Java Integration Engineer

Bsky; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth

Competitive compensation

Professional development

Job summary

Bsky is seeking a Senior Software Engineer (JAVA) in Cape Town to design and build scalable backend services. You will work with Java, Spring Boot, REST APIs, and microservices within a domain-driven architecture.

The role offers opportunities to grow skills in cutting-edge platforms like Salesforce and MuleSoft as part of a digitally transformative team. Ideal candidates have 4+ years of backend Java experience, strong knowledge of microservices and CI/CD, and a proven ability to deliver

Qualifications

• 4+ years of backend Java development experience.

Responsibilities

• Full lifecycle development from concept to deployment.
• Design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain software with focus on scalability and performance.
• Collaborate with analysts and delivery team on design decisions.
• Build solutions for reliability and efficiency.
• Work with UI/UX, product owners, and engineers to deliver top-notch solutions.

Skills

Java / Spring Boot

REST APIs

Kafka

DDD / Microservices

Cloud experience

CI/CD

Git

Agile methods

Education

Grade 12 / Vocational; IT tertiary qualification

Tools

Git

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD pipelines

Job description

Position:

Senior Software Engineer (JAVA)

Job Summary:

Are you a Java engineer with a passion for creating innovative solutions? Join our dynamic team as a Senior Software Engineer and take your career to the next level! We're looking for talented individuals with exceptional Java development skills, a solid understanding of Domain-Driven Design (DDD), and expertise in Microservices architecture.

As part of our forward-thinking team, you'll have the opportunity to up-skill in cutting-edge technologies like Salesforce and MuleSoft. You'll play a pivotal role in shaping connected digital ecosystems that seamlessly integrate applications, services, and data layers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Full Lifecycle Development: Engage in the entire software development lifecycle, from concept to deployment and beyond.
• High-Quality Standards: Design, develop, test, deploy, maintain, and enhance software systems and applications with a focus on scalability, performance, and future requirements.
• Collaborative Problem-Solving: Translate requirements from business or technical analysts and actively participate in design and problem-solving with the delivery team.
• Performance & Reliability: Build solutions that offer optimum performance, reliability, and scale.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with UI/UX designers, product owners, and other engineers to deliver top-notch solutions.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Education: Grade 12 National Certificate / Vocational and a tertiary qualification in Information Technology or relevant experience.
• Experience: 4+ years of proven experience in back-end software development, project delivery, and implementation with Java.
• Technical Proficiency: Strong proficiency in Java / Spring Boot, REST APIs, asynchronous messaging (Kafka, Spring Boot APIs), Domain-Driven Architecture, and Microservices.
• Tools & Methodologies: Comfortable with version control (Git), CI/CD pipelines, and agile development. Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus.
• Clear Record: Clear criminal and credit record.

Desirable / Bonus Skills:

• Advanced programming concepts, algorithms, and data structures.
• Interest or experience in Salesforce development or platform integration.
• Experience working in cloud-native environments (Salesforce, AWS, MuleSoft).

Soft Skills:

• Strong interpersonal and relationship management skills.
• Excellent analytical and critical thinking abilities.
• Self-motivated with a willingness to learn new technologies.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Team player with a proactive, can-do attitude.

What We Offer:

• Career Growth: A chance to develop your skills and expertise in software development and leadership.
• Competitive Compensation: Competitive salary and benefits.
• Professional Development: Support for certifications and technical training (Salesforce, MuleSoft, etc.).
• Collaborative Environment: A supportive and collaborative work environment and team structure.
• Impactful Projects: Opportunities to work on high-impact digital transformation projects.