Cape Town City Centre: Senior Java Backend Developer

Senior Java Backend Developer Join a Global Tech Company Delivering Scalable, High-Impact Software Systems | Remote | Salary Negotiable About Our Client Our client is global software engineering company specialising in building high-performance, resilient, and scalable software systems. With a collaborative and self-managed culture, our client partners with their clients to create impactful technology solutions across web and mobile platforms. Their international team values continuous learning, innovation, and shared project ownership. The Role: Senior Java Backend Developer This role is ideal for a seasoned backend developer eager to tackle complex problems in a fast-paced, agile environment. You’ll take ownership of technical development, using your expertise in Java (and Kotlin if applicable) to design and implement scalable backend systems. From coding to deployment, you’ll be involved throughout the entire software lifecycle and collaborate closely with fellow developers across global teams. Key Responsibilities Bring 5 years of experience in software development, with a focus on Java backend Design, build, and maintain robust backend systems using Java or Kotlin Implement and manage CI/CD pipelines with Git Develop with TDD and manage unit/integration testing Work with Terraform for infrastructure as code Develop and deploy applications on Kubernetes Contribute to GraphQL Federation integrations Work with Kafka and cloud services (preferably Azure) Collaborate in Agile, cross-functional teams About You 5 years of backend development experience Strong knowledge of object-oriented design and best practices Skilled in Java (and/or Kotlin), CI/CD, Git, Terraform, and Kubernetes Experienced with Kafka, Azure, and GraphQL Federation Familiar with Agile development environments Proactive and collaborative with strong communication skills Nice to have: experience with Spring Boot and other backend frameworks