Senior Java Architect: Enterprise-Scale Systems Lead

E-Merge; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 918,000 - 1,122,000; Full time

Job summary

E-Merge in Stellenbosch seeks a Senior Java Developer & Architect to lead complex enterprise projects, shape technical direction, and deliver high-quality software. You will influence architecture, drive best practices, and contribute across the full software lifecycle.

Ideal candidates bring 10+ years of software development, deep SQL experience, and strong Java expertise. A degree is a bonus, with exceptional skills and track record counting the most.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of software development experience.
• 10+ years working with SQL (PostgreSQL gets bonus points).
• 5+ years building robust Java applications.
• Enterprise architecture experience welcomed; a bonus.
• A degree is a bonus—but exceptional skills and experience count.

Responsibilities

• Transform complex business challenges into smart, scalable solutions.
• Build web and mobile applications that stand the test of time.
• Write clean, maintainable code your future teammates will thank you for.
• Lead architecture decisions and champion engineering best practices.
• Keep calm when production isn't.
• Turn great ideas into even better software—one commit at a time.

Skills

Java

SQL

Enterprise architecture

Software development

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Docker

Git

PostgreSQL

Apache Kafka

JBoss Undertow

GlassFish

Ubuntu

Java EE 8

Job description

E-Merge in Stellenbosch seeks a Senior Java Developer & Architect to lead complex enterprise projects, shape technical direction, and deliver high-quality software. You will influence architecture, drive best practices, and contribute across the full software lifecycle.

Ideal candidates bring 10+ years of software development, deep SQL experience, and strong Java expertise. A degree is a bonus, with exceptional skills and track record counting the most.