Senior Software Engineer (Java/Spring)

Placements24; Kimberley; Hybrid; CAD 77,000 - 111,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Hybrid work model

Professional development

Conference opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is partnering with a leading financial services technology provider in Kimberley to recruit a Senior Software Engineer with deep Java and Spring expertise. The role blends office presence in Kimberley with flexible remote work, focusing on designing, developing, and maintaining scalable enterprise applications for critical financial operations.

You will mentor junior engineers, contribute to architecture, implement RESTful services, and help drive technical excellence in a hybrid

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional software development experience with a strong focus on Java.
• Extensive experience with the Spring framework (Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Security).
• Experience developing and consuming RESTful web services and relational databases.
• Experience with build tools (Maven/Gradle) and version control (Git).
• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies and strong problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and deploy high-quality Java applications using the Spring framework.
• Write clean, efficient, maintainable, and well-documented code.
• Collaborate with architects, product managers, and engineers on requirements and specifications.
• Participate in code reviews to ensure quality and best practices.
• Develop and maintain RESTful APIs and microservices.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex defects and issues.
• Contribute to architectural design discussions and mentor junior engineers.
• Optimize application performance and scalability.
• Stay current with emerging Java technologies and industry trends.

Skills

Java

Spring

REST APIs

OOD & design patterns

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Spring Boot

Spring MVC

Spring Security

Maven/Gradle

Git

PostgreSQL/MySQL

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leading financial services technology provider in Kimberley, Northern Cape, ZA , is seeking a highly skilled Senior Software Engineer with expertise in Java and the Spring framework . This role operates on a hybrid model, blending productive time in our Kimberley office with flexible remote work. You will be instrumental in designing, developing, and maintaining scalable and robust enterprise-level applications that power critical financial operations. This position demands strong problem-solving skills, a commitment to writing clean and efficient code, and the ability to mentor junior engineers. We are looking for an experienced professional who can contribute to architectural decisions and drive technical excellence within our development team. This is an exciting opportunity to impact the financial technology landscape from Kimberley .

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and deploy high-quality Java applications using the Spring framework.
• Write clean, efficient, maintainable, and well-documented code.
• Collaborate with architects, product managers, and other engineers to define software requirements and technical specifications.
• Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality, standards, and best practices are followed.
• Develop and maintain RESTful APIs and microservices.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve complex software defects and issues.
• Contribute to architectural design discussions and decisions.
• Mentor and guide junior software engineers.
• Optimize application performance and scalability.
• Stay current with emerging Java technologies and industry trends.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional software development experience, with a strong focus on Java.
• Extensive experience with the Spring framework (Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Security).
• Proficiency in object-oriented design principles and design patterns.
• Experience developing and consuming RESTful web services.
• Familiarity with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and SQL.
• Experience with build tools (Maven/Gradle) and version control systems (Git).
• Understanding of Agile development methodologies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a hybrid team environment.
• Previous experience in the financial services industry is a plus.

Benefits

• Our client offers a competitive salary, comprehensive health and wellness benefits, and a retirement savings plan.
• Enjoy the flexibility of a hybrid work model, promoting a healthy work-life balance.
• Opportunities for professional development, continuous learning, and attending industry conferences are provided.
• The role is based in our modern office in Kimberley , fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment.
• We are committed to employee growth and success.