Java Developer

SUMMARY:
⚙️ Seeking a  Senior Back-End Developer - Hybrid role (Johannesburg).

POSITION INFO:
Join a forward-thinking team as a Senior Back-End Developer to design, implement, and maintain back-end systems for the Wamly platform. This role focuses on Java, Spring Boot, cloud architecture (AWS), and database design, while also mentoring peers and ensuring scalable, high-quality back-end delivery.

💡 The Non-Negotiables:

• 5+ years back-end development experience
• Java & Spring Boot expertise
• Strong SQL & relational database knowledge (MySQL)
• AWS (Lambda, ECS, RDS, and S3) proficiency
• REST APIs & token-based authentication
• Git version control and Agile environment exposure

• Hybrid working model
• Exposure to cloud-first architecture & DevOps practices
• Ownership of back-end system design
• Opportunities to mentor, coach, and lead technical decisions

• Essential: Degree in Computer Science, IT, or equivalent
• Desirable: AWS certifications, and Java OCA

• 5+ years back-end development experience in professional environments
• Proven Java & Spring Boot framework experience
• Cloud-native development experience (AWS)
• Strong knowledge of relational databases (MySQL and SQL)
• Unit testing frameworks & CI/CD exposure
• Agile (Scrum/Kanban) experience
• Desirable: Docker, Terraform, CI/CD pipelines, Hibernate, Lombok, Atlassian Suite, and front-end exposure (JS, React, HTML, and CSS)

• Design & Architecture (10%):
  • Design high-performance back-end code, database, and cloud architecture
• Writing Code (40%):
  • Develop efficient and scalable back-end code in Java
  • Resolve system bugs, and reduce technical debt
  • Deliver features on time and to specification
• Testing (10%):
  • Write & maintain unit tests
  • Participate in manual testing cycles
• DevOps (15%):
  • Maintain build scripts & automations
  • Deploy back-end/cloud services to AWS
  • Monitor production environments and resolve issues
• Documentation (10%):
  • Document database, cloud service, and code architecture
  • Maintain API and system documentation
• Leadership & Mentoring (10%):
  • Provide technical coaching & mentorship
  • Participate in peer reviews and solution design sessions
  • Assist with story estimation and planning
• Research & Business Delivery (5%):
  • Keep up-to-date with new technologies & best practices
  • Suggest improvements, and drive initiatives
  • Support product owners with delivery risks