Senior Java Software Engineer / Architect / Lead - Cape Town / Stellenbosch - Extremely Attract[...]

E-Merge IT Recruitment; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-scaling digital banking platform in Stellenbosch is seeking a Senior Back-End Engineer / Architect to lead the design and development of scalable systems. You will work with Java, Spring Boot, and AWS while mentoring engineers and influencing technical strategy. This role offers a hybrid setup and an attractive salary package, negotiable based on experience.

Benefits

Attractive salary package

Hybrid work setup

Mentorship opportunities

Referral bonus for successful candidates

Qualifications

• 10 years proven experience in back-end development & architecture.
• Strong expertise in Java & Spring Boot (core concepts & design patterns).
• Experience with microservices distributed systems and event-driven design.
• Advanced database skills (relational & NoSQL, query optimisation, data modelling).
• Hands-on with AWS, Docker/Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop robust scalable back-end systems in Java & Spring Boot.
• Architect cloud-native solutions using AWS and containerized deployments.
• Build and optimize RESTful APIs for performance and reliability.
• Leverage PostgreSQL, NoSQL, and Kafka for modern data architectures.
• Apply SOLID principles and design patterns to ensure clean code.
• Mentor engineers and influence system design & technical strategy.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

AWS

Microservices

PostgreSQL

Kafka

Docker

Kubernetes

Event-driven design

CI/CD pipelines

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification in IT

Job description

Overview

Were not just writing code were redefining digital banking .

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

If you thrive on microservices event-driven architecture and cloud-first deployments this role is for you.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Design and develop robust scalable back-end systems in Java & Spring Boot.
• Architect cloud-native solutions using AWS and containerized deployments.
• Build and optimize RESTful APIs for performance and reliability.
• Leverage PostgreSQL NoSQL and Kafka for modern data-driven architectures.
• Apply SOLID principles and design patterns to ensure clean elegant code.
• Mentor engineers and influence system design & technical strategy .

What Were Looking For

• 10 years proven experience in back-end development & architecture.
• Strong expertise in Java & Spring Boot (core concepts & design patterns).
• Experience with microservices distributed systems and event-driven design .
• Advanced database skills (relational & NoSQL query optimisation data modelling).
• Hands-on with AWS Docker / Kubernetes and CI / CD pipelines .
• A problem-solver who loves elegant solutions and clean architecture.
• Relevant tertiary qualification in IT preferred.

Why This Role

• Influence the technical direction of a fast-scaling digital banking platform .
• Hybrid setup in Cape Town / Stellenbosch .
• Extremely attractive salary package (negotiable on experience).
• A chance to lead architect and still remain hands-on with code.

Reference Number : GZ60797

This is a permanent position based in Stellenbosch.

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Requirements & Details

• Required Experience : Senior IC
• Key SkillsJunit,General Ledger Accounting,End User Support,JQuery,Blackberry
• Employment Type : Full-Time
• Experience : years
• Vacancy : 1