Java Integration Engineer

Position: Senior Software Engineer (JAVA) Job Summary: Are you a Java engineer with a passion for creating innovative solutions? Join our dynamic team as a Senior Software Engineer and take your career to the next level! We're looking for talented individuals with exceptional Java development skills, a solid understanding of Domain-Driven Design (DDD), and expertise in Microservices architecture. As part of our forward-thinking team, you'll have the opportunity to up-skill in cutting-edge technologies like Salesforce and MuleSoft. You'll play a pivotal role in shaping connected digital ecosystems that seamlessly integrate applications, services, and data layers. Key Responsibilities: Full Lifecycle Development: Engage in the entire software development lifecycle, from concept to deployment and beyond. High-Quality Standards: Design, develop, test, deploy, maintain, and enhance software systems and applications with a focus on scalability, performance, and future requirements. Collaborative Problem-Solving: Translate requirements from business or technical analysts and actively participate in design and problem-solving with the delivery team. Performance & Reliability: Build solutions that offer optimum performance, reliability, and scale. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with UI/UX designers, product owners, and other engineers to deliver top-notch solutions. Required Skills & Qualifications: Education: Grade 12 National Certificate / Vocational and a tertiary qualification in Information Technology or relevant experience. Experience: 4+ years of proven experience in back-end software development, project delivery, and implementation with Java. Technical Proficiency: Strong proficiency in Java / Spring Boot, REST APIs, asynchronous messaging (Kafka, Spring Boot APIs), Domain-Driven Architecture, and Microservices. Tools & Methodologies: Comfortable with version control (Git), CI/CD pipelines, and agile development. Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus. Clear Record: Clear criminal and credit record. Desirable / Bonus Skills: Advanced programming concepts, algorithms, and data structures. Interest or experience in Salesforce development or platform integration. Experience working in cloud-native environments (Salesforce, AWS, MuleSoft). Soft Skills: Strong interpersonal and relationship management skills. Excellent analytical and critical thinking abilities. Self-motivated with a willingness to learn new technologies. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills. Team player with a proactive, can-do attitude. What We Offer: Career Growth: A chance to develop your skills and expertise in software development and leadership. Competitive Compensation: Competitive salary and benefits. Professional Development: Support for certifications and technical training (Salesforce, MuleSoft, etc.). Collaborative Environment: A supportive and collaborative work environment and team structure. Impactful Projects: Opportunities to work on high-impact digital transformation projects.