Backend Java Developer (AWS)

Sabenza IT & Recruitment; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the recruitment sector is looking for a highly skilled Backend Java Engineer to join a dynamic team. This role focuses on developing and maintaining critical applications for the banking sector, with responsibilities including code improvement, infrastructure management, and the migration of services to cloud environments.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Backend Java Engineer, especially with Java EE and Spring Boot.
• Strong background in infrastructure management and cloud technologies, particularly AWS.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and improve existing codebases while building new features.
• Collaborate with teams to define and implement system requirements.
• Manage infrastructure and contribute to the migration of services to cloud.

Skills

Proactive problem-solving

Collaboration with cross-functional teams

Infrastructure Management

Unit Testing

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Teamwork in a small environment

Proactiveness

Tools

Chef

Atlassian Tools

Job description

We are seeking a proactive and highly skilled Backend Java Engineer to join our dynamic team at Britehouse Consulting. This role is critical as we support our client in the banking sector, where you will contribute to developing and maintaining mission-critical applications.

Key Responsibilities :

• Develop and improve existing codebases while building new features to support business growth.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and implement system requirements.
• Manage infrastructure and contribute to the migration of services to cloud environments.
• Ensure code quality through comprehensive unit testing and troubleshooting technical issues.
• Stay updated on emerging technologies and industry best practices to drive continuous improvement.

Requirements

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Backend Java Engineer, specifically with Java EE and Spring Boot.
• Strong background in infrastructure management and cloud technologies, particularly AWS.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills with a proactive approach to challenges.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a small team.
• A commitment to carrying your weight in a fast-paced environment with multiple projects.

Technologies and Frameworks :

• Spring Boot
• AWS (Amazon Web Services)
• Chef (mentioned in the context of infrastructure management)
• Atlassian Tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence)

Skills :

• Proactive problem-solving
• Collaboration with cross-functional teams
• Infrastructure Management
• Unit Testing
• Communication Skills
• Analytical Skills
• Teamwork in a small environment
• Proactiveness (ability to address issues without delay)