Senior Java Backend Engineer (SpringBoot)

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Pretoria, Tshwane, Gauteng
Senior level
Security • Software • Cybersecurity
The Role
The Senior Java Backend Engineer will design, develop, and maintain web services, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality, scalable software solutions. Responsibilities include writing clean code, conducting code reviews, troubleshooting issues, and contributing to architectural decisions and technical innovation.
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Who we are

We're a leading, global security authority that's disrupting our own category.  Our encryption is trusted by the major ecommerce brands, the world's largest companies, the major cloud providers, entire country financial systems, entire internets of things and even down to the little things like surgically embedded pacemakers.  We help companies put trust - an abstract idea - to work. That's digital trust for the real world.

Job summary

As Senior Java Backend Engineer (SpringBoot), you will be a key contributor to the design, development, and maintenance of our web services. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, scalable, and reliable web services that meet the evolving needs of our customers.


What you will do 

  • Collaborate with product managers, UX designers and architects to understand project requirements and technical specifications.
  • Design, develop, test, and maintain software applications, ensuring they meet high-quality standards and performance benchmarks.
  • Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code, in accordance with coding standards and best practices.
  • Conduct code reviews to increase code quality, consistency, and alignment with the product design and architecture.
  • Analyze, troubleshoot, and debug product defects and provide timely solutions to customer issues.
  • Stay up-to-date on emerging technologies and industry trends to continuously improve software development processes and tools.
  • Contribute to architectural decisions and help drive technical innovation within the team.


What you will have 

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
  • 5+ years of professional experience in a software development role.
  • Proficiency in Java and a strong grasp of software development principles.
  • Exensive experience using SpringBoot. 
  • Expertise developing, consuming, and evolving RESTful web services
  • Knowledge of both relational (MySQL, MariaDB) and NoSQL/non-relational (Cassandra) databases
  • Proficiency in containerization with Docker and expertise in container orchestration utilizing Kubernetes
  • Experience with software development methodologies, such as Agile
  • Exceptional problem-solving skills and the ability to analyze and address complex technical issues.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.
  • Experience building cloud native applications, services-based architecture, DevOps principles and continuous deployment.
  • Application of secure coding practices and methodologies.
  • A passion for unit testing and consistently delivering high-quality code.


Benefits 

  • Provident Fund
  • Medical Aid + Gap Cover
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Education Support Program
  • Gym Reimbursement
  • Life Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • Sabbatical

Top Skills

Java
The Company
HQ: Lehi, Utah
1,372 Employees
On-site Workplace
Year Founded: 2003

What We Do

DigiCert is the digital trust provider of choice for leading companies around the globe, enabling individuals, businesses, governments, and consortia to engage online with confidence, knowing their digital footprint is secure.

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