Mid-Level Java Software Developer – Cape Town / Hybrid – R600K To R750K Pa

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

Job summary

A leading logistics tech company in Cape Town is seeking a Mid-Level Java Developer to join their dynamic tech team. You will design and build scalable services using Java and Spring Boot while collaborating in an agile environment. Strong backend skills are essential, with bonuses for frontend experience. This role offers a competitive salary of R600,000 - R750,000 per annum, based on experience.

Qualifications

• 24+ years of professional experience in software development.
• Strong backend development experience with Java and Spring Boot.
• Bonus: Frontend or mobile experience with React or React Native.

Responsibilities

• Designing, building, and maintaining scalable backend services using Java Spring Boot.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ship impactful features.
• Improving system performance and scalability.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

Microservices

ReactJS

Clean coding

Tools

GitHub Actions

Docker

Terraform

Job description

Join the Tech Team Powering Southern Africas Logistics Revolution!

our client is transforming the freight industry with a next-gen digital logistics platform that seamlessly connects shippers with transporters faster, smarter, and more transparently. Were scaling rapidly and using technology to solve complex, real-world problems in supply chain management.

We''re on the hunt for a Mid-Level Java Developer who thrives in agile environments, loves building scalable, high-performance systems, and is eager to make a real impact. If you''re passionate about clean code, practical problem-solving, and delivering high-value features, lets chat.

What Youll Work With :

Core Tech Stack :

• Backend : Java (Spring Boot), Microservices on GCP & Serverless on AWS
• Frontend : ReactJS
• Mobile : React Native (nice to have)
• Cloud : Multi-cloud environment using GCP and AWS
• DevOps & CI / CD : GitHub Actions, Docker, Terraform

What Youll Be Doing :

• Designing, building, and maintaining scalable backend services using Java Spring Boot
• Contributing to frontend development with ReactJS (if full-stack development excites you)
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams (Product, Design, and Data) to ship impactful features
• Writing clean, maintainable, well-documented code and participating in code reviews
• Contributing to an agile culture through regular Scrum ceremonies
• Improving system performance and scalability as our platform grows across the continent

What Were Looking For :

• 24+ years professional experience in software development
• Strong backend development experience with Java and Spring Boot
• Bonus : Frontend or mobile development experience with React or React Native
• Bonus : Familiarity with multi-cloud architecture or DevOps tooling

Location : Cape Town / Hybrid

Salary : R600,000 R750,000 per annum (negotiable based on experience)

Reference : GZ60516

Ready to build something meaningful?