Senior Software Developer (Java-Spring boot)

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

Job summary

A leading tech company in South Africa is seeking a skilled software developer with 8-10 years of experience. You will work on complex solutions, mentor junior developers, and collaborate with cross-functional teams. Technical expertise in Java Spring Boot and microservices architecture is required. This permanent role offers a dynamic environment where you can make a significant impact on business success through innovative software solutions.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8-10 years’ experience in software development.

Responsibilities

• Works with the team to solve complex technical problems.
• Writes well-structured, efficient, and maintainable code.
• Develops and maintains Disaster Recovery procedures.
• Mentors less experienced developers and supports onboarding.
• Ensures systems resilience and reliability.

Skills

Java Spring Boot

OO design principles

RESTful web services

Microservices architecture

Relational DBMS

Tools

MSSQL

Oracle

Docker

RabbitMQ

Redis

Azure Cloud Services

Job description

Flash

2024/12/13 Western Cape

Job Reference Number: T168

Department: Technology

Business Unit: (not specified)

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.
• 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
• 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