Senior Backend Architect - Java & Microservices (Hybrid)

Placements24; Kempton Park; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid and retirement fund

Generous annual leave

Professional development opportunities

Hybrid work model

Supportive work environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Backend Engineer (Java) in Gauteng to drive the design and delivery of scalable backend systems. You will mentor a team of engineers, set technical direction, and collaborate with product and frontend teams in a hybrid role based in Tembisa.

You should bring at least 6 years in backend development, strong Java and Spring Boot skills, and experience building RESTful APIs and microservices. Knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud platforms is a plus.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of backend development experience with 2+ in a lead role.
• Strong Java expertise and Spring Boot experience required.
• Experience building RESTful APIs and microservices.
• Familiarity with relational and NoSQL databases.
• Exposure to containers and cloud platforms is advantageous.
• Excellent problem solving and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of scalable Java backends and microservices.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to backend engineers.
• Collaborate with frontend, product, and stakeholders on requirements.
• Architect and implement scalable backend solutions with best practices.
• Ensure code quality, performance, and maintainability through reviews and tests.
• Optimize systems for speed, reliability, and scalability.
• Troubleshoot complex backend issues and drive improvements.
• Promote engineering excellence and adoption of modern tooling.

Skills

Java

REST APIs

Microservices

Team leadership

Code reviews

Problem solving

Communication

Mentorship

Strong debugging

System design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering

Tools

Spring Boot

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS or Azure

Kafka/RabbitMQ

PostgreSQL/MySQL

MongoDB

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Backend Engineer (Java) in Gauteng to drive the design and delivery of scalable backend systems. You will mentor a team of engineers, set technical direction, and collaborate with product and frontend teams in a hybrid role based in Tembisa.

You should bring at least 6 years in backend development, strong Java and Spring Boot skills, and experience building RESTful APIs and microservices. Knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud platforms is a plus.