Software Engineer Back-End III – Cape Town/ Stellenbosch – R1.9M PA

We’re not just writing code — we’re redefining banking. As a Software Engineer Back-End III, you’ll be building the scalable, secure, cloud-native systems that power everything from our mobile app to AI-driven decision engines.

We’re looking for someone who writes clean, elegant code — and lives to solve problems.

If you're into microservices, event-driven architecture, and cloud deployments, this one's for you.

Requirements:

• Grade 12 National Certificate (Minimum)
• A relevant tertiary qualification in Information Technology (Preferred)
• 6+ years’ proven experience in back-end software development, project delivery and implementation (in relevant development technologies/language). Experience with back-end frameworks and technologies
• Tech Stack and Knowledge
• Java
• Springboot
• AWS
• PostgreSQL
• Kafka
• Strong Understanding
• Java and Spring boot expertise
• Strong understanding of core Java concepts and design patterns.
• Developing and maintaining robust and scalable applications with Java and Spring boot
• RESTful APIs design
• System design and architecture
• Ability to design and implement scalable, high performance and secure software solutions
• SOLID principles
• Database skills
• Strong proficiency in working with relational databases and/or NoSQL databases, including query optimization and data modelling.

Reference Number for this position is GZ60797 which is a permanent position based in Stellenbosch offering a cost to company salary of R1.9m Per annum negotiable on experience and ability. Contact Garth on or call him on 011 463 3633 to discuss this and other opportunities.

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Posted on 15 Sep 15:13, Closing date 14 Nov