Senior Software Engineer (Java & React) - Durban

DigiCert, Inc.; Durban; Remote; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A technology company is seeking a Senior Software Engineer (Java & React) in Durban. The ideal candidate has over 8 years of development experience and has a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field. The role involves working in an agile team, writing maintainable code, and troubleshooting product defects. This is a remote position with a focus on strong technical skills and effective communication.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of development experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, Electrical Engineering or equivalent years of experience.
• Experience with Java 17+, Spring Framework and Springboot, Gradle.
• Experience with React and NodeJs.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Detail-oriented, always open to learning.
• Experience with REST APIs.
• Experience in writing good, solid unit and integration tests.
• Experience in working with Docker.

Responsibilities

• Working in a cross-functional agile team.
• Participate and provide feedback in agile ceremonies.
• Analyse and troubleshoot product defects.
• Write good quality and maintainable code.
• Documentation as needed.
• Willingness to adapt to a changing environment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job description

Job title: Senior Software Engineer (Java & React) - Durban

Job Location: KwaZulu-Natal, Durban

Deadline: November 02, 2025

Job summary

• The ideal candidate for this role has strong, solid experience developing and maintaining scalable and distributed applications. A high performing individual who writes quality and maintainable code.
• This is a remote position.

What you will do

• Working in a cross-functional agile team.
• Participate and provide feedback in agile ceremonies.
• Analyse and troubleshoot product defects.
• Write good quality and maintainable code.
• Documentation as needed.
• Willingness to adapt to a changing environment.
• Other duties as assigned.

What you will have

• 8+ years of development experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, Electrical Engineering or equivalent years of experience.
• Java 17+, Spring Framework and Springboot, Gradle.
• React, NodeJs experience.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Detail-oriented, always open to learning.
• Experience with REST APIs.
• Experience in writing good, solid unit and integration tests.
• Experience in working with Docker.