Principal Java Software Developer (Johannesburg)

10 hours ago 3

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Architect the Future. Lead with Impact.

We're looking for a Principal Software Developer who thrives at the intersection of technical excellence, leadership, and innovation. If you're passionate about building scalable systems, driving engineering best practices, and helping teams deliver exceptional software, this could be your next big move.

The best engineers don't just write code. They shape platforms, influence technical direction, mentor teams, and solve the complex challenges that move businesses forward.

Technology environment:

You'll work within a modern engineering ecosystem that may include:

Salesforce Apex
Java and Spring Framework RESTful APIs and Microservices
Test-driven development (TDD)
CI/CD pipelines and automation
Agile delivery methodologies
Enterprise architecture and distributed systems

What you'll be doing:

Your responsibilities will include:

Designing and developing scalable, high-performance software solutions
Driving architecture decisions across distributed systems and microservices
Championing engineering best practices, quality standards, and technical excellence
Leading code reviews and providing technical mentorship to development teams
Collaborating with Architects, product owners, engineers, and business stakeholders
Identifying opportunities to improve system performance, scalability, and reliability
Contributing to strategic technology decisions and long-term platform evolution
Supporting Agile delivery teams to achieve high-quality outcomes

Reference number for this position is GZ61399 which is a permanent position based in Melrose Arch offering a cost to company salary of R1.4m per annum negotiable on experience and ability. Contact Garth on az.oc.egrem-e@zhtrag or call him on 011 463 3633 to discuss this and other opportunities.

Are you ready for a change of scenery? The E-Merge IT recruitment is a specialist niche recruitment agency. We offer our candidates options so that we can successfully place the right developers with the right companies in the right roles. Check out the e-Merge website www.e-merge.co.za for more great positions.

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Posted on 11 Jun 09:49, Closing date 10 Aug

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