Senior Backend Developer: Java

Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR); Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) is seeking a Senior Backend Developer: Java to enhance digital service delivery solutions. This opportunity allows for flexible hybrid work, focusing on delivering innovative software that supports socio-economic growth in South Africa. The role demands expertise in Java and PostgreSQL, alongside collaborative work within a team of experts.

Benefits

Flexible hybrid work arrangement

Learning and development opportunities

Competitive remuneration packages

Total guaranteed salary packages including pension and medical scheme

CSIR Excellence Awards

Qualifications

• At least five years practical experience in software development.
• Experience with Java application servers like Tomcat and Wildfly.
• Knowledge of system architectures and design.

Responsibilities

• Develop software and information systems focusing on Digital Government solutions.
• Connect application backends to PostgreSQL databases.
• Collaborate with researchers to develop technology solutions.

Skills

Backend development using Java

Spring

PostgreSQL

Agile/Scrum

Test-driven development

Docker

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field

Tools

Java EE

SQL

PostgreSQL

Job description

The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) is a leading scientific and technology research organisation that research, develops, localises and diffuses technologies to accelerate socio-economic prosperity in South Africa. The organisation's work contributes to industrial development and supports a capable state. The CSIR has a vacancy for a Senior Backend Developer: Java in the

The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) is a leading scientific and technology research organisation that researches, develops, localises and diffuses technologies to accelerate socio-economic prosperity in South Africa. The organisations work contributes to industrial development and supports a capable state.

Senior Backend Developer: Java

(Twelve-month contract)

About The Job

The CSIR has a vacancy for Senior Backend Developer (Java) in the e-Government Impact Area within the Next Generation Enterprises and Institutions Cluster. The incumbent will be responsible develop software and information systems, with a focus on Digital Government solutions that support and improve service delivery. The position is a remote work and will report to Research Group Leader.

For more information about the cluster, please visit https://www.csir.co.za/nextgen-enterprises-and-institutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Work across disciplines with researchers and experts to conceptualise and develop high-technology software solutions for clients;
• Contribute technically on large and complex technology products/solutions/systems, using cutting-edge technology and innovative designs;
• Form part of an agile team of software developers/engineers delivering working software solutions;
• Develop application and system backends using Java;
• Connect application and system backends to PostgreSQL databases; and
• Assist the architects and lead developers with high-level system design and integration and participate in development that translates those design into working systems.
  
  

Qualifications, Skills And Experience

• A Bachelors degree in computer science, electronic/computer engineering, information technology or related field with at least five years practical experience in professional software development and engineering, particularly on large, complex technology products/solutions/systems;
• Knowledge of and experience in the following are required:
• Backend development using Java and Spring;
• Java EE;
• JDBC and JPA/Hibernate;
• Java application servers such as Tomcat, Wildfly, and Glassfish;
• SQL;
• PostgreSQL;
• Agile/Scrum;
• Test-driven development; and
• Docker.
• Experience with the following would be advantageous:
• Full stack development;
• Frontend Web development using HTML5, JavaScript/Typescript, and React;
• Mobile web and app development;
• UX/UI design;
• MongoDB;
• Node.js;
• Python;
• Devops, automation, continuous integration, continuous delivery;
• Application and System Monitoring (ELK/EFK);
• Digital government;
• Health informatics and eHealth systems;
• Information security;
• System architectures and design;
• Interoperability and system integration;
• Research and publication of scientific articles;
• Systems integration and interoperability; and
• Any other programming languages.
  

Whats in it for you?

The CSIR Offers

• Flexible hybrid work arrangement;
• Learning and development opportunities.
• Competitive and market-related remuneration packages.
• Total guaranteed salary packages which encompass contributions to the pension fund, risk insurance and medical scheme.
• We openly acknowledge and reward our employees' contributions and accomplishments through our esteemed CSIR Excellence Awards.
  
  

Closing date: 05 July 2025

PLEASE NOTE THAT FEEDBACK WILL BE GIVEN TO SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES ONLY.

For more info, please contact the CSIR Recruitment Centre on 012841 4774 or email us at [e-mail]

The CSIR is an equal opportunity employer. As such, it is committed to the employment Equity Act and will through the filling of this vacancy, give preference to candidates from designated groups in terms of the Employment Equity Act. By applying for this position at the CSIR, the applicant understands, and agrees that the CSIR may solicit a credit and criminal report from registered credit bureau and/or South African Police Services (in relation to positions that requires trust and honesty and/or entail the handling of cash or finances), and may also verify the applicants educational qualification and employment history. The CSIR reserves the right to remove the advertisement at any time before the stated closing date and it further reserves the right not to appoint if a suitable candidate is not identified.