Remote Senior Software Engineer (Java/Spring Boot)

Placements24; Paarl; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Remote work

Home office stipend

Learning & conferences

Retirement plan

Job summary

Placements24 is hiring a Senior Software Engineer with strong Java and Spring Boot experience for a fully remote role serving the South Africa market. You will design, develop, and maintain backend services and APIs, mentor junior engineers, and contribute to architectural decisions in a fast-growing FinTech environment.

The position emphasizes scalable, reliable systems, cloud familiarity, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software solutions.

Qualifications

• minimum of 6 years of professional software development experience.
• extensive experience with Java and the Spring Boot framework.
• strong understanding of microservices architecture and RESTful API design.
• proficiency with relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and ORM frameworks (Hibernate).
• experience with messaging queues (Kafka, RabbitMQ).
• proficiency in version control systems, particularly Git.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and deploy robust backend services and APIs using Java and the Spring Boot framework.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product managers, frontend developers, and QA engineers to deliver high-quality software solutions.
• Write clean, efficient, well-documented, and maintainable code following best practices.
• Participate in code reviews, providing constructive feedback to peers and ensuring code quality.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve software defects and performance issues.
• Contribute to architectural design discussions and help shape the technical roadmap.
• Optimize applications for maximum speed, scalability, and reliability.
• Ensure the security and integrity of data handled by the applications.
• Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and industry trends.
• Mentor junior engineers and share knowledge within the team.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

Microservices

REST API design

PostgreSQL

MySQL

Hibernate

Kafka

RabbitMQ

Git

Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP)

CI/CD

Testing

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS or related field

Tools

JUnit

Docker

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a fast-growing FinTech company, is seeking a highly motivated Senior Software Engineer with expertise in Java and Spring Boot to join their fully remote development team. This role is central to the design, development, and maintenance of critical backend services and APIs that drive their innovative financial platforms. The ideal candidate is a seasoned professional with a passion for building scalable, reliable, and high-performance systems. You will work in a collaborative environment, contributing to architectural decisions and mentoring junior engineers. This is an excellent opportunity to make a significant impact from anywhere in South Africa within a dynamic and forward-thinking organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and deploy robust backend services and APIs using Java and the Spring Boot framework.


• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product managers, frontend developers, and QA engineers, to deliver high-quality software solutions.


• Write clean, efficient, well-documented, and maintainable code following best practices.


• Participate in code reviews, providing constructive feedback to peers and ensuring code quality.


• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve software defects and performance issues.


• Contribute to architectural design discussions and help shape the technical roadmap.


• Optimize applications for maximum speed, scalability, and reliability.


• Ensure the security and integrity of data handled by the applications.


• Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and industry trends.


• Mentor junior engineers and share knowledge within the team.

Requirements

• Minimum of 6 years of professional software development experience.


• Extensive experience with Java and the Spring Boot framework.


• Strong understanding of microservices architecture and RESTful API design.


• Proficiency with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and ORM frameworks (e.g., Hibernate).


• Experience with messaging queues (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ).


• Proficiency in version control systems, particularly Git.


• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) is a plus.


• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automated testing is desirable.


• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.


• Ability to work independently and effectively in a remote team environment.


• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.


• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.


• Generous remote work allowance for home office setup and expenses.


• Flexible working hours and unlimited vacation policy.


• Opportunities for continuous learning, training, and conference attendance.


• Access to cutting-edge technologies and a supportive, global team environment.


• Retirement savings plan.


• Regular virtual team-building activities and social events.