Job Description

Our client is seeking a self-driven backend developer who takes pride in ownership, from design through deployment and beyond!
Perfect for developers who excel in DevOps environments, appreciate operational excellence, and want the flexibility to work across the full stack while focusing on what they do best - crafting scalable, reliable backend architecture for global automotive platforms!
? Advanced backend development with Java, Quarkus, Kafka, and PostgreSQL
? Hybrid and remote working flexibility with 1960 flexible annual hours
? Full-stack opportunities with Angular frontend development
POSITION: Contract: 01 January 2026 - 31 December 2028
EXPERIENCE: 4-6 Years related experience
COMMENCEMENT: 01 January 2026
LOCATION: Hybrid: Midrand/Menlyn/Rosslyn/Home Office rotation
Qualifications / Experience
Minimum mandatory qualifications:

• Relevant IT Degree
• 7+ years total experience required
• 5+ years in a Mid to Senior role

Essential Skills Requirements
Backend Development:

• Back End: Java, Quarkus Framework Experience, API design
• Messaging Frameworks, etc. JMS
• Kafka
• Experience using Maven as build tool

Database:

• Databases: SQL Language using PostgreSQL

Testing:

• Testing: Unit Test Frameworks like Junit

DevOps & Infrastructure:

• Dev Ops: Operational Support
• Docker: Knowledge how to build and use container images
• Version Control: Knowledge in using git i.e. Github Enterprise
• CI/CD: Build and Deployment Pipelines with Github Actions

Soft Skills:

• Ability to work interdependently and to submit deliverables on time and with excellent quality
• Self-starter
• Good interpersonal and organizational skills with the ability to communicate effectively (both verbally and written) on technical and non-technical level
• Good written and verbal communication skills and Progressive and Creative thinker
• Problem Solving capability
• Above board work ethics - this is of utmost importance
• Flexibility to take up different tasks in the project

Advantageous Skills Requirements
Cloud & Infrastructure:

• Infrastructure: Having worked with Cloud technologies on AWS or Azure

Frontend Development:

• Front End: Angular framework, HTML, CSS, JavaScript or similar
• Good understanding of frameworks and libraries like JavaScript, jQuery, TypeScript, HTML, CSS
• Familiar with UX and using Figma

Role Requirements
Backend Development & Full Stack:

• We are looking for a Backend Developer to join the team to deliver a streamlined user experience, with opportunities to work on the frontend code base as well as the full stack
• Conduct with the feature team members, system analysis, design, development and testing for their assigned technical products or applications within the context of an agile/DevOps delivery model
• Maintain and develop, deploy and operate backend and frontend cross platform applications based on Java and Angular Frameworks

Testing & Quality:

• Implement robust automated test cases to ensure technical solutions meet expected outcomes and business objectives

Documentation:

• Prepare and document standard operating procedures and protocols as well as required system documentation

Operations & Support:

• Support operational excellence goals through strong operations knowledge.
• Resolve escalated support topics as part of tier-3 DevOps role to ensure the highest availability of critical applications

Innovation & Upgrades:

• Plan and execute upgrade of existing applications, tools, and features.
• Create solutions and solve problems using a cloud-native toolchain, to ensure world-class uptime and business agility

NB:

• South African citizens / residents are preferred. Applicants with valid work permits will also be considered.
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• If you do not receive a response within 2 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.

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