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 seeks a Senior Software Engineer in Pretoria to join a dynamic technology team delivering innovative enterprise solutions with tangible impact.

You’ll be involved in shaping technical solutions, building scalable systems, and collaborating with talented professionals in a hybrid environment. Strong back-end and full-stack development experience (8+ years) is preferred.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of solid development experience required or equivalent.
• Back-end and full stack development expertise.
• Experience directing AI coding agents as part of the workflow.

Skills

8+ years

Backend & Fullstack

AI Tools workflow

Java

Node.js

TypeScript

Python

PostgreSQL

MySQL

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:

• JavaNodeJSTypescriptPythonPostgreSQLMySQL

Advantageous skills:

• AWSSolid understanding of RESTful API developmentExperience 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.