Intermediate Java Software Engineer

Entelect; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 750 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Johannesburg is seeking an Intermediate Java Software Engineer to develop web and mobile applications. The role emphasizes collaboration, innovation, and career development in a supportive environment. The ideal candidate has a bachelor's degree in a relevant field and a minimum of 4 years of experience in software engineering. This position offers a competitive compensation package and opportunities for continuous development.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

Twice-yearly salary increases

Wellness programs

Continuous development programs

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years' experience as a software engineer in an enterprise environment.
• Proficiency in various technologies and adaptability.

Responsibilities

• Develop web and mobile applications for leading organisations.
• Enhance product quality through containerisation and DevOps culture.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to tackle business challenges.

Skills

Proficiency in software engineering fundamentals

Strong collaboration and communication skills

Ability to build applications in enterprise environment

Agility to adapt to new frameworks

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT, Engineering or related fields

Tools

Spring

Spring Boot

Angular

React

PostgreSQL

AWS

Job description

Exciting Opportunity for an Intermediate Java Software Engineer at Entelect

Elevate your career at Entelect, where we prioritise people and nurture a culture of growth, collaboration, and innovation.

Join a dynamic, multidisciplinary environment that encourages versatility, and provides individual attention to career development, including intentional and regular one‑on‑ones with leadership.

Tackle complex challenges and make a meaningful impact alongside passionate professionals who inspire and support each other.

What You’ll Be Doing:

Delivery:

• Using your knowledge and experience to develop world‑class web and mobile applications for leading organisations in South Africa.
• Exploring methods to enhance product quality through containerisation and continuous integration, fostering a streamlined DevOps culture.
• Engaging in various stages of the SDLC, from system design to analysis, scoping, and estimation.
• Researching innovative technologies and implementing them in projects to drive innovation.

People:

• Demonstrating maturity, time management and motivation in the workplace.
• Championing change within the team and fostering a collaborative culture.
• Collaborating with cross‑functional teams to tackle complex business challenges, driving continuous improvement.
• Upholding standards of excellence and accountability.

Customer:

• Building strong relationships and understanding customer needs to deliver impactful solutions.
• Identifying opportunities for service improvements.
• Ensuring compliance with data security and industry regulations.

What We Need from You:

• A bachelor’s degree in IT, Engineering, or related fields.
• Minimum 4 years’ experience as a software engineer in an enterprise environment.
• Proficiency in software engineering fundamentals and commitment to clean code and best practices.
• Proficiency in various technologies and the agility to adapt to new frameworks.
• Ability to build applications within an enterprise environment.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills with a drive for continual improvement.
• Pro hybrid working model working from the office on average 2 – 3 times per week.
• A strong customer‑facing ability.
• Flexibility to work across a variety of different environments and tooling.

What You’ll Get from Us:

• A competitive compensation package with twice‑yearly salary increases and guaranteed bonuses.
• Tenure‑based loyalty leave.
• Access to employee wellness programs and rewards for professional development.
• Commission incentives for successful business development leads and employee referrals.Hands‑on support from leadership through regular one on ones and quarterly reviews.
• Continuous development programs offering training in leadership and technical skills.
• Exposure to enterprise projects across multiple domains and problem spaces for South Africa’s most esteemed organisations.

Tech Stacks We Use:

Popular but not limited to:

• Frameworks: Spring, Spring Boot
• Frontend techs: Angular, React, Vue
• ORM Tools: JPA, Spring Data, Hibernate
• Relational databases: Oracle, MSSql, PostgreSQL, MySQL
• Non‑relational databases: MongoDB, Cosmos DB
• Build Tools: Maven and Gradle
• Cloud environments: Azure, AWS
• IAC: Terraform, Bicep, AWS CDK, DocumentDB, MongoDB, Cosmos DB
• Event based messaging queues: Kafka, RabbitMQ, Amazon SQS

What To Expect from the Recruitment Process:

• The first step is an initial conversation with our talent team to get to know you better and introduce you to Entelect and all that we have to offer.
• The next step will be a 1.5‑hour in‑person technical interview at one of our offices where you will meet some of our leadership team.
• Finally, if we are both aligned, we wrap up the process with salary discussions and present you with an offer of employment.

Not quite ready but eager to learn more? Click the apply button and select, “I’m not ready but keen to explore my options” on form to set up an exploratory chat. Our team understands that good things take time and are happy to wait until that time is right for you.