Senior Java/Kafka Backend Engineer

Unitrade 745 (Pty) Ltd; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Unitrade 745 (Pty) Ltd is seeking a Java Developer with Kafka expertise to build scalable backend solutions. The role focuses on the full software development lifecycle, including conception, development, deployment, and ongoing maintenance with emphasis on performance and reliability.

Ideal candidate has 6+ years of backend development experience, strong PostgreSQL, Spring Boot, and AWS skills, plus the ability to work in cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of backend software development experience, with proven delivery.
• Experience with backend frameworks and technologies.
• IT qualification preferred but not required.
• Strong understanding of scalable, reliable server-side systems.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain backend systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to scope and resolve engineering issues.
• Ensure scalability, performance, and future-proofing of applications.
• Operate backend services for data-heavy applications (cell phones, live data).

Skills

Analytical

Attention to detail

Communications

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Education

Grade 12 National Certificate

IT qualification (preferred)

Tools

Java

Spring Boot

PostgreSQL

Kafka

AWS

Job description

Unitrade 745 (Pty) Ltd is seeking a Java Developer with Kafka expertise to build scalable backend solutions. The role focuses on the full software development lifecycle, including conception, development, deployment, and ongoing maintenance with emphasis on performance and reliability.

Ideal candidate has 6+ years of backend development experience, strong PostgreSQL, Spring Boot, and AWS skills, plus the ability to work in cross-functional teams.