Senior Java AI Software Engineer

e-Merge IT Recruitment; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 972,000 - 1,188,000; Full time

Job summary

e-Merge IT Recruitment is seeking a Senior Software Engineer in Pretoria to join a dynamic tech team. You will shape technical solutions, build scalable systems and mentor peers in a hybrid work setup.

We’re looking for hands-on leaders with 8+ years’ development experience, strong backend and full‑stack capabilities, and familiarity with AI coding workflows. Reference GZ61531; salary around R1.08m per annum, negotiable based on experience.

Qualifications

• 8+ years’ solid development experience.
• Backend and full‑stack development with AI coding agents as part of the workflow.
• Proven ability to solve complex problems and build scalable systems.

Skills

Java certification

AWS certification

8+ years development experience

AI workflow

Java

NodeJS

Typescript

Python

PostgreSQL

MySQL

Tools

Git

Job description

Your next big engineering challenge starts here!

We’re looking for an experienced Senior Software Engineer to join a dynamic technology team, working on innovative enterprise solutions that make a tangible impact.

This is an opportunity for someone who enjoys more than just writing code. You’ll be involved in solving complex problems, shaping technical solutions, building scalable systems and working alongside talented technology professionals.

You’ll have the opportunity to make your mark in a collaborative environment that values technical excellence, ownership and innovation, while offering the flexibility of a hybrid working model.

If you’re ready to take your engineering career to the next level and work on projects where your skills genuinely matter, this could be the move for you.

Must-have skills and experience:

• Java certification – advantageous
• AWS certification – advantageous
• Well rounded Developer with 8+ years’ solid development experience
• Back-end and full stack Development Experience directing AI coding agents (e.g. Claude Code, Codex, Cursor ) as part of the development workflow

Strong advantages:

• Java
• NodeJS
• Typescript
• Python
• PostgreSQL
• MySQL

Advantageous skills:

• AWS Solid understanding of RESTful API development
• Experience with version control using Git

Reference number for this position is GZ61531 which is a permanent position based in Pretoria offering a salary of R1.08m per annum, negotiable based on experience and ability.