Senior Software Engineer (Java)

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and bonuses

Medical aid and retirement fund

Hybrid work model

Professional development and certs

Generous annual leave

Job summary

Placements24 client, a reputable financial services technology provider, is seeking a senior Software Engineer in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga. The role offers a hybrid work model with in-office and remote collaboration, and a focus on designing, developing, and maintaining enterprise Java applications for the financial sector.

You will work with architects and product managers, implement APIs, ensure performance and security, mentor junior engineers, and stay current with industry trends.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of professional software development experience.
• Extensive Java development with Spring Boot and Hibernate.
• Strong OO design principles and design patterns.
• Relational databases experience (Oracle, PostgreSQL) and SQL.
• Experience with microservices and modern API development.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and deploy robust and scalable enterprise applications using Java.
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code following best practices and coding standards.
• Collaborate with architects, product managers, and engineers to define software requirements and designs.
• Develop and maintain APIs and services that integrate with various systems.
• Optimize applications for performance, scalability, and reliability.
• Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex software defects.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of development processes and tools.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance.

Skills

Java development

OO design principles

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

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

Tools

Spring Boot

Hibernate

Maven

Gradle

Git

SQL

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a reputable financial services technology provider, is seeking a seasoned Senior Software Engineer with strong expertise in Java. This role is based in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga, and adopts a hybrid work model, allowing for both in-office collaboration and remote flexibility. You will be instrumental in designing, developing, and maintaining complex software solutions for the financial sector. The ideal candidate possesses a deep understanding of object-oriented programming, enterprise-level application development, and a commitment to producing high-quality, scalable, and secure code. You will work within a talented team, contributing to critical projects that drive innovation in financial technology.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and deploy robust and scalable enterprise applications using Java.
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code following best practices and coding standards.
• Collaborate with architects, product managers, and other engineers to define software requirements and technical designs.
• Develop and maintain APIs and services that integrate with various systems.
• Optimize applications for performance, scalability, and reliability.
• Participate in code reviews, providing constructive feedback to peers.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex software defects and issues.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of development processes and tools.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends in software development.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum of 6 years of professional software development experience.
• Extensive experience with Java development, including deep knowledge of core Java and relevant frameworks (e.g., Spring Boot, Hibernate).
• Strong understanding of object-oriented design principles and design patterns.
• Experience with relational databases (e.g., Oracle, PostgreSQL) and SQL.
• Familiarity with microservices architecture is highly desirable.
• Experience with build tools (e.g., Maven, Gradle) and version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Knowledge of front-end technologies (e.g., JavaScript, Angular, React) is a plus.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, comfortable working in a hybrid team environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund benefits.
• Hybrid work model offering flexibility between remote and office work.
• Significant opportunities for professional development, training, and certifications.
• Generous annual leave and paid time off.
• Exposure to cutting-edge technologies in the financial services industry.
• Collaborative and supportive team culture.