Senior Java & Kafka Developer, Data Platform Lead

SkillsMap; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent technology company in South Africa is seeking a senior software developer with 8-10 years of experience. The role involves addressing complex technical problems, enhancing a comprehensive technology platform, and mentorship of junior team members. Candidates should have strong technical skills including NoSQL databases, Apache Spark, and be effective problem solvers. This offers an opportunity for significant professional growth within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8-10 years’ experience in software development.
• Technical skills across various platforms and tools.
• Competencies in problem solving and leading projects.

Responsibilities

• Assist with solving complex technical problems across teams.
• Support enhancement of a multi-faceted technology platform.
• Work with Architects and Team Leads to fulfill business requirements.
• Provide work estimates for projects based on requirements.
• Ensure changes are tested and documented appropriately.

Skills

Problem solver

Ability to lead projects

Ability to communicate about technology in non-technical terms

Ability to work calmly and methodically under pressure

Tools

Cassandra or similar NoSQL database

Graph technology

Apache Spark

JSON REST Service and APIs

Apache Kafka

Notebook environments (e.g., Jupyter)

C# .Net Core

Docker

Kubernetes

Azure DevOps

Redis

RabbitMQ

Job description

A prominent technology company in South Africa is seeking a senior software developer with 8-10 years of experience. The role involves addressing complex technical problems, enhancing a comprehensive technology platform, and mentorship of junior team members. Candidates should have strong technical skills including NoSQL databases, Apache Spark, and be effective problem solvers. This offers an opportunity for significant professional growth within a supportive environment.