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Gauteng: Senior Back-End Developer (Java) (8 Month Contract) posted by Datafin

Senior Back-End Developer (Java) (8 Month Contract)

Posted on 2025-04-09

Employer Datafin
Salary 0
Category It Computer
Location Gauteng  /  Gauteng

Job Summary

Senior Back-end Developer (Java) (8 month contract)IT – Software Development
Gauteng – South Africa

ENVIRONMENT:
A global ingredient manufacturer committed to sustainably improving the quality of life for 80% of the worlds population through its products and services is seeking a Digital Solutions Back-End Developer. This role will focus on the back-end development of a cloud-based Service & Application Solution platform, aimed at enhancing the companys existing products and services. The developer will collaborate with both internal and external teams to analyze, shape, and develop the entire back-end infrastructure, including but not limited to connectivity, microservices, databases, API infrastructure, and data lakes. A Bachelors or Masters degree in Information Technology, Electronics-ICT, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a relevant field, along with 4 years of experience in software development, is required.
DUTIES:
  • Work in a cross-functional team to deliver data driven digital solutions from specification through implementation and deployment (CICD).
  • Collaborate with the development team to implement software solutions with attention to security, stability, usability, efficiency, and performance.
  • Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code meeting project requirements.
  • Develop a deeper understanding of programming concepts, architectures, and technologies.
  • Assist in testing, troubleshooting, debugging, and software upgrades to validate functionality and ensure high-quality deliverables.
  • Create and maintain up-to-date documentation of code, non-) functional application requirements, business processes, workflows, systems architecture, features, and user guides, ensuring that relevant information is easily accessible.
  • Stay current with the latest software development trends, technologies, and frameworks.
  • Collaborate effectively within an agile team environment, actively participating in daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospect
  • Communicate daily work, challenges, and solutions, share ideas, and receive constructive feedback from team members.
REQUIREMENTS:
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor or Master`s degree in Information Technology, Electronics-ICT, Computer Science, Software Engineering or comparable relevant.
  • 4 years of experience in software development.
Essential Skills & Experience:
  • Programming skills in back-end development (Java, Spring).
  • Basic knowledge of database concepts and experience with database development (PostgreSQL, Azure Data Lake).
  • Understanding web services, APIs, communication data types, and protocols (JSON, HTTP/REST, MQTT, WebSocket).
  • Familiar with Agile practices (Azure DevOps).
  • Basic understanding of streaming frameworks such as Akka, Java Streams, Kafka,
  • Experience with SoftwareAG s Cumulocity IoT platform is a plus.
  • Creative, critical mind and design knowledge.
  • Interested in IoT architecture – from connectivity to aggregation, analytics, and visualization layers.
  • Affinity for industrial automation.
Additional Skills:
  • Back-End Web Development
  • Software Development
  • PostgreSQL
  • Java
  • Apache Kafka
  • Software Updates
  • Computer Science
  • Spring Framework
  • Programming
  • Continuous Integration and Continuous
ATTRIBUTES:
  • Communicate fluently in English.
  • Strong analytical skills (critical thinking, data analysis, research, communication, problem-solving).
  • Highly motivated, with an outgoing personality, well organized, and able to work independently and in a team.
  • Willing to join a strategic, fast-growing solution platform at the group and committed to contributing to its success.
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