Senior Software Developer (Java-Spring boot)

Flash Group; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Flash Group in the Western Cape seeks a seasoned software engineer to lead planning, execution and delivery of complex software solutions.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, write maintainable code, mentor juniors, and own deployments with a focus on performance and security.

The role requires deep Java Spring Boot and microservices experience and the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical colleagues.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of software development experience.
• Proficient in Java Spring Boot (Java/J2EE).
• Strong OO design principles and patterns.
• Experience with RESTful web services.
• Experience with microservices architecture.
• Experience with Relational DBMS.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with team to solve complex technical problems.
• Write well-structured, efficient, and maintainable code.
• Own deployments with precision and care.
• Mentor junior developers and support onboarding.
• Improve system observability, alerts, and runbooks.
• Ensure performance, security, and accessibility practices.
• Communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to align with business goals.

Skills

Java

OO design

RESTful APIs

Microservices

Relational DBMS

Tools

Docker

RabbitMQ

Redis

Azure Cloud Services

CI/CD pipelines

Job description

Flash
2024/12/13 Western Cape
Job Reference Number: T168
Department: Technology
Business Unit:
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

RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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 organizational 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 -10 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)
• MSSQL/Oracle
• OAuth 2.0 authentication
• Docker
• DevOps methodology including setting up CI/CD pipelines
• Unit and Integration Testing
• RabbitMQ
• Redis
• Azure Cloud Services
• Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban)

COMPETENCIES / ATTRIBUTES

• Problem solver
• Ability to lead projects
• Ability to communicate about technology in non-technical terms to colleagues and client
• Ability to work calmly and methodically when under pressure