Senior Java Backend Engineer (Spring) - Hybrid Stellenbosch

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Competitive salary and benefits

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Senior Backend Software Engineer in Stellenbosch, Western Cape, with a strong focus on Java and the Spring framework. You will design, develop, and maintain scalable backend systems powering fintech products, mentor juniors, and contribute to secure, reliable services in a hybrid work setup.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of backend experience, with expertise in Java, Spring, RESTful APIs, relational databases, and microservices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional backend development experience.
• Extensive experience with Java and the Spring Framework (Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Data JPA).
• Proficiency in designing and implementing RESTful APIs.
• Strong understanding of relational database design and SQL.
• Experience with messaging queues (Kafka, RabbitMQ) is a plus.
• Familiarity with microservices architecture.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to thrive in a hybrid work environment in Stellenbosch, Western Cape.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain robust and scalable backend services using Java and the Spring ecosystem (Spring Boot, Spring Data, Spring Security).
• Develop and manage RESTful APIs, ensuring seamless integration with front-end applications and third-party services.
• Work with relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and potentially NoSQL databases (MongoDB).
• Implement security and data protection best practices.
• Optimize applications for performance, scalability, and efficiency.
• Participate in code reviews, providing constructive feedback and ensuring code quality.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including front-end developers, DevOps engineers, and product managers.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve production issues in a timely manner.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to the technical growth of the team.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends in backend development.

Skills

Java

Spring Framework

RESTful APIs

Relational databases

Microservices

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Spring Boot

Spring MVC

Spring Data JPA

Kafka

RabbitMQ

Git

SQL

MongoDB

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Senior Backend Software Engineer in Stellenbosch, Western Cape, with a strong focus on Java and the Spring framework. You will design, develop, and maintain scalable backend systems powering fintech products, mentor juniors, and contribute to secure, reliable services in a hybrid work setup.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of backend experience, with expertise in Java, Spring, RESTful APIs, relational databases, and microservices.