Senior Java Developer

About the job

We’re partnering with a leading technology-driven business undergoing a major digital transformation in Johannesburg. This isn’t just another Java role-it’s a high-impact opportunity to work on a platform being rebuilt from the ground up.

If you’re a Senior Java Engineer with a passion for clean code, scalable architecture, and meaningful work, we want to hear from you.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Playing a key role in a greenfield project within a high-performing, engineering-first environment
• Designing and building robust, scalable systems using Java and Spring Boot
• Architecting microservices that handle high traffic with resilience and efficiency
• Contributing to an agile DevOps culture where CI/CD isn’t optional-it’s a way of life
• Collaborating with passionate engineers who care deeply about their craft

What We’re Looking For:

• 5+ years of professional experience in Java development
• Strong proficiency in Spring Boot and microservices architecture
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps best practices
• A proactive, solutions-driven mindset-this is a build, not maintain, environment
• Passion for scalable systems, clean architecture, and meaningful product development
• South African

Why This Role?

• Join a confidential yet high-profile digital transformation project
• Influence architecture and technical decisions from the start
• Work with a team that values innovation, quality, and collaboration
• Enjoy the flexibility of hybrid work while contributing to something impactful

📩 Interested? Send your CV or reach out to mkay@welovesalt.com for more info.

Or feel free to tag someone exceptional who should see this.

Let’s build something that doesn’t just scale-it soars.

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