Senior Java Software Engineer

Entelect; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic technology firm in South Africa is seeking a Senior Java Software Engineer to develop web and mobile applications. The role involves engaging in all stages of the software development lifecycle, enhancing product quality, and championing change within a collaborative environment. The ideal candidate has over 6 years of experience, a strong customer-facing ability, and a bachelor's degree in IT or Engineering. Competitive compensation includes bonuses and continuous professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

Twice-yearly salary increases

Guaranteed bonuses

Employee wellness programs

Commission incentives

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years' experience as a software engineer in an enterprise environment.
• Mastery of various technologies with the ability to adapt to new frameworks.
• Ability to architect and structure small projects within an enterprise environment.
• Flexibility to work across a variety of different environments and tooling.

Responsibilities

• Develop world-class web and mobile applications for leading organisations.
• Enhance product quality through containerisation and continuous integration.
• Engage in various stages of the SDLC.
• Research innovative technologies for project implementation.

Skills

Software engineering fundamentals

Proficiency in various technologies

Strong collaboration skills

Customer-facing ability

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Spring

Spring Boot

Angular

React

Vue

Maven

Gradle

Terraform

AWS CDK

KAFKA

RabbitMQ

Amazon SQS

Oracle

MSSql

PostgreSQL

MySQL

Job description

Senior Java Software Engineer – Entelect

Exciting Opportunity for a Java Software Engineer at Entelect.

Elevate your career at Entelect, where we prioritise people and nurture a culture of growth, collaboration, and innovation.

Join a dynamic, multidisciplinary environment that encourages versatility, and provides individual attention to career development, including intentional and regular one‑on‑ones with leadership.

Tackle complex challenges and make a meaningful impact alongside passionate professionals who inspire and support each other.

What You'll Be Doing

Delivery :

Leveraging your expertise to develop world‑class web and mobile applications for leading organisations in South Africa.

Exploring methods to enhance product quality through containerisation and continuous integration, fostering a streamlined DevOps culture.

Engaging in various stages of the SDLC, from system design to analysis, scoping, and estimation.

Researching innovative technologies and implementing them in projects to drive innovation.

People :

Demonstrating maturity, motivation, and leadership in the workplace.

Championing change within the team and fostering a collaborative culture.

Collaborating with cross‑functional teams to tackle complex business challenges, driving continuous improvement.

Mentoring and nurturing colleagues to uphold standards of excellence and accountability.

Customer :

Building strong relationships and understanding customer needs to deliver impactful solutions.

Managing customer expectations and identifying opportunities for service improvements.

Ensuring compliance with data security and industry regulations.

What We Need from You

A bachelor's degree in IT, Engineering, or related fields.

Minimum 6 years' experience as a software engineer in an enterprise environment.

Proficiency in software engineering fundamentals and commitment to clean code and best practices.

Mastery of various technologies with the agility to adapt to new frameworks.

Ability to architect and structure small projects within an enterprise environment.

Strong collaboration and communication skills with a drive for continual improvement.

Pro hybrid working model working from the office on average 2 – 3 times per week.

A strong customer‑facing ability.

Flexibility to work across a variety of different environments and tooling.

What You'll Get from Us

A competitive compensation package with twice‑yearly salary increases and guaranteed bonuses.

Tenure‑based loyalty leave.

Access to employee wellness programs and rewards for professional development.

Commission incentives for successful business development leads and employee referrals.

Hands‑on support from leadership through regular one‑on‑ones and quarterly reviews.

Continuous development programmes offering training in leadership and technical skills.

Exposure to enterprise projects across multiple domains and problem spaces for South Africa's most esteemed organisations.

Key Technologies

Frameworks :

• Spring
• Spring Boot

Frontend technologies : Angular, React, Vue

ORM Tools : JPA, Spring Data, Hibernate

Relational databases: Oracle, MSSql, PostgreSQL, MySQL

Build Tools : Maven, Gradle

IAC : Terraform, Bicep, AWS CDK

Event‑based messaging queues : KAFKA, RabbitMQ, Amazon SQS

What To Expect from the Recruitment Process

Our aim is to make the recruitment process as efficient as possible, keeping you informed every step of the way.

The first step is an initial conversation with our talent team to get to know you better and introduce you to Entelect and all that we have to offer.

The next step will be a 1.5‑hour in‑person technical interview at one of our offices where you will meet some of our leadership team.

Finally, if we are both aligned, we wrap up the process with salary discussions and present you with an offer of employment.

Not quite ready but eager to learn more? Head to the Culture Site and complete the form to set up an exploratory chat.

Our team understands that good things take time and are happy to wait until that time is right for you.

Details

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Engineering, Information Technology, and Consulting