Software engineer: java back-end - cape town - r1.4m pa
On-site Java back-end engineer in Cape Town designing, building, and maintaining scalable microservices: RESTful APIs, event-driven solutions, and cloud-native apps on AWS and Kubernetes. Needs 6+ years of back-end experience with strong Java and Spring Boot skills.
- Compensation
- ZAR 1.4M / yr
- Location
- Cape Town, South Africa
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- Not specified
- Category
- Backend
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- 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
- Experience with microservices and event-driven architectures
- Exposure to Docker, containers, and Kubernetes
Nice to have
- AWS experience
- Relevant qualification in Information Technology, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or similar
Full description
Java Back‑End 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 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 No SQL 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 & Spring Boot ; REST APIs ; AWS Kubernetes ; SQL & No SQL Databases ; Git & Version Control ; Testing & Automation Design Patterns ; Clean Architecture ; Data Structures & Algorithms Location: Cape Town. Salary: R1.4m per annum, negotiable. #J-18808-Ljbffr