TRAFFIC Western Cape

Java Integration Engineer

Bsky

Job Description

Position

Senior Software Engineer (JAVA)

Job Summary

Are you a Java engineer with a passion for creating innovative solutions? Join our dynamic team as a Senior Software Engineer and take your career to the next level! We're looking for talented individuals with exceptional Java development skills, a solid understanding of Domain-Driven Design (DDD), and expertise in Microservices architecture.

As part of our forward-thinking team, you'll have the opportunity to up-skill in cutting-edge technologies like Salesforce and MuleSoft. You'll play a pivotal role in shaping connected digital ecosystems that seamlessly integrate applications, services, and data layers.

Key Responsibilities
  • Full Lifecycle Development: Engage in the entire software development lifecycle, from concept to deployment and beyond.
  • High-Quality Standards: Design, develop, test, deploy, maintain, and enhance software systems and applications with a focus on scalability, performance, and future requirements.
  • Collaborative Problem-Solving: Translate requirements from business or technical analysts and actively participate in design and problem-solving with the delivery team.
  • Performance & Reliability: Build solutions that offer optimum performance, reliability, and scale.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with UI/UX designers, product owners, and other engineers to deliver top-notch solutions.
Required Skills & Qualifications
  • Education: Grade 12 National Certificate / Vocational and a tertiary qualification in Information Technology or relevant experience.
  • Experience: 4+ years of proven experience in back-end software development, project delivery, and implementation with Java.
  • Technical Proficiency: Strong proficiency in Java / Spring Boot, REST APIs, asynchronous messaging (Kafka, Spring Boot APIs), Domain-Driven Architecture, and Microservices.
  • Tools & Methodologies: Comfortable with version control (Git), CI/CD pipelines, and agile development. Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus.
  • Clear Record: Clear criminal and credit record.
Desirable / Bonus Skills
  • Advanced programming concepts, algorithms, and data structures.
  • Interest or experience in Salesforce development or platform integration.
  • Experience working in cloud-native environments (Salesforce, AWS, MuleSoft).
Soft Skills
  • Strong interpersonal and relationship management skills.
  • Excellent analytical and critical thinking abilities.
  • Self-motivated with a willingness to learn new technologies.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
  • Team player with a proactive, can-do attitude.
What We Offer
  • Career Growth: A chance to develop your skills and expertise in software development and leadership.
  • Competitive Compensation: Competitive salary and benefits.
  • Professional Development: Support for certifications and technical training (Salesforce, MuleSoft, etc.).
  • Collaborative Environment: A supportive and collaborative work environment and team structure.
  • Impactful Projects: Opportunities to work on high-impact digital transformation projects.

About This Role

Career insights for Software Developers positions

Salary Benchmark
$132,270/year
Source: O*NET (USD)
Job Outlook
This career will grow rapidly in the next few years and will have large numbers of openings.
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