Senior Java Software Engineer

Glucode

. Design, develop, implement, and maintain high-quality products and systems .

Posted 10/22/2026contractJohannesburg • South AfricaSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in full-stack development with a strong focus on the Java Stack, including Spring Boot and PostgreSQL. Proven ability to mentor teams, implement scalable solutions, and ensure high-quality product delivery through effective collaboration and testing practices.

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Java Stack ProficiencyBackend Development ExperienceRESTful API DesignTest-Driven Development (TDD)Cloud Platform Experience

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Hard Skills

JavaSpring BootPostgreSQLRESTful APITest AutomationGitDockerAWSSQLNoSQL

Soft Skills

MentorshipCollaborationProblem-SolvingTechnical CommunicationLeadership

Tools & Technologies

GitHub ActionsJenkinsMavenNpmKubernetesTerraformCloudFormationGraphQLRedisRabbitMQ

Industry Keywords

AgileMicroservicesWeb SecurityPerformance OptimizationContainerization

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ApacheAWSCloudDistributed SystemsDockerEC2GradleGraphQLHerokuJavaJavaScriptJenkinsKafkaKubernetesMavenMicroservicesMongoDBNode.jsNoSQLOraclePostgresRabbitMQRedisRubyRuby on RailsSpringSpring BootSpringBootSQLTerraformYarn

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, develop, implement, and maintain high-quality products and systems
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior and intermediate developers
Collaborate with engineering teams to design and implement efficient, scalable, maintainable full-stack solutions
Contribute to the company’s technical vision and strategy
Stay current with emerging technologies and apply relevant developments
Build responsive and intuitive user interfaces using modern frontend frameworks
Develop accessible experiences using semantic HTML, keyboard navigation, and assistive-technology support
Create and maintain technical documentation, architecture specifications, design specifications, and test plans
Participate in code and design reviews
Collaborate with project managers, product owners, and stakeholders to define scope, goals, and deliverables
Develop and maintain project schedules, identify risks, and mitigate roadblocks
Track and report progress to support timely milestone delivery
Ensure product and system quality through testing and validation
Collaborate with QA to develop and execute test plans and test cases
Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve defects with sustainable solutions
Work with Product, Sales, Marketing, and other teams to align engineering goals with business objectives
Act as a technical liaison to explain technical matters to non-technical stakeholders
Complete accurate daily timesheets and submit them weekly for review
Write code, draft proposals, and submit pull requests
Lead others and contribute to high-quality applications with positive user impact

Requirements

What you’ll need

BS/MS degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related field, or equivalent experience
6+ years backend development experience
Strong proficiency in the Java Stack: Spring Boot/Java EE, PostgreSQL/Oracle, with on-premise or AWS deployment
Experience with RESTful API design and development
Strong database design and optimization experience
Experience in functional programming and Object Orientated Programming
Experience with Test-Driven Development (TDD)
Demonstrated experience in testing and test automation for both frontend and backend applications
Experience using Git and CI/CD tools such as GitHub Actions, Jenkins, Travis CI, or CircleCI
Experience with modern build tools and dependency management: Maven/Gradle, npm/yarn, Bundler
Experience with cloud platforms: AWS, Heroku, Vercel, Netlify, DigitalOcean
Knowledge of containerization with Docker and deployment strategies
Understanding of web application architecture and best practices
Understanding of web security, including OWASP Top 10
Database management experience with both SQL and NoSQL databases
Demonstrated debugging and problem-solving skills across the full stack
Previous experience mentoring and leading a team
Multi-stack experience across Ruby on Rails, Java/Spring Boot, and/or Node.js ecosystems
Experience with advanced AWS services such as EC2, RDS, S3, and Lambda
Knowledge of message broking systems such as Apache Kafka, Redis, and RabbitMQ
Experience with NoSQL databases such as MongoDB and Redis and advanced SQL optimization
Familiarity with Kubernetes and container orchestration
Experience with GraphQL APIs and modern API design patterns
Knowledge of DevOps practices and infrastructure as code such as Terraform and CloudFormation
Understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies
Experience with performance optimization and monitoring tools
Knowledge of security best practices for web applications
Understanding of microservices architecture and distributed systems
Experience developing mobile applications

Benefits

Comp & perks

Group Medical Aid percentage contribution
Group Life Scheme benefit
Apple computer provided for work
Fitness watch gift
Home office allowance
Monthly cellphone/data allowance
Personal device insurance
Award-winning office design and recognition as a best place to work
Leading, award-winning local and international projects
Frequent engagement and collaboration with leadership
Direct interaction with clients and colleagues across disciplines and skill levels
Opportunities to influence a diverse range of projects
Meaningful work that makes the world a better place
Growth Track framework to support your development
Exposure to a wide range of exciting technologies
A fun, connected community with a year-end celebration and frequent team outings