Java Backend Engineer

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NWA004089/PCa

Date posted:

Tuesday, May 13, 2025

Location:

Centurion, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Remote Role:

Seeking a Senior Java Backend Software Engineer to architect, develop, and optimize high-performance backend systems that drive our applications

POSITION INFO:

5+ years of experience in backend engineering with a plus to also have experience in a customer-facing or consulting role, designing and maintaining scalable backend systems.
Preferably 7+ years of experience in solving complex technical challenges in distributed systems, cloud environments, or microservices architectures.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience)

Backend development: Design, develop, and optimize scalable backend applications using Java and Spring Boot, ensuring high availability, performance, and maintainability.
Database operations and optimization: Implement advanced query optimization techniques for relational and NoSQL databases such as Cassandra and PostgreSQL, ensuring efficient data retrieval and storage.
API development and security: Architect, implement, and enhance RESTful APIs (OpenAPI) and GraphQL, applying advanced security practices including OAuth 2.0, JWT, and API Gateway configurations.
Microservices and event-driven architecture: Design and implement distributed backend services within a microservices architecture, optimizing service-to-service communication using Kafka or RabbitMQ.
Cloud and containerization: Lead deployment strategies using Docker and Kubernetes, automating infrastructure provisioning with AWS CLI and AWS SDK while ensuring high availability.

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