Senior Software Developer (Hybrid)

Findojobs South Africa; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A tech recruitment firm in South Africa is seeking a skilled backend developer proficient in Java and Spring Boot. The role involves designing scalable services, mentoring teams, and collaborating in Agile setups. Candidates should have over 6 years of experience, ideally with strong skills in GCP or AWS, and familiarity with modern frameworks like React. Applicants will benefit from a dynamic work environment focused on clean and maintainable code.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of professional software development experience.
• Strong expertise in Java and Spring Boot.
• Experience with Agile product teams.
• Solid mentorship and technical leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable backend services using Java and Spring Boot.
• Contribute to the frontend stack using React and React Native.
• Collaborate closely with product owners and tech leads.
• Guide and mentor mid-level developers.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

React

System architecture

API design

Agile methodologies

Mentorship

GCP

AWS

Tools

GitHub Actions

Docker

Terraform

Job description

What you will do:

• Design and implement scalable backend services using Java and Spring Boot.
• (Optional) Contribute to the frontend stack using React and React native where applicable.
• Collaborate closely with product owners and tech leads to shape and scope features.
• Lead by example through clean, maintainable, well-tested code.
• Guide and mentor mid-level developers in best practices and technical direction.
• Help improve the architecture, performance, and DevOps practices.
• Contribute to sprint planning and Agile delivery processes.

Tech Stack:

• Backend: Java Spring Boot (GCP) & Serverless (AWS)
• Frontend: ReactJS
• Mobile: React Native
• Multicloud: Google Cloud Platform (GCP) & Amazon Web Services (AWS)
• DevOps: GitHub Actions, Docker, Terraform

Requirements:

• 6+ years of professional software development experience.
• Strong expertise in Java and Spring Boot.
• (Bonus) Solid experience with React or modern frontend frameworks.
• Strong understanding of system architecture, databases, and API design.
• Experience working in Agile product teams.
• Solid mentorship and technical leadership skills.
• Solid GCP and/or AWS experience.

***Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted***