Senior Java Developer/ Architect - Stellenbosch - R1.02m per annum

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

Some heroes wear capes. Others write Java.

If you can tame legacy code, architect scalable systems, and know the difference between "it works" and "it's production-ready", then we need to talk.

We're looking for a Senior Java Developer & Architect who's ready to take on complex enterprise projects, influence technical direction, and build software that's as elegant as it is powerful.

Your Mission

• 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.

Your Tech Stack

• Java SE 8, 21 & 25
• Java EE 8
• EJB, JMS, JDBC & JNDI
• PostgreSQL
• Apache Kafka
• Docker
• Git
• Ubuntu
• JBoss Undertow
• GlassFish

What You Bring

• 10+ years of software development experience.
• 10+ years working with SQL (PostgreSQL gets bonus points).
• 5+ years building robust Java applications.
• Enterprise architecture experience? We'd love to see it.
• A degree is a bonus—but exceptional skills and experience are what really count.

What's in It for You?

R1.02 million per annum