Senior Software Developer (JAVA)

Flash Group; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fintech company in South Africa is looking for a skilled software developer with over 8 years of experience in Java Spring Boot. The role focuses on delivering complex software solutions and managing deployments while mentoring less experienced team members. Ideal candidates will possess strong skills in microservices architecture and RESTful web services. The work environment encourages collaboration, continuous improvement, and fosters a culture of learning and system stability.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8+ years’ experience in software development.
• Proficient in Java Spring Boot and OO design principles.
• Experience with RESTful services and microservices architecture.

Responsibilities

• Solve complex technical problems within expertise.
• Write well-structured and efficient code.
• Manage and execute deployments accurately.
• Mentor junior developers and provide feedback.
• Improve system observability and stability.

Skills

JAVA Spring boot (JAVA/J2EE)

Object-Oriented Design Principles

RESTful Web Services

Microservices Architecture

Relational DBMS

Tools

Docker

DevOps (CI/CD with Azure & Kubernetes)

RabbitMQ

Redis

Azure Cloud Services

SonarQube

Job description

Flash

2025/12/18 Western Cape

Job Reference Number: T245

Department: Technology

Industry: Fintech

Job Type: Permanent

Positions Available: 1

Salary: Market Related

We are looking for a talented individual to be part of an equally talented team of software developers. This individual will be responsible for the planning, execution, and success of complex software solutions to meet the needs of the business.

Job Description

Day to day responsibilities will include

• Works seamlessly with their team to solve complex technical problems within their area of expertise.
• Demonstrates exceptional proficiency in their engineering discipline, bringing depth and versatility to their craft.
• Consistently writes code recognized by peers as well-structured, efficient, and maintainable.
• Proactively enhances the areas of code they work on, leaving systems better than they found them by optimizing existing implementations.
• Takes responsibility for managing and executing deployments with precision and care.
• Share expertise on systems to empower the team and foster a learning culture.
• Develops and maintains robust Disaster Recovery procedures to ensure system resilience and reliability.
• Works confidently with cross‑functional teams (e.g., Design, Legal, Data, Risk) to effectively communicate the developer team's work and ensure alignment with broader organisational goals.
• Regularly mentors less experienced developers, providing constructive feedback on designs and technical approaches. Actively supports onboarding new developers to integrate them effectively into the team.
• Escalates issues beyond their team or individual work scope when necessary, ensuring successful resolution through appropriate channels. Tackles project or feature‑level problems independently while seeking help promptly for unexpected challenges.
• Demonstrates expertise in non‑functional aspects like accessibility, performance, and security. Advocates for and teaches these practices, helping others deepen their understanding.
• Works effectively and confidently, maintaining persistence in the face of ambiguity or uncertainty. Leverages company‑wide resources to navigate complex situations.
• Actively improves system observability by identifying and addressing gaps in alerts and runbooks. Proactively enhances system stability through thoughtful improvements.
• Consistently delivers high‑quality work, ensuring timely completion of tasks while maintaining the resilience to tackle challenges and blockers.

Job Requirements

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Have a minimum of 8+ years’ experience in software development.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

• JAVA Spring boot (JAVA/J2EE)
• Sound knowledge of OO design principles and patterns.
• Experience in RESTful web services and
• Experience with microservices architecture and design
• Experience with Relational DBMS.

Advantageous Skills

• Java Spring Boot (Java / J2EE) and experience with Spring Batch
• OAuth 2.0 authentication
• Docker
• DevOps methodology including setting up CI/CD pipelines – Azure & Kubernetes
• Unit, Integration & load testing
• RabbitMQ
• Redis
• Azure Cloud Services
• Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban)
• Experience with SonarQube
• Audit logging
• Monitoring
• System Health checks, metrics and monitoring