Senior Software Engineer

1 week ago

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa iDbase Software Full time R250 000 - R500 000 per year

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Software Engineer (Java) to join our innovative technology team. You will design, build, and maintain scalable enterprise-grade applications using Java and complementary technologies.

This role emphasizes cloud-native development, microservices architecture, and secure, high-performance coding practices. It is ideal for a skilled engineer who thrives in collaborative Agile environments, embraces continuous learning, and is passionate about delivering robust, future-ready software solutions.

Key Responsibilities

  1. Development & Architecture
  • Design, develop, and maintain backend applications using Java 8+, Spring Boot, and related frameworks.
  • Build microservices-based architectures with reusable and modular components.
  • Implement cloud-native solutions using AWS or Azure services (e.g., Lambda, EC2, S3, RDS, App Services).
  • Develop and integrate RESTful APIs, messaging systems, and asynchronous services.
  • Ensure high availability, performance, and security of applications.
  • Apply best practices in coding, architecture, and DevOps for maintainable and extensible solutions.

  2. Tooling & Pipelines
  • Implement CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or Azure DevOps.
  • Containerize applications using Docker and manage orchestration with Kubernetes.
  • Monitor and optimize application performance using tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, or AWS CloudWatch.
  • Maintain unit tests, integration tests, and automated test frameworks to ensure application quality.

  2. Collaboration & Process
  • Collaborate with product managers, QA engineers, DevOps, and other software engineers in an Agile/Scrum environment.
  • Participate in code reviews, architecture discussions, and knowledge-sharing sessions.
  • Mentor junior developers and support team growth and skill development.
  • Translate functional and technical requirements into high-quality software solutions.

Requirements & Qualifications

Must-Have Skills:

  • 6+ years of professional software development experience with Java 8+.
  • Strong experience with Spring Boot, Spring Framework, and Hibernate / JPA.
  • Hands-on experience with RESTful APIs and microservices architectures.
  • Experience with relational databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle) and NoSQL databases (MongoDB, Cassandra).
  • Knowledge of containerization using Docker and orchestration using Kubernetes.
  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automated build/deployment processes.
  • Strong understanding of object-oriented programming, design patterns, and secure software development.

Highly Desirable Skills:

  • Cloud experience with AWS (Lambda, EC2, S3, RDS) or Azure services.
  • Knowledge of event-driven architectures and messaging systems (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ, SQS).
  • Familiarity with unit and integration testing frameworks (JUnit, TestNG, Mockito).
  • Experience with build tools like Maven or Gradle.
  • Exposure to performance tuning, profiling, and monitoring of Java applications.
  • Understanding of DevSecOps practices and secure coding standards.

Education & Certifications

Education:

  • Bachelor's degree, higher certificate, or diploma in Computer Science, Software Engineering, IT, or a related field.

Certifications (beneficial not compulsory):

  • AWS Certified Developer – Associate 
  • Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer Associate 

Additional Information

  • Contract Duration: 12 Months (with possibility of renewal)
  • Salary: Market Related 
  • Location Options: Johannesburg / Cape Town / Remote
  • Must be located in South Africa or have a valid work permit for South Africa

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