Senior Software Engineer (Backend - Java/Spring)

Placements24; Rustenburg; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Performance-based bonuses

Career growth

Training programs

Conference attendance

Job summary

Placements24 in Rustenburg, North West, South Africa is seeking a Senior Software Engineer focused on backend development to design, build, and maintain high-performance financial systems.

You will work with a skilled team to deliver robust APIs using Java, Spring Boot, and microservices, integrate diverse data sources, ensure code quality, and mentor junior engineers. This role offers growth in a dynamic financial technology environment.

Qualifications

• Proven backend development experience with Java and Spring Framework.
• Experience designing RESTful services and microservices architectures.
• Strong SQL skills; familiarity with NoSQL databases is a plus.
• Experience with build tools (Maven/Gradle) and Git version control.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement robust backend services and APIs using Java and Spring Boot.
• Collaborate with architects and product managers to define technical designs.
• Write clean, well-tested code following best practices.
• Integrate with diverse data sources, relational and NoSQL databases.
• Participate in code reviews and mentor junior engineers.
• Troubleshoot defects and optimize performance for high-volume transactions.
• Contribute to process improvements and toolchains.

Skills

Java

Spring Framework

RESTful APIs

Microservices

SQL

NoSQL

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Spring Boot

Maven/Gradle

Git

Kafka

RabbitMQ

Oracle/MySQL/PostgreSQL

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a prominent financial services technology firm, is seeking a highly skilled Senior Software Engineer with a strong focus on backend development to join their team in Rustenburg, North West . This role is crucial for designing, developing, and maintaining robust, scalable, and high-performance financial systems. You will be working with a talented team of engineers on complex projects, contributing to the evolution of our core platforms. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of Java and the Spring framework, coupled with a passion for writing clean, efficient code and a commitment to delivering high-quality software solutions. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer to make a significant impact within a reputable organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement robust backend services and APIs using Java and the Spring Boot framework.
• Collaborate with architects, product managers, and other engineers to define software requirements and technical designs.
• Write clean, maintainable, well-tested, and efficient code adhering to best practices.
• Develop and integrate with various data sources, including relational databases (e.g., Oracle, PostgreSQL) and NoSQL databases.
• Participate in code reviews, providing constructive feedback to peers and ensuring code quality.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve software defects and production issues.
• Optimize application performance and scalability for high-volume transaction processing.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of development processes and tools.
• Mentor junior engineers and share technical knowledge within the team.
• Ensure the security and integrity of financial data handled by the applications.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Senior Software Engineer with a strong focus on backend development.
• Extensive experience with Java and the Spring Framework (Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Data).
• Proficiency in developing RESTful web services.
• Strong experience with relational databases (e.g., Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL) and SQL.
• Familiarity with NoSQL databases is a plus.
• Experience with message queues (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ) is desirable.
• Understanding of microservices architecture.
• Experience with build tools (e.g., Maven, Gradle) and version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.

Benefits

• Our client offers a competitive salary, comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund benefits, and performance-based bonuses.
• Employees will enjoy a dynamic work environment in our Rustenburg, North West offices, with opportunities for professional growth and development through training programs and conference attendance.
• We believe in fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration, providing the resources and support necessary for our team members to excel.
• This role presents a significant opportunity to advance your career within the financial technology sector.