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.
Skills Required
- Grade 12 National Certificate or Vocational qualification, plus a tertiary qualification in Information Technology or relevant experience
- 4+ years of experience in backend software development, project delivery, and Java implementation
- Strong proficiency in Java and Spring Boot
- Experience with REST APIs
- Experience with asynchronous messaging and Kafka
- Knowledge of Domain-Driven Architecture and Microservices
- Experience with Git, CI/CD pipelines, and Agile development
- Clear criminal and credit record
- Advanced programming concepts, algorithms, and data structures
- Salesforce development or platform integration experience
- Docker and Kubernetes experience
- Experience in cloud-native environments, including Salesforce, AWS, or MuleSoft
What We Do
BlueSky is an award-winning, ambitious and independent cloud, digital and AI technology agency. We partner with leading technologies including Salesforce, Amazon Web Services, Alteryx, Tableau, Snowflake and DataBricks. We’ve got the tools to help you build a business for the future. Our services include the full set of digital, cloud and AI disciplines required to drive your digital transformation. The sky’s the limit when you think without limits. At BlueSky, we thrive on agility and a culture of curiosity. It’s a mindset that pushes us to deliver cutting-edge technology solutions that drive efficiency, effectiveness & growth for our clients. We have vast experience in delivering emerging technology using start-up thinking and agile delivery methodologies applying flexible, iterative solutions that achieve business value. We guide our clients through every phase of digital and AI transformation from strategy definition and roadmap design to implementation and post go-live managed services. We believe emerging technology offers the opportunity to leap forwards towards growth and innovation. We ensure innovation leads to actionable outcomes and measurable returns.
