Java Software Engineer

SUMMARY:
Senior Java Software Engineer

POSITION INFO:
Role Description and Duties:

· Deep understanding and analysis of each requirement (understand the why), before coding starts
· Coding as per best practices, thorough unit and functional before handover to the quality assurance team
· In-depth troubleshooting for root cause analysis and issue identification
· Collaborate during backlog discussion sessions to ensure a robust design and thorough understanding of the problem statement
· Report on the health of the environment, identify risks and areas of improvement, plan and implement changes to benefit the company, reducing risk
· Keep abreast of latest technology trends and opportunities, with the intention of benefiting the company Leaving the code in a better state than you found it
· Collaboratively plan, design, implement, monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize the solution
· Handling of escalated support tickets as well as lending L2 and L3 technical support to the customer success team
· Work with the Information Security team to ensure implementation of security, governance and compliance tools as well as related controls
· Participate and provide support to internal and external audits and assessments as required, ensuring ISO 27001 compliance
· Core hours are 08:00 to 17:00, Monday to Friday, working remotely
· With the company being a global company, members of the team are situated in different territories
· Due to key members of the team being situated in the United States of America, work between 10:00 and 19:00 for initial on-boarding and initial knowledge transfer would be beneficial
Minimum Requirements:
Qualifications & Experience:

· Grade 12 or equivalent
· ○ 6+ years experience in a related field (e.g. DevOps, software development, technical analysis, testing)
· Java SE (Senior / expert)
· Linux (Ubuntu)
· PostgreSQL
· Knowledge of agile methodologies
· Knowledge of cloud technologies
· Advantageous skills
· Formal qualifications in Information Technology and Software Development
· AWS qualifications
· Vaadin experience
· Google Workspace experience
Competencies
· Attention to detail, ability to think logically and demonstrate strong analytical and problem solving skills
· Excellent oral and written communication
· Good understanding and familiarity with cloud infrastructure, AWS experience is advantageous
· Experience with Database management, Postgres
· Experience with logging and security hardening; system documentation and design
Personal qualities
· Fluent in English
· Self motivated
Circumstances
· Collaborative, inclusive team culture with regular virtual meetups
· Flexibility to travel within South Africa from time-to-time for team or company get-togethers
· The company will provide the hardware necessary to perform this role (including UPS power)
· As this is a remote role, you’ll need access to stable, secure, high-speed fixed-line internet connectivity (The company provides a subsidy towards internet subscription costs)