Senior Software Engineer (Java)

Boardroom Appointments; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A technology recruitment agency seeks a Senior Software Engineer (Java) in Cape Town. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in software development and leadership, with strong expertise in Java, front-end frameworks, and cloud platforms. Responsibilities include leading web application development, conducting code reviews, and mentoring junior engineers. Join this dynamic team to drive technical innovation and deliver high-quality solutions that meet business needs.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in software development with web applications.
• Experience in leading software development projects or teams.
• Strong understanding of software design principles and architectural patterns.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of web applications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define technical requirements.
• Conduct comprehensive code reviews and mentor junior engineers.

Skills

Software development experience

Java programming

Front-end frameworks (React, Angular, Vue.js)

Back-end technologies (Node.js, Django, Ruby on Rails)

Database systems (SQL, NoSQL)

Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)

Software testing strategies

CI/CD pipelines

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

About the job Senior Software Engineer (Java)

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Extensive experience in software development, including significant hands-on experience in building and delivering web applications.
• Demonstrated experience in leading software development projects or teams
• Expertise in programming and frameworks:
• Deep knowledge of front-end frameworks (React, Angular, Vue.js) and back-end technologies (Node.js, Django, Ruby on Rails)
• Expertise in database systems (SQL, NoSQL) and data modeling.
• Strong understanding of software design principles, architectural patterns, and system scalability.
• Experience in designing and architecting complex, distributed, and highly available systems.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and microservices architecture.
• Proficient in implementing and driving software testing strategies, including unit testing, integration testing, and automated testing.
• Experience with continuous integration and deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.
• Strong focus on code quality, performance optimization, and security best practices

Responsibilities:

• Software development and implementation: Lead the design, development, and implementation of complex web applications.
• Utilize your expertise in programming languages, frameworks, and libraries to deliver high-quality, scalable, and maintainable solutions that meet business requirements.
• Technical design and architecture: Take a leading role in the design and architecture of software systems, ensuring scalability, performance, and reliability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define technical requirements, establish best practices, and drive technical innovation.
• Code review and quality assurance: Conduct comprehensive code reviews to ensure code quality, adherence to coding standards, and best practices.
• Mentor junior engineers, provide constructive feedback, and help drive continuous improvement in code quality and maintainability.
• Technical leadership and collaboration: Provide technical guidance and leadership to a team of engineers.
• Foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment, promoting knowledge sharing, mentorship, and teamwork.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery
• Troubleshooting and problem-solving: Investigate and resolve complex technical issues that arise during the software development lifecycle.
• Utilize advanced problem-solving skills to diagnose and address software defects, performance bottlenecks, and system failures.
• Provide guidance and support to team members in resolving technical challenges.
• Research and innovation: Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices.
• Conduct research and evaluate new tools, frameworks, and methodologies to drive innovation and enhance development processes.
• Identify opportunities for process optimization, automation, and tooling enhancements.