Senior Java Engineer

2 days ago

Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa Scrums Full time
Our Story

At (formerly SovTech), we believe the future of software lies in the talent, innovation, and creativity found on the African continent. For over a decade, we have been pioneering world-class software development for a global audience. We are the leading custom software development company from Africa that, like any great tech company, was founded in a garage. has now grown to more than 350 of the best AI-powered software engineering experts, building world-class platforms for growing businesses across four cities on three continents.

Looking ahead, we remain committed to growing Africa's tech ecosystems. Africa is home to the world's youngest population, with over 50% of Africans under the age of 25. Recent estimates indicate there are over 700,000 professional software developers across Africa today. That number is projected to double by 2025. We believe in the future of African tech talent and the impact it will have on scaling global companies.

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Our Culture

Our culture is underpinned by 8 core values.

Why Join Our Team?

Be part of a dynamic, people-first team that's showcasing and advancing Africa's tech landscape on the global scale. At , we celebrate your individuality, empower your decision-making, and create meaningful experiences. Together, we're driving innovation and building exceptional teams. Take a look at some of the highlights:

1. At , we champion an empowered workplace where you shape the culture, influence decisions on tech stacks, and take charge of user testing—all while working from wherever you thrive best across our interconnected Guilds.
2. Our distributed teams span South Africa, Nigeria, Kenya, Zimbabwe, and other parts of the continent, showcasing the diversity and brilliance of African talent.

The Vibes

1. Annual Foos-Fest: Showcase your skills at our legendary Foosball Festival and take home quirky, sought-after awards.
2. AI-Powered Hackathons: Collaborate with your team to create innovative, market-ready products in just 24 hours—all while enjoying live music and family-friendly fun.
3. Year-End Celebrations: Reflect and connect at our unforgettable year-end events, a decade-old tradition we continue to cherish.
4. Popcorn Fridays, Dev Chats, and Braais: Bond with colleagues over insightful discussions and sizzling good vibes.
5. Fluid Clubs: Join like-minded peers in activities like hiking, running, and more to foster shared interests beyond work.
6. Weekly All-Hands: Stay inspired and in the loop with our weekly All-Hands sessions that bring us together as one team.
7. Explore Week: Our annual tradition encourages you to work from anywhere around the globe for one exciting week—freedom meets inspiration

Rewards & Recognition

1. Stacos (our company currency): Reward and recognise your peers with Stacos and exchange them for cool vouchers to celebrate accomplishments big and small.
2. Commission Incentives: Unlock attractive rewards for successful business development leads and employee referrals.

Continued Career Growth & Support

1. Internal AI Platforms: We empower our teams with access to both closed and open source LLM's that make work easier and empower your professional growth. We love AI
2. High-Performance Culture: Stay aligned and on track with OKRs (Objectives and Key Results) and structured annual reviews.
3. Personalized Mentorship: Receive dedicated guidance from leadership and the Talent Success Team through one-on-one sessions and quarterly check-ins tailored to your career aspirations.

Our teams are powered by AI—Transforming How We Work

1. Our teams embrace cutting-edge AI platforms, agents and tools, creating smarter workflows and accelerating career development with AI.
2. OpenAI, Anthropic, Llama - we use them all so choose what suits you best
3. You don't need your own licenses - we cover the costs and have our own internal AI platforms that gives you access to them all in a secure environment.

Outstanding Employee Benefits*

1. Discovery Medical Aid: Prioritizing your health with the best care.
2. Half-Day Birthday Leave: Celebrate your special day with an afternoon off
3. Family responsibility & Parental Benefits: Providing full support for a meaningful work-life balance.

*Please note: Benefits may vary depending on employment type

Join us and be part of a dynamic, supportive team that's making waves across Africa.

Location: Stellenbosch

Contract Type: Independent Contractor Agreement

Engagement Length: 12 Months (potential for renewal)

Years of Experience: 6-10 years

Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in IT, Engineering, or a related field.

Core Tech Stack:

1. Primary stack: Java backend
2. Frontend: Vaadin (Java-based)
3. Additional technologies: Groovy, MySQL, GORM
4. Cloud experience (AWS/GCP) is not critical
5. Experience level needed: 6-10 years

What will you be doing?

1. Develop and maintain backend services using Java and Groovy.
2. Work with Vaadin to build and enhance front-end components.
3. Design and optimize database schemas using MySQL and manage ORM with GORM.
4. Ensure the performance, scalability, and reliability of applications.
5. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software solutions.
6. Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code following best practices.
7. Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues in existing applications.
8. Contribute to code reviews and mentor junior developers.

Key Skills

years of experience in Java backend development.
2. Experience working with Vaadin or other Java-based frontend frameworks.
3. Strong understanding of Groovy, MySQL, and GORM.
4. Solid grasp of software development principles, design patterns, and best practices.
5. Experience with RESTful APIs, microservices architecture, and database optimization.
6. A plus is familiarity with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and testing frameworks.
7. Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in an agile environment.
8. Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Nice to Have

1. Exposure to cloud platforms like AWS or GCP (not mandatory).
2. Experience with containerization tools such as Docker or Kubernetes.
3. Knowledge of message queues (Kafka, RabbitMQ) or event-driven architectures.

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