Senior Java Full Stack Engineer - SANDTON (Hybrid) - R1.6m PA
- Location
- Sandton, Gauteng
- Work model
- Hybrid
- Contract
- Permanent
- Salary (as advertised)
- R1 600 000 per year
- Closing date
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In brief
**Overview** This is a permanent Senior Java Full Stack Engineer position based in Sandton, offering a hybrid working model and a cost-to-company salary of R1.6m per annum, negotiable on experience and ability. The role is with an innovative financial services environment where Java, Spring Boot, cloud technology, and AI are used to shape the future of digital banking. E-Merge is the recruitment agency handling this position. **What you will do** You will be expected to make an impact with Java and Spring Boot, build scalable solutions, tackle complex challenges, and push the boundaries of technology. The role involves shaping the future of digital banking, pushing boundaries, challenging the status quo, and making things happen by coding boldly, innovating constantly, and building the future. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * 6+ years of proven back-end software development experience delivering production-grade systems at scale * Preferred: Relevant tertiary qualification in Information Technology * Deep Java and Spring Boot expertise in event-driven or distributed systems * Hands-on experience with Kafka, PostgreSQL, and AWS * Knowledge of Terraform and DevOps practices. * Experience with domain-driven and event-driven architectures. * Strong understanding of distributed systems, saga patterns, circuit breakers, bulkheads, SQL/NoSQL optimisation, RESTful APIs, event streaming, and cloud computing * Knowledge of unit, integration, and contract testing, SDLC, agile delivery, and version control * Payments, fintech, or financial services experience preferred * Ability to engage confidently with senior business stakeholders, work independently, and take ownership **Who should apply** This role is for a Senior Full Stack Engineer who is ready to make an impact with Java and Spring Boot. The ideal candidate loves building scalable solutions, tackling complex challenges, and pushing the boundaries of technology. They should know Java and Spring Boot inside out and be ready to push boundaries, challenge the status quo, and make things happen. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.jobmail.co.za/jobs/it-computer/other-it-computer/south-africa/senior-java-full-stack-engineer-sandton-hybrid-r1.6m-pa-id-7599114 Source: jobmail
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At a glance
- Java
- SQL
- PostgreSQL
- AWS
- Agile / Scrum
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