Mid-Level Java Software Developer – Cape Town / Hybrid – R600k to R750k PA

Recruiter:

E-Merge

Job Ref:

GZ60516

Date posted:

Monday, July 7, 2025

Location:

CapeTown, South Africa

Salary:

750 000

SUMMARY:
Mid-Level Java Software Developer – Cape Town / Hybrid – R600k to R750k PA

POSITION INFO:

Join the Tech Team Powering Southern Africa’s Logistics Revolution!

our client is transforming the freight industry with a next-gen digital logistics platform that seamlessly connects shippers with transporters — faster, smarter, and more transparently. We’re scaling rapidly and using technology to solve complex, real-world problems in supply chain management.
We''re on the hunt for a Mid-Level Java Developer who thrives in agile environments, loves building scalable, high-performance systems, and is eager to make a real impact. If you''re passionate about clean code, practical problem-solving, and delivering high-value features, let’s chat.

What You’ll Work With:

Core Tech Stack:
- Backend: Java (Spring Boot), Microservices on GCP & Serverless on AWS
- Frontend: ReactJS
- Mobile: React Native (nice to have)
- Cloud: Multi-cloud environment using GCP and AWS
- DevOps & CI/CD: GitHub Actions, Docker, Terraform

What You’ll Be Doing:

- Designing, building, and maintaining scalable backend services using Java Spring Boot
- Contributing to frontend development with ReactJS (if full-stack development excites you)
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams (Product, Design, and Data) to ship impactful features
- Writing clean, maintainable, well-documented code and participating in code reviews
- Contributing to an agile culture through regular Scrum ceremonies
- Improving system performance and scalability as our platform grows across the continent

What We’re Looking For:

- 2–4+ years’ professional experience in software development
- Strong backend development experience with Java and Spring Boot
- Bonus: Frontend or mobile development experience with React or React Native
- Bonus: Familiarity with multi-cloud architecture or DevOps tooling

Location: Cape Town / Hybrid

Salary: R600,000 – R750,000 per annum (negotiable based on experience)

Reference: GZ60516

Ready to build something meaningful?
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