Ref: CH654
Company purpose
Our client is a Stellenbosch-based technology company, who develops mobile-enabled, cloud-hosted, enterprise software that is contributing towards creating productive societies across Africa.
We are looking for a Senior Java Developer. You will form part of the platform team that develops the Platform-as-a-Service product (of the company and who maintains a governance framework for technology and product development. The team describes themselves as follows:
Requirements:
- 10 years overall experience in information technology.
- 10+ years experience in full stack development.
- 5+ years experience in Java development.
- 10+ years experience working with SQL databases, ideally PostgreSQL.
You will be using the following technology:
- Java EE (Enterprise Edition) 8
- EJB, JMS, JDBC, JNDI
- Glassfish 4.1.1 & 5
- Git & SVN (SVN being phased out)
- PostgreSQL 9.6 (to be upgraded soon)
- Ubuntu
About the team
- We are not scared of running cutting edge frameworks and tech stacks.
- Lots of companies get stuck on an older version of Java and Java EE servers, but we embrace new tech/versions.
- We are always considering new platforms and/or frameworks and are not specifically locked into the idea of using Java EE.
- You get the full stack development experience from the frontend all the way to the backend/database.
- You are not limited in your actions; this means if you have to set up a VM to accomplish a task (even if you have never set up one before) then you do it.
- Total ownership of the product and your clients.
- The platform is challenging as working on multi-tenant systems brings with its complex issues, but also creative solutions.
- A senior team that expects self-managing individuals that can hit the ground running.
You will get:
- Freedom to work remotely up to 3 days per week (each team decides their days and flexible hours)
- A MacBook
- Unlimited, free filter coffee or your preferred brand of tea or infusion
- Free parking (early birds get the under-cover parking)
- A stunning view of the Stellenbosch mountains from Techno Park
- Access to multiple restaurants and excellent coffee shops within walking distance
- Preference will be given to EE candidates.
General:
- While we would really like to respond to every application, should you not be contacted for this position within 15 days please consider your application as unsuccessful.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
- In keeping with our clients employment equity requirements, Preference will be given to EE candidates.
- Please include your current salary and salary expectations.