Software Engineer - Java/Kafka
Level III back-end Software Engineer in Cape Town designing, building, testing, and operating Java/Spring Boot services on PostgreSQL, Kafka, and AWS. Works across the full SDLC in a cross-functional team, focused on data-heavy systems supporting cell phones, live data, and products outside traditional banking.
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Cape Town, South Africa
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- Not specified
- Category
- Software engineering
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Grade 12 National Certificate (minimum)
- 6+ years proven experience in back-end software development, project delivery and implementation
- Experience with back-end frameworks and technologies
- Java
- Spring Boot
- PostgreSQL (non-negotiable)
- Kafka (non-negotiable)
- AWS (non-negotiable)
- Analytical skills
- Attention to detail
- Communication skills
- Interpersonal & relationship management skills
- Problem-solving skills
- Clear criminal and credit record
Nice to have
- Relevant tertiary qualification in Information Technology
Full description
**About The Role
**Theâ¯Level III Software Engineerâ¯plays an integral part in a cross-functional team dedicated to the full software development lifecycle, from concept to development, deployment, and ultimately operating each product. At this level, Software Engineers are responsible for designing, developing, testing, deploying, maintaining, and enhancing complex software systems and applications, considering scalability, performance, and future requirements. They guide and support developers and stakeholders in scoping, progress, status, and resolution of engineering problems.
Theâ¯Back-end Software Engineerâ¯plays a crucial role in building solutions that offer optimum performance, reliability, and scale. They are responsible for writing and testing code for the development of the server-side components that power the application's functionality. These engineers will be responsible for developing applications and supporting various systems, particularly focusing on building and operationalizing the back end to support systems related to cell phones, live data, and other products outside traditional banking. The emphasis is on database skills due to the data capabilities we are developing.
Ideal Candidate
- Grade 12 National Certificate (Minimum)
- A relevant tertiary qualification in Information Technology (Preferred)
- 6+ years proven experience in back-end software development, project delivery and implementation.
- Experience with back-end frameworks and technologies.
Tech Stack
- Java
- Spring boot
- PostgreSQL (Non-Negotiable)
- Kafka (Non-Negotiable)
- AWS (Non-Negotiable)
Skills
- Analytical Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Communications Skills
- Interpersonal & Relationship management Skills
- Problem solving skills
Additional Information
- Clear criminal and credit record
**Should you not receive a response from us within one week of your application, your application has unfortunately not been successful.