Job Description
As a Senior Back-End Engineer / Architect, you’ll be designing and building scalable, secure, cloud-native systems that power everything from high-volume apps to AI-driven decision engines.
If microservices, event-driven architecture, and cloud-first deployments are your playground, this role is calling your name.
What You’ll Do:
• Architect and develop robust, scalable back-end systems in Java & Spring Boot
• Design cloud-native solutions with AWS and containerized deployments
• Build and optimize RESTful APIs for performance and reliability
• Work with PostgreSQL, NoSQL, and Kafka in modern data-driven stacks
• Apply SOLID principles & design patterns to produce clean, elegant code
• Mentor teams and shape overall system design & technical strategy
What We’re Looking For:
• 10+ years of proven back-end development & architecture experience
• Deep Java & Spring Boot expertise (core concepts + design patterns)
• Strong knowledge of microservices, distributed systems, event-driven design
• Advanced database skills: relational + NoSQL, query optimisation, data modelling
• Hands-on with AWS, Docker/Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines
• A problem-solver who values elegant, scalable architecture
• Tertiary qualification in IT preferred
Why This Role?
• Influence the technical direction of a fast-scaling digital platform
• Hybrid setup in Sandton, Johannesburg
• Extremely attractive salary package (negotiable)
• A chance to lead, architect, and still remain hands-on with code
Reference Number: GZ60797
Location: Sandton, Johannesburg (Hybrid)
Package: Extremely attractive salary (negotiable)
Contact Garth at *****@*****.co.za / (***)***-**** to discuss this role and other opportunities.
Referral bonus: Know someone who’s a fit? We pay cash for successful referrals!
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