Senior Java DevOps Engineer RosebankHybrid R1.2m PA

E-Merge IT Recruitment; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT recruitment agency is looking for a Senior Back-End Engineer/Architect in Sandton, Johannesburg. You will design scalable cloud-native systems and lead technical strategies in a hybrid work environment. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of experience with Java, Spring Boot, and microservices, along with attractive salary packages offered. This role allows for both influence in architecture and hands-on coding.

Benefits

Attractive salary package (negotiable)

Referral bonus program

Qualifications

• 10 years of proven back-end development and architecture experience.
• Deep Java and Spring Boot expertise.
• Strong knowledge of microservices and distributed systems.

Responsibilities

• Architect and develop robust scalable back-end systems in Java & Spring Boot.
• Design cloud-native solutions with AWS and containerized deployments.
• Build and optimize RESTful APIs for performance and reliability.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

Microservices

AWS

NoSQL

Kafka

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD

Education

Tertiary qualification in IT

Job description

Introduction

Were not just writing code were redefining digital platforms.

As a Senior Back-End Engineer / Architect youll be designing and building scalable secure cloud-native systems that power everything from high-volume apps to AI-driven decision engines.

If microservices event-driven architecture and cloud-first deployments are your playground this role is calling your name.

Duties & Responsibilities

uD83DuDD27 What Youll Do :

• Architect and develop robust scalable back-end systems in Java & Spring Boot
• Design cloud-native solutions with AWS and containerized deployments
• Build and optimize RESTful APIs for performance and reliability
• Work with PostgreSQL NoSQL and Kafka in modern data-driven stacks
• Apply SOLID principles & design patterns to produce clean elegant code
• Mentor teams and shape overall system design & technical strategy

uD83CuDFAF What Were Looking For :

• 10 years of proven back-end development & architecture experience
• Deep Java & Spring Boot expertise (core concepts design patterns)
• Strong knowledge of microservices distributed systems event-driven design
• Advanced database skills: relational NoSQL query optimisation data modelling
• Hands-on with AWS Docker / Kubernetes CI / CD pipelines
• A problem-solver who values elegant scalable architecture
• Tertiary qualification in IT preferred

uD83DuDCA1 Why This Role

• Influence the technical direction of a fast-scaling digital platform
• Hybrid setup in Sandton Johannesburg
• Extremely attractive salary package (negotiable)
• A chance to lead architect and still remain hands-on with code

uD83DuDCCC Reference Number : GZ60797

Location : Sandton Johannesburg (Hybrid)

Package : Extremely attractive salary (negotiable)

uD83DuDC49 Contact Garth at / to discuss this role and other opportunities.

uD83DuDCB8 Referral bonus : Know someone whos a fit We pay cash for successful referrals!

Required Experience : Senior IC

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1