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Senior Java Developer 3(Back end)

Ref: JO-2508-355640

  • Environment: Hybrid
  • Contract Type: Contract
  • Starts: 2026-02-02
  • Duration: 6 Months
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Software Engineer: Back End III
1. Overview
Join us in becoming the best bank in the world! X is built around talented and
committed teams dedicated to building a brand that earns the trust of our clients. We
believe banking is about enabling people to control their financial lives through
simplified, accessible, and affordable experiences.
2. About the Role
As a Level III Back End Software Engineer, you will play an integral part in a crossfunctional team dedicated to the full software development lifecycle-from concept
and development to deployment and operation.
You will be responsible for applying a holistic approach to building solutions that offer
optimum performance, reliability, and scale. While working on the server-side of the
application stack, you will design, develop, test, and maintain complex systems,
considering scalability and future requirements.
Key Responsibilities
* Engineering Leadership: Guide and support developers and stakeholders in
scoping, progress, and resolution of engineering problems.
* System Development: Develop and maintain robust, scalable applications
using Java 17+ and Spring Boot.
* API Management: Demonstrate expertise in working with RESTful APIs and
GraphQL.
* Architecture: Implement message-driven architectures using tools like Kafka or
RabbitMQ for asynchronous communication.
* Database Design: Manage database design and optimization using PostgreSQL
or MySQL.
* Infrastructure: Utilize Microservices Architecture involving Docker and
Kubernetes.
* Cloud Operations: Execute hands-on development within AWS, including EC2,
S3, RDS, Lambda, API Gateway, IAM, SNS, and CloudWatch.
* Security: Implement OAUTH2 and JWT authentication for secure API
interactions.
3. Candidate Requirements
* Education: Grade 12 National Certificate (Minimum).
* Qualification: A relevant tertiary qualification in Information Technology is
preferred.
* Certification: AWS Certified.
* Experience: 10+ years of proven experience in back-end software development,
project delivery, and implementation.
* Version Control: Strong experience with Git, including branching strategies and
merge/pull requests.
* CI/CD: A firm understanding of Continuous Integration and Continuous
Deployment (CI/CD).
4. Core Skills
* Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills.
* Collaboration: Ability to collaborate effectively in cross-functional teams.
* Cognitive Skills: Exceptional critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
* Resilience: Equipped to handle high-impact and high-pressure scenarios.
5. Why Choose us?
We offer our best by living up to our CEO values: Client first, Energy, and Ownership. Our
Employee Value Proposition provides cohesive teams, growth opportunities, and
employee benefits to ensure every team member feels welcome, valued, and focused.

Salt is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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