POSITION SUMMARY:

We are seeking an experienced Principal Java Engineer to join our dynamic and innovative team.

As Principal Java Engineer, you will be a key contributor to the design, development, and maintenance of our web services. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, scalable, and reliable web services that meet the evolving needs of our customers.

This is a hybrid position in Cape Town.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Collaborate with product managers, UX designers and architects to understand project requirements and technical specifications.
• Design, develop, test, and maintain software applications, ensuring they meet high-quality standards and performance benchmarks.
• Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code, in accordance with coding standards and best practices.
• Conduct code reviews to increase code quality, consistency, and alignment with the product design and architecture.
• Analyze, troubleshoot, and debug product defects and provide timely solutions to customer issues.
• Stay up-to-date on emerging technologies and industry trends to continuously improve software development processes and tools.
• Leading architectural decisions and help drive technical innovation within the team.
• Provide technical leadership and direction for the entire engineering, team mentoring and coaching engineers.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 8+ years of professional experience in a software development role.
• Proficiency in Java and a strong grasp of software development principles.
• Expertise developing, consuming, and evolving RESTful web services
• Knowledge of both relational (MySQL, MariaDB) and NoSQL/non-relational (Cassandra) databases
• Proficiency in containerization with Docker and expertise in container orchestration utilizing Kubernetes
• Experience with software development methodologies, such as Agile
• Exceptional problem-solving skills and the ability to analyze and address complex technical issues.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.
• Previous experience with cloud computing platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) is a plus.
• Experience building cloud native applications, services-based architecture, DevOps principles and continuous deployment.
• Application of secure coding practices and methodologies.
• A passion for unit testing and consistently delivering high-quality code.

BENEFITS:

• Provident Fund
• Medical Aid + Gap Cover
• Employee Assistance Program
• Education Support Program
• Gym Reimbursement
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Sabbatical

Join our team as a Software Engineer and play a pivotal role in developing innovative software solutions that drive our company's success. If you are a skilled and passionate software engineer looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity, we encourage you to apply.

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