Senior Back-end developer (Springboot)

SUMMARY:
📍 Cape Town, South Africa

A leading medical diagnostic services provider is looking for an experienced Backend Developer to join their technical team in Cape Town. Their digital platforms power the entire specimen journey — from test requests and specimen collection to laboratory processing, data analysis, and clinical reporting that supports healthcare decision-making

POSITION INFO:
As part of a major systems-renewal initiative, this role offers the opportunity to work on modernising critical healthcare systems. The successful candidate will play a key role in designing, building, and maintaining scalable backend systems and robust APIs that support enterprise and client-facing applications.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain backend services using Java and Spring Boot
• Design, build, and optimise SQL queries, stored procedures, and database structures
• Develop and maintain RESTful APIs for internal and external integrations
• Collaborate with frontend and mobile teams to deliver complete end-to-end solutions
• Write secure, reusable, and well-documented code aligned with development standards
• Participate in code reviews and continuous improvement initiatives
• Maintain applications and provide technical support when required
• Provide accurate work estimates and ensure timely feature delivery
• Create and maintain software design and architecture documentation

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong experience with Java (version 8 or higher) and Spring Boot
• Experience building RESTful and/or SOAP services
• Solid understanding of microservices architecture
• Experience with Test Driven Development (TDD)
• Strong experience with SQL and/or NoSQL databases
• Knowledge of application security best practices
• Solid understanding of Agile/Scrum development methodologies

Advantageous Experience

• Familiarity with Angular or other frontend frameworks
• Experience with MongoDB
• Experience with InterSystems IRIS / Cache ObjectScript
• Exposure to healthcare integration protocols (HL7, DICOM, FHIR, XML)
• Experience using Git, Jenkins, Docker, Flyway, and Jira
• Experience with Keycloak authentication and integration

Candidate Profile

• 5+ years post-qualification experience with a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field
• 10+ years relevant experience if no formal degree is held
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Innovative mindset with a passion for modern development practices and technologies
• Proven ability to deliver high-quality solutions independently
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary with performance-based incentives
• A collaborative and innovative working environment
• Opportunity to work on modernising critical healthcare systems
• A culture where technical ideas and innovation are encouraged