Senior Software Engineer (Java)

Placements24; Kimberley; In loco; CAD 59.000 - 93.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Competitive salary

Performance-based bonuses

Health and retirement benefits

Generous paid time off

Career advancement opportunities

Descrizione del lavoro

Placements24 in Kimberley, South Africa, is seeking a Senior Software Engineer with strong Java expertise to design, develop, and maintain enterprise applications. You will contribute across the full SDLC, mentor juniors, and collaborate with product managers and designers.

The role requires Spring Boot, Hibernate, SQL databases, REST APIs, and solid OO design. You will work in a collaborative office, advance your skills, and help deliver high-performance software for critical initiatives.

Competenze

• Experience as a Senior Software Engineer focusing on Java development.
• Expertise with Spring (Boot/MVC) and related frameworks.
• Strong understanding of OO principles and design patterns.
• Experience with relational databases and ORM (Hibernate).
• Proficient in RESTful services and Git workflows.
• Knowledge of testing with JUnit/Mockito.

Mansioni

• Design, develop, test, and deploy enterprise applications using Java and Spring Boot.
• Write clean, maintainable, efficient code and follow best practices.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and engineers.
• Develop and maintain RESTful APIs and database queries.
• Participate in code reviews and mentor junior engineers.
• Ensure performance and quality of applications.

Conoscenze

Java development

OO design

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Effective communication

Formazione

Bachelor’s degree in CS/Engineering

Strumenti

Spring Framework

Hibernate

PostgreSQL

MySQL

Git

JUnit

Mockito

Descrizione del lavoro

About the Role

Our client, a well-established technology firm, is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Software Engineer with a strong background in Java development to join their dedicated team. This position is based in Kimberley, Northern Cape, ZA , and requires the candidate to work from the office. You will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining robust, scalable, and high-performance enterprise applications. The ideal candidate possesses exceptional coding skills, a deep understanding of software architecture, and a commitment to delivering high-quality solutions. You will play a pivotal role in the full software development lifecycle, from requirements gathering to deployment and support, contributing significantly to the success of critical projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and deploy enterprise-level applications using Java and related frameworks (e.g., Spring Boot).
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code according to industry best practices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product managers, designers, and other engineers.
• Develop and maintain RESTful APIs.
• Work with relational databases and perform SQL query optimization.
• Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to peers.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade existing software systems.
• Contribute to architectural discussions and technical decision-making.
• Ensure the performance, quality, and responsiveness of applications.
• Mentor junior engineers and promote engineering excellence.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Senior Software Engineer with a strong focus on Java development.
• Expertise in Java and the Java ecosystem, including Spring Framework (Spring Boot, Spring MVC).
• Solid understanding of object-oriented programming principles and design patterns.
• Experience with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and ORM frameworks (e.g., Hibernate).
• Familiarity with version control systems, particularly Git.
• Experience with building and consuming RESTful web services.
• Knowledge of software testing methodologies and frameworks (e.g., JUnit, Mockito).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary
• Performance-based bonuses
• Comprehensive health and retirement benefits
• Generous paid time off
• Excellent opportunities for career advancement and continuous learning

You will work in a collaborative office environment in Kimberley, Northern Cape, ZA , contributing to impactful projects.