Senior Backend Architect – Java/Spring, Cape Town Onsite

Loot.co.za (Africa Online Retail (Pty) Ltd); Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 550,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

A major e-commerce platform is seeking a Senior Back-End Developer in Cape Town. The ideal candidate will have over 4 years of experience, primarily in Java and Spring, and will be responsible for developing and maintaining back-end systems. You will collaborate with a skilled team, focusing on building scalable APIs and modernizing legacy systems. Candidates must have experience with various technologies, including Go/Golang and AWS.

Qualifications

• 4+ years back-end development experience with strong focus on Java and Spring.
• Experience in building RESTful/GraphQL APIs at scale.
• Strong understanding of system architecture and software engineering principles.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain robust, scalable back-end services and APIs.
• Lead system architecture discussions and data modeling.
• Collaborate on translating requirements into technical solutions.

Skills

Java

Spring

Go/Golang

Python/Django

Node.js

PostgreSQL

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Git/GitLab

AWS

Docker

Prometheus

Grafana

Job description

A major e-commerce platform is seeking a Senior Back-End Developer in Cape Town. The ideal candidate will have over 4 years of experience, primarily in Java and Spring, and will be responsible for developing and maintaining back-end systems. You will collaborate with a skilled team, focusing on building scalable APIs and modernizing legacy systems. Candidates must have experience with various technologies, including Go/Golang and AWS.