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Job Location drjobs

Cape Town - South Africa

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Not Disclosed

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Job Description

As a Senior Backend Java Engineer youll lead one of our clients and nbsp; highperforming scrum teams in building nextgeneration business intelligence software. This role is perfect for a seasoned developer with a passion for creating impactful technology mentoring teams and delivering exceptional code.
Youll design develop and maintain robust RESTful APIs ensuring small businesses across Africa can access the tools and insights they need to thrive.
Your responsibilities

Build exceptional systems

  • You will design develop test and maintain RESTful APIs using Java and Spring Boot.
  • You will ensure code quality and maintainability by adhering to coding standards best practices and guidelines.

Collaboration and innovation

  • You will collaborate with developers product managers and stakeholders to understand requirements and contribute to architectural discussions.
  • You will champion TestDriven Development (TDD) writing unit and integration tests to ensure reliability and maintainability.

Team leadership

  • You will provide technical leadership and mentorship to developers developing a culture of learning and growth.
  • You will ensure your team follows our endtoend SDLC (based on scrum) improving efficiency and productivity through metrics and feedback.

Troubleshooting and documentation

  • You will troubleshoot and resolve issues with production systems.
  • You will contribute to pragmatic and concise technical documentation to support the development process.
Why this role matters
Small businesses are the backbone of emerging markets and our client is at the forefront of enabling their success. This role ensures the development of scalable reliable tools that empower entrepreneurs to make datadriven decisions attract investment and grow their local economies.
Challenges you may face in this role
  • Balancing complex architectural decisions with tight delivery timelines.
  • Guiding a diverse team while maintaining high standards for code quality.
  • Ensuring seamless integration of APIs within a fastevolving ecosystem.
To be considered for this role you should have
  • At least 8 years of backend development experience and a strong relevant engineering degree.
  • 6 years of Java development experience with Spring Boot and JPA.
  • Expertise in TDD unit testing and CI principles.
  • Intimate familiarity with good development practices including SOLID DRY and design patterns.
  • Proficiency in relational and NoSQL databases with a strong knowledge of SQL.
  • Working knowledge of scrum and agile methodologies.
  • Familiarity with AWS is a plus.
The goodies
  • Join a missiondriven team dedicated to empowering small businesses across Africa.
  • Work in a hybrid environment with a passionate collaborative team.
  • Grow as a leader while shaping innovative products with realworld impact.
  • Competitive salary and benefits tailored to recognize your expertise.

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