Software Engineer: Java Back-End - Cape Town - R1.4m PA

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 NoSQL 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 & NoSQL Databases ;Git & Version Control ;Testing & Automation
• Design Patterns ;Clean Architecture ; Data Structures & Algorithms

Location: Cape Town. Salary: R1.4m per annum, negotiable.

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