Digital Solutions Back-end Developer (Java)
IT – Software Development
Gauteng – South Africa
ENVIRONMENT:
A global ingredient manufacturer committed to sustainably improving the quality of life for 80% of the world’s population through its products and services is seeking a Digital Solutions Back-End Developer. This role will focus on the back-end development of a cloud-based Service & Application Solution platform, aimed at enhancing the company’s existing products and services. The developer will collaborate with both internal and external teams to analyze, shape, and develop the entire back-end infrastructure, including but not limited to connectivity, microservices, databases, API infrastructure, and data lakes. A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Information Technology, Electronics-ICT, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a relevant field, along with 4 years of experience in software development, is required.
DUTIES:
- Work in a cross-functional team to deliver data driven digital solutions from specification through implementation and deployment (CICD).
- Collaborate with the development team to implement software solutions with attention to security, stability, usability, efficiency, and performance.
- Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code meeting project requirements.
- Develop a deeper understanding of programming concepts, architectures, and technologies.
- Assist in testing, troubleshooting, debugging, and software upgrades to validate functionality and ensure high-quality deliverables.
- Create and maintain up-to-date documentation of code, non-) functional application requirements, business processes, workflows, systems architecture, features, and user guides, ensuring that relevant information is easily accessible.
- Stay current with the latest software development trends, technologies, and frameworks.
- Collaborate effectively within an agile team environment, actively participating in daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospect
- Communicate daily work, challenges, and solutions, share ideas, and receive constructive feedback from team members.
REQUIREMENTS:
Qualifications:
- Bachelor or Master’s degree in Information Technology, Electronics-ICT, Computer Science, Software Engineering or comparable relevant.
- 4 years of experience in software development.
Essential Skills & Experience:
- Programming skills in back-end development (Java, Spring).
- Basic knowledge of database concepts and experience with database development (PostgreSQL, Azure Data Lake).
- Understanding web services, APIs, communication data types, and protocols (JSON, HTTP/REST, MQTT, WebSocket).
- Familiar with Agile practices (Azure DevOps).
- Basic understanding of streaming frameworks such as Akka, Java Streams, Kafka, …
- Experience with SoftwareAG’ s Cumulocity IoT platform is a plus.
- Creative, critical mind and design knowledge.
- Interested in IoT architecture – from connectivity to aggregation, analytics, and visualization layers.
- Affinity for industrial automation.
Additional Skills:
- Back-End Web Development
- Software Development
- PostgreSQL
- Java
- Apache Kafka
- Software Updates
- Computer Science
- Spring Framework
- Programming
- Continuous Integration and Continuous
ATTRIBUTES:
- Communicate fluently in English.
- Strong analytical skills (critical thinking, data analysis, research, communication, problem-solving).
- Highly motivated, with an outgoing personality, well organized, and able to work independently and in a team.
- Willing to join a strategic, fast-growing solution platform at the group and committed to contributing to its success.