TRAFFIC Western Cape

Senior Software Engineer - Back End

Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Job Description

Cape Town, South Africa Posted on 12/03/2026

The Back-end Software Engineer is crucial in buildingsolutions that deliver optimum performance, reliability, and scale. This rolefocuses on developing server-side components that power applications andsupporting systems related to cell phones, live data, and other products.Strong database skills are essential due to the data capabilities beingdeveloped.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Design,develop, test, and deploy complex server-side applications and back-endcomponents.
  • Maintain,enhance, and optimize existing systems to ensure performance, scalability,and reliability.
  • Collaboratewith cross-functional teams to define system requirements, scope, andimplementation plans.
  • Operationalizeback-end solutions, including database design, messaging systems, andintegration with live data products
  • Support,mentor, and guide developers while liaising with stakeholders to resolveengineering challenges effectively.
Requirements

Required Qualifications

  • Grade12 National Certificate (Minimum)
  • Relevanttertiary qualification in Information Technology (Preferred)
  • 6+years proven experience in back-end software development, projectdelivery, and implementation using relevant developmenttechnologies/languages. Experience with back-end frameworks andtechnologies

Technical Stack

  • Java
  • SpringBoot
  • Kafka(Non-Negotiable)
  • AWS(Non-Negotiable)

Skills

  • AnalyticalSkills
  • Attentionto Detail
  • CommunicationSkills
  • Interpersonal& Relationship Management Skills

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.
Common Technologies
Apache Kafka Apache Maven Jakarta EE Airtable Apache Hive Blackboard Learn Apache Spark jQuery

Job Overview

Date Posted
09 May 2026
Location
Western Cape, South Africa

Software Developers Insights

Job Outlook
This career will grow rapidly in the next few years and will have large numbers of openings.

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