Back-End Engineer - Java

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

BIT004989/Mel

Date posted:

Wednesday, October 8, 2025

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

55000 Monthly

SUMMARY:
Are you a Back-End Engineer who thrives on solving complex technical challenges? Join a remote-first team where your expertise in scalable systems and cloud technologies will help shape high-impact solutions used across diverse environments.

POSITION INFO:
This is an opportunity to work with a dynamic, forward-thinking tech team that values autonomy, innovation, and clean architecture. You’ll be part of a remote-first environment with flexibility, competitive compensation, and a strong focus on technical excellence.

As a Back-End Software Engineer, you’ll contribute to building robust, distributed systems using modern frameworks and tools. You’ll work on scalable microservices, cloud integrations, and data-driven APIs that support real-world applications.

Enjoy full remote flexibility, 20 leave days, and a competitive salary while working on meaningful back-end engineering challenges.

Key Responsibilities:

Design and develop back-end services using Java and Spring Boot
Build and maintain RESTful APIs and NoSQL/PostgreSQL databases
Contribute to microservices architecture using Docker and Kubernetes
Collaborate on cloud deployments (AWS/Azure) and infrastructure decisions
Solve technical challenges in distributed systems and ensure scalability

Job Experience and Skills Required:

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
Minimum 5 years’ experience in back-end engineering
Preferably 7+ years solving complex problems in distributed/cloud/microservices environments
Strong experience with Java, Spring Boot, REST APIs, NoSQL, and PostgreSQL
Exposure to Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud platforms (AWS/Azure is a bonus)
Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
Experience in customer-facing or consulting roles is a plus

Apply now!

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I also specialise in recruiting in the following:

Backend Engineering
Cloud Architecture
Java Development
Microservices

If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider the vacancy application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for any other suitable roles / positions.

For more information, contact:
Mel Nandalall
Senior Recruitment Consultant
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