Back-end Java Software Engineer with focus on Operations

Job Description

Back-end Java Software Engineer (Advanced) – Focus on Operations

Midrand / Menlyn / Rosslyn / Hybrid

Our client in the Motor Industry is seeking a highly skilled Back-end Java Software Engineer with a strong focus on DevOps and Operations to join their global IT team. This is a unique opportunity to work on cutting-edge fleet data solutions that power international fleet management companies — all within a dynamic, innovative hub that delivers IT solutions to a world-renowned automotive group.

About the Team

You’ll be part of FleetData , an energetic, driven feature team of 16 professionals monetising the sensor data of modern vehicles. The product you’ll help build and support is already being used globally, impacting how fleets are managed across multiple countries.

Requirements

What You’ll Do

Lead DevOps initiatives with a focus on infrastructure, monitoring, and debugging

Design, develop, and maintain backend applications with Java 11+ and Spring Boot

Deploy and operate applications in AWS Cloud (SQS, SNS, Kinesis, Lambda, Aurora RDS, EKS, DynamoDB, API Gateway, and more)

Manage CI / CD pipelines and infrastructure with Terraform / Terragrunt and GitHub Actions

Support operations through incident response, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis

Participate in Agile ceremonies and collaborate closely with QA, BA, and global teams

Ensure security, compliance, and maintainability across platforms

Occasionally travel internationally to support global initiatives

Essential Tech Stack

Languages & Frameworks : Java 11+, Spring Boot

Cloud & Ops : AWS (extensive services), Kubernetes, Docker, Terraform / Terragrunt

Databases : SQL, PostgreSQL

CI / CD : GitHub Actions, GitOps

Networking : AWS networking, proxies, DNS, firewalls

Preferred : Helm, YAML, RESTful APIs, TypeScript / JavaScript, Unix / WSL

Advantageous : Quarkus, TDD / BDD, Grafana / Prometheus, Gradle

Qualifications & Experience

Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

1+ years Java development experience (OCA / OCP certifications advantageous)

6+ months of hands-on AWS experience

Why Join?

Work with industry-leading technology stacks

Enjoy a flexible 1960-hour annual working model with great work-life balance

Access exclusive Group vehicle promotions (buying / leasing)

Collaborate with a diverse, global, and innovative IT team

Thrive in a state-of-the-art office environment with hybrid flexibility

Requirements

Java 11+, SpringBoot, Kubernetes and Docker, Github / Git, AWS Technologies, SQL, TerraForm / TerraGrant