Mid Level Java Software Developer – Cape Town / Hybrid – R 750K Pa

E-Merge; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 600 000 - 750 000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics technology company in Cape Town is seeking a Mid-Level Java Software Developer to design and maintain robust backend services and collaborate with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate will have strong skills in Java Spring Boot and a passion for clean code. Competitive salary of R600k to R750k per annum is offered in a hybrid work setting.

Qualifications

• Professional software development experience is required.
• Strong backend development skills using Java and Spring Boot are essential.
• Experience with React is a bonus or willingness to work across the stack.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain backend services using Java (Spring Boot).
• Collaborate with product, data, and design teams to deliver features.
• Write clean, maintainable code and participate in code reviews.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies (SCRUM).

Skills

Java Spring Boot

ReactJS

React Native

Google Cloud Platform (GCP)

Amazon Web Services (AWS)

GitHub Actions

Docker

Terraform

Job description

Overview

Were revolutionizing logistics in Southern Africa with a digital freight platform that connects shippers with transporters faster, smarter, and more transparently. Our tech-driven approach is disrupting the traditional freight industry, and we're growing fast.

We're looking for a Mid-Level Java Software Developer who thrives in a collaborative, agile environment and is eager to solve real-world problems with clean, scalable code. If you enjoy taking ownership of your work and building impactful features from the ground up, we want to hear from you.

Qualifications

• Backend : Java Spring Boot (GCP) & Serverless (AWS)
• Frontend : ReactJS
• Mobile : React Native
• MultiCloud : Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and Amazon Cloud Services (AWS)
• CI / CD : GitHub Actions, Docker, Terraform
• Designing, building, and maintaining backend services using Java (Spring Boot)
• Working on the frontend using React, if full stack is your thing
• Collaborating with the product, data, and design teams to deliver high-impact features
• Writing clean, maintainable code and contributing to code reviews
• Participating in Agile ceremonies (SCRUM)
• Helping us scale and improve performance as our user base grows
• Professional software development experience
• Strong backend development skills using Java and Spring Boot
• (Bonus) Experience with React or willingness to work across the stack

Reference Number for this position is GZ60516 which is a Permanent position based in Cape Town / Hybrid offering cost to company of R600k to R750k per annum