Senior Backend Engineer - Java, Cloud & DevOps

ATS Client; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

ATS Client seeks a skilled Back End Developer to deliver robust backend solutions while contributing to frontend code and full-stack projects. You will work with feature teams to design, develop, test, and operate applications in an Agile/DevOps environment.

Key responsibilities include developing backend and frontend apps with Java and Angular, system analysis, automated testing, documentation, and tier-3 support. Strong cloud, containerization, and CI/CD experience are valued.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in a mid-to-senior back-end development role (6+ years total experience preferred).
• Relevant IT degree.
• Experience with Agile Working Model (AWM).

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain backend and frontend applications using Java and Angular frameworks.
• Participate in system analysis, design, development, and testing for assigned technical products or applications.
• Implement automated test cases to ensure solutions meet expected outcomes.
• Prepare and maintain system documentation and standard operating procedures.
• Support operational excellence goals by resolving escalated issues as part of tier-3 DevOps responsibilities.
• Plan and execute application upgrades, tools enhancements, and feature developments.
• Apply cloud-native toolchains to ensure high uptime and business agility.
• Collaborate in an Agile environment with global teams.

Skills

Java Spring Boot

API design

Custom extensions

HTML

CSS

Velocity

XML

Oracle

PostgreSQL

JUnit

Docker

GitHub Actions

Azure

Terraform

Linux

Maven

Agile

Education

Relevant IT degree

Tools

GitHub Enterprise

Job description

ATS Client seeks a skilled Back End Developer to deliver robust backend solutions while contributing to frontend code and full-stack projects. You will work with feature teams to design, develop, test, and operate applications in an Agile/DevOps environment.

Key responsibilities include developing backend and frontend apps with Java and Angular, system analysis, automated testing, documentation, and tier-3 support. Strong cloud, containerization, and CI/CD experience are valued.