Software Engineer: Java Back-end - Cape Town - R1.4m Pa
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Summary
Designs, builds, and maintains scalable Java back-end services and REST/event-driven microservices running on AWS and Kubernetes. Day to day involves API development, cloud-native deployments, and supporting production systems using Spring Boot, SQL/NoSQL databases, Docker, and Git.
Java Back‑End Software Engineer
Are you the kind of engineer who gets excited about clean code, scalable systems, and solving complex problems? Do terms like
Java, Spring Boot, AWS, Kubernetes, Microservices, and Event-Driven Architecture
make you smile instead of sweat? If so, keep reading.
We’re looking for a Java Back-End Software Engineer to help us build, scale, and support high-performing systems that serve real users and real business needs.
What You’ll Be Building
Design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain scalable back-end services
Build and integrate RESTful APIs and event-driven solutions
Develop cloud-native applications running on AWS and Kubernetes
Contribute to microservices, domain-driven, and event-driven architectures
The Essentials
Grade 12 (National Senior Certificate / NCV)
6+ years of back-end software development experience
Proven experience building and supporting production-grade systems
Strong Java and Spring Boot expertise
Experience with SQL and No SQL databases
Cloud platform experience (AWS is a bonus!)
Experience with microservices and event-driven architectures
Exposure to Docker, containers, and Kubernetes
Nice to Have
Relevant qualification in Information Technology, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or similar
You’ll Fit Right In If You’re Comfortable With
Java & Spring Boot ; REST APIs ; AWS
Kubernetes ; SQL & No SQL Databases ; Git & Version Control ; Testing & Automation
Design Patterns ; Clean Architecture ; Data Structures & Algorithms
Location: Cape Town. Salary: R1.4m per annum, negotiable.
Java, Spring Boot, AWS, Kubernetes, Microservices, and Event-Driven Architecture
make you smile instead of sweat? If so, keep reading.
We’re looking for a Java Back-End Software Engineer to help us build, scale, and support high-performing systems that serve real users and real business needs.
What You’ll Be Building
Design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain scalable back-end services
Build and integrate RESTful APIs and event-driven solutions
Develop cloud-native applications running on AWS and Kubernetes
Contribute to microservices, domain-driven, and event-driven architectures
The Essentials
Grade 12 (National Senior Certificate / NCV)
6+ years of back-end software development experience
Proven experience building and supporting production-grade systems
Strong Java and Spring Boot expertise
Experience with SQL and No SQL databases
Cloud platform experience (AWS is a bonus!)
Experience with microservices and event-driven architectures
Exposure to Docker, containers, and Kubernetes
Nice to Have
Relevant qualification in Information Technology, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or similar
You’ll Fit Right In If You’re Comfortable With
Java & Spring Boot ; REST APIs ; AWS
Kubernetes ; SQL & No SQL Databases ; Git & Version Control ; Testing & Automation
Design Patterns ; Clean Architecture ; Data Structures & Algorithms
Location: Cape Town. Salary: R1.4m per annum, negotiable.