Senior Software Engineer (Java)

Placements24; Randburg; Remote; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Remote work

Professional development

Paid time off

Bonuses

Company holidays

Job summary

Placements24 is representing a fintech client seeking a Senior Software Engineer with deep Java experience to design, develop, and maintain scalable enterprise applications. The role emphasizes strong OOP, RESTful APIs, and database familiarity, with a remote-first setup and collaboration across product and architecture teams.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of Java development, Spring Boot expertise, and strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience in computer science or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of professional software development with Java.
• Strong proficiency in Java and Spring Boot.
• Deep understanding of OOP and design patterns.
• Experience with RESTful APIs and relational/NoSQL databases.
• GIt version control experience.
• Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP) is a plus.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and deploy Java-based applications and microservices.
• Write clean, maintainable, well-documented code following best practices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define software requirements and designs.
• Optimize performance, scalability, and reliability of applications.
• Participate in code reviews and troubleshoot production issues.
• Mentor junior engineers and promote technical excellence.
• Work with databases (SQL and NoSQL) and data management.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

OOP Principles

REST APIs

SQL/NoSQL

Git

Cloud Platforms

Agile

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering

Tools

PostgreSQL

MySQL

NoSQL databases

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a renowned fintech company driving innovation in financial services, is actively seeking a Senior Software Engineer with deep expertise in Java development. This is a fully remote position, allowing you to contribute to impactful projects from the comfort of your own home. You will be instrumental in designing, developing, and maintaining scalable, high-performance enterprise applications that underpin our client's core financial products. This role demands a strong understanding of object-oriented design principles, database technologies, and modern Java frameworks. You will collaborate closely with product managers, architects, and other engineers to deliver robust and secure software solutions. This is an exceptional opportunity to join a forward-thinking organization, work on challenging problems, and influence the technological direction of a leading fintech player, all within a remote-first framework.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and deploy high-quality Java-based applications and microservices.
• Write clean, efficient, maintainable, and well-documented code following best practices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define software requirements and technical designs.
• Optimize application performance, scalability, and reliability.
• Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality and adherence to standards.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex software defects and production issues.
• Contribute to architectural discussions and technical decision-making.
• Work with databases (SQL and NoSQL) and ensure efficient data management.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest Java technologies and industry trends.
• Mentor junior engineers and promote a culture of technical excellence.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in software development using Java.
• Strong proficiency in Java and experience with frameworks like Spring Boot.
• Deep understanding of object-oriented programming (OOP) principles and design patterns.
• Experience with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and/or NoSQL databases.
• Familiarity with building and consuming RESTful APIs.
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) is a plus.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Experience with Agile development methodologies.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and potential for performance-based bonuses.
• Fully remote work opportunity, offering significant flexibility.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Opportunities for professional development, including training and certifications.
• Generous paid time off and company holidays.
• Work on challenging and impactful projects in the fintech industry.
• Collaborative and innovative remote team environment.