Backend Developer

VirtuHire; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

VirtuHire is seeking a Senior Back-End Developer for a hands-on, architecting role focused on Java, Spring Boot, AWS, and DevOps. The candidate will design microservices, build scalable backend infrastructure, and drive API development with strong emphasis on performance and security.

The role requires 5+ years in backend delivery, deep Java/Spring Boot expertise, and experience with IaC tools and CI/CD practices. Familiarity with Docker and Kubernetes is essential for containerized deployments.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Back-End development with senior-level delivery.
• Expert proficiency in Java and Spring Boot.
• Deep AWS experience for hosting scalable apps.
• IaC tools like Terraform/CloudFormation experience.
• DevOps, automation, scripting (Bash/Python), and CI/CD.
• Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases and performance tuning.
• Familiarity with Docker/Kubernetes.

Responsibilities

• Design and build core business logic with Java and Spring Boot.
• Architect, deploy, and manage AWS-based back-end services.
• Implement CI/CD pipelines and automated testing.
• Develop secure, well-documented RESTful APIs for front-end.
• Write and review production code for performance.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

AWS

DevOps

CI/CD

REST APIs

SQL

NoSQL

Docker

Kubernetes

Terraform

Python

Tools

Terraform

CloudFormation

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Our client is looking for a Senior Back-End Developer who will be a key contributor, responsible for architecting and building high-performance, secure, and scalable microservices. This is a hands-on technical role requiring deep expertise in Java, Spring Boot, AWS, and modern DevOps practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and Build: Hands-on development of core business logic using Java and the Spring Boot framework.
• Cloud & Infrastructure: Architect, deploy, and manage scalable back-end infrastructure and services on AWS.
• DevOps & Automation: Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines and automated testing to accelerate deployment.
• API Development: Define and create high-quality, secure, and well-documented RESTful APIs for front-end consumption.
• Code Quality: Write, debug, and perform code reviews for clean, efficient, and high-performing production code.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience as a Back-End Developer, with a focus on senior-level, hands-on technical delivery.
• Expert proficiency in Java and extensive experience developing enterprise applications with Spring Boot and the broader Spring ecosystem.
• Deep practical experience with AWS Cloud services for building and hosting highly available applications.
• Proven ability to implement and manage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools (e.g., Terraform or CloudFormation).
• Strong background in DevOps practices, including automation, scripting (e.g., Bash, Python), and CI/CD.
• Expertise in database technologies (SQL and NoSQL) and performance tuning/optimization.
• Familiarity with containerization technologies (Docker and Kubernetes/ECS) is essential.