Senior Java Software Engineer

Job Specification

Senior Java Technical Lead / Software Architect

Location:

Cape Town
• Level: Senior Engineer 3
• Specialization:
Java Ecosystem, Microservices & AWS Cloud
• Rates: R550-R750 p/hr

We are seeking a visionary Senior Java Technical Lead to spearhead the design, development, and scaling of mission-critical enterprise applications. In this role, you will bridge the gap between high-level architectural strategy and hands‑on execution. You will be responsible for leading cross-functional teams to deliver robust RESTful APIs and microservices-based solutions within an AWS cloud-native environment. The ideal candidate has a deep-rooted history in the Spring ecosystem and a proven track record of optimizing performance and containerizing applications for global scale.

• Architectural Leadership:
  Design and implement scalable, resilient, and secure microservices architectures aligned with modern enterprise standards.
• Technical Steerage:
  Act as the primary technical authority for Java development, ensuring the Spring Boot and Spring ecosystem are utilized to their full potential.
• Cloud Strategy:
  Lead the transition to and optimization of AWS environments, leveraging cloud-native principles to enhance system reliability and performance.
• End-to-End Delivery:
  Own the full software development life cycle (SDLC), managing delivery across multiple regions and ensuring seamless API integrations.
• Team Mentorship:
  Lead and mentor a team of engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence, performance optimization, and continuous improvement.
• Automation Integration:
  Identify opportunities for automation (including RPA principles) to streamline delivery and operational efficiency.

• Java Mastery: 10+ years of hands‑on experience in Core Java and Enterprise Java (J2EE).
• Framework Expertise:
  Advanced proficiency in Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, and the broader Spring ecosystem.
• Architecture:
  Deep understanding of Microservices, Event‑Driven Architecture, and RESTful API design.
• Cloud Proficiency: AWS Cloud Practitioner (or higher) certification with practical experience in AWS services (EC2, Lambda, S3, RDS, etc.).
• Dev Ops & Scaling:
  Strong experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and CI/CD pipelines.
• Database & Integration:
  Expertise in integrating complex APIs and working with both SQL and No
  
  SQL databases in a distributed environment.

• Strategic Thinker:
  Ability to align technical decisions with long-term business goals.
• Collaborative Leader:
  Proven ability to lead diverse teams across different geographic regions.
• Problem Solver: A data‑driven approach to performance optimization and resolving complex architectural bottlenecks.

• Experience in the Financial Services or Banking sector (e.g., Standard Bank or similar).
• Academic background in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

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