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Back End Developer (Focus: Java) (Senior) 1837

Executive Placements
Pretoria Full-day Full-time

Description:

What You'll Be Doing:

  • Develop and maintain enterprise-grade backend applications using Java 17+, J2EE, Kafka, SQL, and cloud-native tools.
  • Translate business requirements into robust, secure, and scalable solutions.
Manage cloud infrastructure integrations using AWS ALB, ECS, RDS, OpenSearch, and Grafana stack. Optimize SQL queries and implement Flyway database migrations. Participate in daily stand-ups and provide technical leadership and mentorship within the Agile Working Model (AWM). Prepare and maintain technical/system documentation and user manuals. Handle operational support, including after-hours standby, and perform system audits. Assist in business analysis, risk identification, and stakeholder communication.

What You Bring: Essential Skills:

Java 17+, J2EE, JAX-RS, JPA, JTA, ORM SQL and performance optimisation Flyway DB migrations Kafka, PostgreSQL AWS: ALB, ECS, RDS Observability stack: OpenSearch, Grafana, Loki, Tempo, Prometheus, Mimir, X-Ray DevOps: GitHub, GitHub Actions, Maven Agile experience using Jira/Confluence Advantageous Skills:
Web and digital project experience Strong background in Agile/Scrum methodologies Experience in requirements gathering and stakeholder engagement Risk and system audit familiarity

Qualifications & Experience:

Degree in IT or a related field 8+ years of professional development experience Bonus: cloud certifications, experience in automotive or sales-related digital platforms

Whats In It for You?

Flexible working hours (1960 hrs/year) Modern offices and remote work flexibility Work on global, cloud-native systems Access to vehicle promotions (buy/lease) High work-life balance and collaborative global teams Structured Agile delivery model (AWM)
14 May 2025;   from: gumtree.co.za

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