Senior Software Engineer (Java)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid work model

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Professional development

Access to cutting-edge technologies

Annual performance bonuses

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Senior Software Engineer in Vereeniging, Gauteng, to design, develop, and maintain high-performance Java backend systems. You will lead microservices projects, mentor junior engineers, and influence architectural decisions in a hybrid work setup.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of Java experience, strong Spring, REST, and database knowledge, plus cloud and containerization familiarity.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional software development experience focusing on Java.
• Experience with Spring framework (Spring Boot/Spring MVC).
• Proficiency in building RESTful APIs and microservices.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and deploy robust backend services using Java and Spring Boot.
• Architect and implement microservices-based solutions.
• Optimize performance, reliability, and scalability of applications.
• Collaborate with product managers, frontend developers, and QA engineers.
• Write clean, well-documented code and follow coding standards.
• Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback.
• Troubleshoot complex issues in development and production environments.
• Contribute to system design discussions and technology choices.
• Mentor junior engineers and promote best practices.
• Stay updated with Java technologies and industry trends.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

REST APIs

Microservices

PostgreSQL

MySQL

Kafka

RabbitMQ

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

Azure

GCP

OOP Principles

Problem Solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related

Tools

Hibernate

JUnit

Maven/Gradle

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leading provider of enterprise software solutions, is looking for an experienced Senior Software Engineer with a strong background in Java development to join their team in Vereeniging, Gauteng. This role is essential for designing, developing, and maintaining high-performance, scalable, and reliable backend systems and applications. You will work on challenging projects, contribute to architectural decisions, and mentor junior engineers. The ideal candidate possesses a deep understanding of object-oriented programming, distributed systems, and modern software development practices. This position offers a hybrid work model, allowing for a balance between focused office collaboration in Gauteng and remote flexibility. Join a company committed to technological innovation and professional growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and deploy robust and scalable backend services using Java and related frameworks (e.g., Spring Boot).
• Architect and implement microservices-based solutions.
• Optimize application performance, ensuring efficiency and reliability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product managers, frontend developers, and QA engineers.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code, adhering to coding standards.
• Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to peers.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues in development and production environments.
• Contribute to system design discussions and technology selection.
• Mentor junior software engineers and promote best practices.
• Stay updated with the latest Java technologies and industry trends.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of professional software development experience, with a strong emphasis on Java.
• Expertise in Java and the Spring framework (Spring Boot, Spring MVC).
• Proficiency in building RESTful APIs and microservices.
• Experience with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and ORM frameworks (e.g., Hibernate).
• Familiarity with messaging queues (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ) is a plus.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) is desirable.
• Strong understanding of data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented design principles.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and debugging skills.
• Effective communication and teamwork abilities.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package.
• Hybrid work model for work-life balance.
• Comprehensive health insurance and retirement benefits.
• Opportunities for professional development and advanced training.
• Collaborative work environment in Vereeniging.
• Annual performance bonuses.
• Access to cutting-edge technologies.