Senior Software Engineer: Back-End (Java) Full Time Job

Senior Software Engineer: Back-End (Java) – Johannesburg.

One of the largest national financial services companies is looking for a Senior Software Engineer: Back-End (Java) to join their team on a full-time permanent basis in Sandton, Gauteng, although this is a hybrid position.

Excellent salary on offer (subject to background and experience) plus benefits and internal career advancement opportunities.

Purpose Statement:

The level III Software Engineer plays an integral part in a cross-functional team dedicated to the full software development lifecycle, from concept, to development to deployment and ultimately operating of each product. At this level, Software Engineers are responsible to design, develop, test, deploy, maintain and enhance complex software systems and applications, considering scalability, performance and future requirements. Responsible to guide and support developers and stakeholders in scoping, progress, status and resolution of engineering problems.

The Back-end Software Engineer 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.

Minimum Requirements:

• 6+ Years’ proven experience in back-end software development, project delivery and implementation (in relevant development technologies/language)
• Experience with back-end frameworks and technologies
• Grade 12 National Certificate / Vocational (Minimum)
• A relevant tertiary qualification in Information Technology (Ideal)

Knowledge Required:

• IT systems development processes (SDLC)
• Application development
• Advanced programming concepts
• Advanced algorithms and data structures
• Design Patterns
• Version Control
• Testing practices
• Database systems and query optimization (e.g., SQL, NoSQL).
• RESTful API design and integration.
• Cloud computing platforms and services (e.g., AWS, Azure).
• Advanced Microservice and event driven architectures
• Deployment using Kubernetes and containerization

Skills Required:

• Analytical Skills
• Attention to Detail
• Communications Skills
• Interpersonal & Relationship management Skills
• Problem solving skills

Conditions of Employment:

• Clear criminal and credit record