Digital Solutions Back-end Developer

Kemin; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 450,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the digital solutions space is seeking a Digital Solutions Back-end Developer. This role involves back-end development of a cloud-based platform, working with a cross-functional team to enhance applications and services. Ideal candidates will have strong programming skills, a relevant degree, and a commitment to high-quality software solutions.

Qualifications

• 4 years of experience in software development.
• Strong programming skills in Java and Spring.
• Familiar with Agile practices.

Responsibilities

• Work in a cross-functional team to deliver data driven digital solutions.
• Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code.
• Assist in testing, troubleshooting, and ensuring high-quality deliverables.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Back-end Development

Programming

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor or Master's degree in Information Technology, Electronics-ICT, Computer Science, or Software Engineering

Tools

PostgreSQL

Azure Data Lake

Java

Spring

Azure DevOps

Job description

Overview

The Digital Solutions Back-end Developer is responsible for the back-end development of sciORIAN, a cloud-based Service & Application Solution platform that enhances Kemin's existing products and services. In collaboration with both internal and external developers, the whole back-end infrastructure is analyzed, shaped, and developed. These include, but are not limited to, connectivity, microservices, databases, API infrastructure, and data lakes. A key role is played in the entire application development cycle, from analysis to development and release. This position offers an excellent opportunity to learn and grow as a developer within a supportive and collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Work in a cross-functional team to deliver data driven digital solutions from specification through implementation and deployment (CICD).
• Collaborate with the development team to implement software solutions with attention to security, stability, usability, efficiency, and performance.
• Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code that meets the project requirements.
• Develop deeper understanding of programming concepts, architectures, and technologies.
• Assist in testing, troubleshooting, debugging, and software upgrades to validate functionality and ensure high-quality deliverables.
• Create and maintain up-to-date documentation of code, (non-)functional application requirements, business processes, workflows, systems architecture, features and user guides ensuring that relevant information is easily accessible.
• Stay up to date with the latest software development trends, technologies, and frameworks.
• Collaborate effectively within an agile team environment, actively participating in daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospecti
• Communicate daily work, challenges, and solutions, share ideas and receive feedback constructively with team members.
• Play a pro-active role in beta testing and market introduction of sciORIAN.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master's degree in Information Technology, Electronics-ICT, Computer Science, Software Engineering or comparable relevant.
• 4 years of experience in software development.

Essential Skills & Expirience

• Strong analytical skills (critical thinking, data analysis, research, communication, problem solving).
• Programming skills in back-end development (Java, Spring).
• Basic knowledge of database concepts an experience with database development (PostgreSQL, Azure Data Lake).
• Understanding of webservices, API's, communication data types and protocols (JSON, HTTP/REST, MQTT, WebSocket).
• Highly motivated, with an outgoing personality, well organized and able to work independently and in a team.
• Willing to join a strategic fast-growing solution platform at Kemin and committed to contributing to its success.
• Communicate fluently in English.
• Familiar with Agile practices (Azure DevOps).
• Basic understanding of streaming frameworks such as Akka, Java Streams, Kafka, …
• Experience with SoftwareAG’ s Cumulocity IoT platform is a plus.
• Creative, critical mind and design knowledge.
• Interested in IoT architecture - from connectivity to aggregation, analytics, and visualization layers.
• Affinity for industrial automation.

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