staff java backend developer jobs in Cape Town

632 staff java backend developer job listings in South Africa. Find daily updated positions from leading job boards.

  • Backend Developer

    5 days ago


    Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Datafin IT Recruitment Full-time R 420,000 - R 600,000 Contract

    Duties & ResponsibilitiesA cutting-edge company that leverages the latest technologies to construct high-performance, state-of-the-art services is seeking an exceptional Backend Developer to join an outstanding team. As they strive to strengthen and expand their presence in international markets, they invite individuals to contribute to various aspects of...


  • Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Placements24 Remote Full-time R 1 - R 2 Contract

    About the RoleOur client is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Remote Senior Backend Engineer with expertise in Java and the Spring framework to join their globally distributed engineering team. This is a fully remote position, offering the opportunity to work on challenging and impactful projects from anywhere. You will be responsible for designing,...


  • Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Electrum Payments Full-time

    Electrum is a next-generation payment software technology company.Since 2012, we've delivered trusted, enterprise-grade, cloud-native software to optimise financial transaction processing. Our deep expertise has established us as a respected partner in high-volume, low-value payment schemes, enabling clients to deliver services to millions of South Africans...


  • cape town, western cape, South Africa Ats Client Full-time R 2 Contract

    ATS Client in Cape Town seeks a Java Back-End Software Engineer to design, develop, and maintain scalable back-end services. You will build RESTful APIs and event-driven solutions, develop cloud-native apps on AWS and Kubernetes, and contribute to microservice and event-driven architectures. The role requires 6+ years of backend experience with strong Java...

  • Senior Java

    3 days ago


    Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Hire Resolve Full-time

    A tech recruitment agency is looking for a Senior Software Developer to join a team in Cape Town. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in backend development, with strong skills in Java, Kotlin, REST, and AWS. This role requires in-depth knowledge of various tools and databases such as Maven, Springboot, JPA/Hibernate, and multiple SQL...


  • Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa ATS Client Full-time

    ATS Client in Cape Town seeks a Senior Back End Software Engineer with strong Java expertise to design, build, and operate scalable cloud-native systems on AWS. You will lead a cross-functional team, delivering robust backend services and guiding other engineers through production deployments and maintenance.Required 6+ years in backend development, solid...


  • Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa ATS Client Full-time

    impact.com is seeking a software engineer to help replace a legacy monolith with a modular monolith and, where sensible, individual services. You’ll apply domain‑driven design, hexagonal architecture, and test‑driven development in a collaborative, high‑growth environment.You’ll work with Java/Spring backend, MySQL persistence, and Vue.js frontend,...


  • Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Placements24 Remote Full-time R 1 - R 2 Contract

    Placements24 is seeking an experienced Remote Senior Backend Engineer to design, develop, and maintain scalable Java/Spring backend services powering core applications. You will build RESTful APIs, optimize performance, and collaborate with cross-functional teams in a fully remote setting.The ideal candidate has extensive Java/Spring experience, strong...


  • Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Yoyo Full-time R 600,000 - R 900,000 Contract

    Yoyo is seeking a Mid-Senior Java Engineer to design, build and own backend services using Java and AWS, with an AI-adoptive mindset. You’ll be expected to actively identify where AI, automation, reuse or process simplification can improve time-to-value, while applying sound engineering judgement around security, reliability, maintainability and...


  • Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Neptune Full-time

    Neptune in Cape Town, South Africa seeks a Mid-Senior Java Engineer to design, build and own backend services using Java and AWS, with an AI-adoptive mindset. You’ll identify where AI, automation, reuse or process simplification can improve time-to-value, while applying sound engineering judgment around security and reliability.You'll work closely with...


  • cape town, western cape, South Africa Ats Client Full-time

    Job Description Location: Cape TownWork Type: HybridJob ID: J About our client: Our client is a well-established and highly regarded South African software development company that develops, supports and consults software solutions for the academic sector. With offices in Jhb and Cape Town, they are progressive with regard to their technology stack....


  • cape town, western cape, South Africa Accso – Accelerated Solutions GmbH Full-time

    Accso – Accelerated Solutions GmbH is seeking an experienced software engineer to tackle challenging problems for major German and South African clients. You will design, develop and deploy robust backend services and REST APIs, leveraging Java, Spring and modern tooling. Your profile includes a university degree in computer science and at least five years...

  • Software Developer

    3 days ago


    Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Placements24 Remote Full-time R 420,000 - R 900,000 Contract

    About the RoleOur client, a burgeoning software solutions provider, is seeking a skilled Backend Software Developer to join their remote-first team. This role is ideal for a developer passionate about building scalable, efficient, and robust server-side applications. You will be responsible for developing APIs, managing databases, and ensuring the overall...

  • Software Developer

    14 hours ago


    cape town, western cape, South Africa Electrum Payments Full-time

    Electrum is a next-generation payment software technology company. Since 2012, we've delivered trusted, enterprise-grade, cloud-native software to optimise financial transaction processing. Our deep expertise has established us as a respected partner in high-volume, low-value payment schemes, enabling clients to deliver services to millions of South...


  • Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Placements24 Full-time

    Placements24 is seeking a Backend Software Developer to join a remote-first team focused on building scalable, efficient server-side applications. You will develop APIs, manage databases, and ensure performance across distributed systems.The ideal candidate has 3+ years in backend development, expertise in Python/Node/Java/C#, RESTful APIs, and cloud...


  • Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Placements24 Full-time R 78,000 - R 123,000 Contract

    About the RoleOur client, a rapidly growing tech startup headquartered in the scenic coastal city of Cape Town , is actively seeking ambitious Graduate Software Developers with a specialization in backend development. This internship offers an unparalleled opportunity for aspiring engineers to immerse themselves in a challenging yet rewarding environment,...


  • Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Placements24 Full-time

    About the RoleOur client, a leading financial technology company, is seeking a motivated and ambitious Junior Software Developer with a focus on backend systems to join their vibrant team in Cape Town, Western Cape. This role is perfect for a recent computer science graduate passionate about building scalable and robust server-side applications. You will...


  • Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa IQ Business Group Full-time

    iqbusiness seeks a Senior Java Developer to lead the design, development, and deployment of scalable enterprise applications using Java and Spring. You will work across cloud platforms and containerized environments while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software solutions.You will design, build, and maintain backend services...

  • Software Engineer

    5 days ago


    Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Sanlam Full-time

    Who are we? Sanlam Life and Savings (SLS) is focused on serving our retail and corporate clients in South Africa and further developing our strategic advantages in the South African market. Sanlam Life and Savings consists of the following business units Retail Mass, Corporate, Risk and Savings, Glacier and various business enabling functions. The Sanlam...

  • Java Developer

    20 hours ago


    Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Reverside Full-time R 420,000 - R 660,000 Contract

    Showing 141 Java Developer Cape Town jobs in Cape Town Bloemfontein, South AfricaBellville, South AfricaCenturion, South AfricaFull timeRJob OverviewProvide advanced technical expertise to develop, maintain, and support programs that meet internal and external client needs. Plan and lead the development of project-related solutions covering the full scope of...