opportunities.
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