Senior Java AI Software Engineer - Pretoria (Hybrid) - R1.08m PA

E-Merge; South Africa; Hybrid; ZAR 972,000 - 1,188,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

Permanent position

Job summary

E-Merge in Pretoria is seeking an experienced Senior Software Engineer to join a dynamic technology team working on innovative enterprise solutions that make a tangible impact.

You'll shape technical solutions, build scalable systems, and collaborate with top professionals in a hybrid work model. The role offers ownership, technical excellence, and opportunities to influence AI-guided coding workflows.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of solid development experience.
• Experience directing AI coding agents in development workflow.
• Expertise in RESTful API development.

Skills

Back-end & Full Stack

AI code agents

Java Certification

AWS Certification

RESTful APIs

Tools

Claude Code

Codex

Cursor

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 & 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.

Contact Garth on [email protected] or call 011 463 3633 to discuss this and other opportunities.