Senior Software Engineer (Java)

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Hybrid work

Growth opportunities

Team events

Annual leave

Modern development tools

Career advancement

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Placements24 in Polokwane, Limpopo, is seeking a Senior Software Engineer with extensive Java experience to design, build, and maintain scalable backend systems. The role offers a hybrid work model and a chance to mentor junior engineers on impactful fintech projects.

You will work with Spring Boot, RESTful APIs, microservices, and relational databases, collaborating with product and architecture teams to deliver robust solutions and uphold coding standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of professional software development experience with a strong focus on Java.
• Proficiency with the Spring ecosystem, particularly Spring Boot.
• Strong understanding of object-oriented programming (OOP) principles and design patterns.
• Experience designing and building RESTful web services.
• Solid knowledge of relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and SQL.
• Familiarity with microservices architecture and related technologies.
• Experience with version control systems like Git.
• Knowledge of testing frameworks (e.g., JUnit, Mockito).
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a hybrid team.
• Experience in the Polokwane, Limpopo area is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement enterprise backend apps using Java and Spring Boot.
• Write clean, well-documented, maintainable code following best practices.
• Develop and maintain RESTful APIs for integration with services.
• Collaborate with product managers, architects, and engineers to define requirements.
• Conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback.
• Optimize performance and ensure scalability.
• Participate in full SDLC from requirements to deployment.
• Troubleshoot complex issues in prod and dev environments.
• Contribute to architectural discussions for robust designs.
• Mentor junior engineers and promote coding standards.

Skills

Java development

Spring Boot

RESTful services

Microservices

SQL databases

Git

JUnit/Mockito

OOP design patterns

Hybrid teamwork

Mentoring juniors

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Spring Framework

PostgreSQL

MySQL

Git

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leading fintech innovator, is seeking a highly skilled Senior Software Engineer with extensive experience in Java development. This role is based in Polokwane, Limpopo , and offers a hybrid work model, allowing for a balance between in-office collaboration and remote flexibility. You will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining robust, scalable, and high-performance backend systems that are critical to the company's operations. This is an exceptional opportunity to contribute to impactful projects, mentor junior engineers, and play a key role in shaping the future of financial technology. The ideal candidate is passionate about clean code, best practices, and solving complex technical challenges.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement enterprise-level backend applications using Java and related frameworks (e.g., Spring Boot).
• Write clean, efficient, maintainable, and well-documented code adhering to industry best practices.
• Develop and maintain RESTful APIs for seamless integration with various services and applications.
• Collaborate closely with product managers, architects, and other engineers to define software requirements and solutions.
• Conduct code reviews, providing constructive feedback to enhance code quality and team knowledge.
• Optimize application performance, identify and resolve bottlenecks, and ensure system scalability.
• Participate in the entire software development lifecycle, from requirements gathering to deployment and maintenance.
• Troubleshoot and debug complex technical issues in production and development environments.
• Contribute to architectural discussions and decisions to ensure robust and scalable system design.
• Mentor junior software engineers, fostering their technical growth and adherence to standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional software development experience with a strong focus on Java.
• Proficiency with the Spring ecosystem, particularly Spring Boot.
• Strong understanding of object-oriented programming (OOP) principles and design patterns.
• Experience designing and building RESTful web services.
• Solid knowledge of relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and SQL.
• Familiarity with microservices architecture and related technologies.
• Experience with version control systems like Git.
• Knowledge of testing frameworks (e.g., JUnit, Mockito).
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a hybrid team.
• Experience in the Polokwane, Limpopo area is a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package with performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund benefits.
• Hybrid work arrangement providing flexibility.
• Opportunities for professional growth, training, and attending conferences.
• Collaborative and innovative work culture.
• Generous annual leave allowance.
• Access to modern development tools and technologies.
• Regular team events and social gatherings.
• Potential for career advancement within the organization.