Job Description

Work with modern cloud tech, build scalable systems, and solve real-world challenges.Our client is looking for a Backend Developer with DevOps skills to join an agile, international team driving innovation through automation and infrastructure excellence. This is a hybrid role blending Java development with hands-on operations in a cloud-first environment.Your Focus:

• Infrastructure, deployments, debugging, fault-finding
• Backend development + DevOps
• Participate in Agile events, code reviews, and operational support
• Deliver high-quality solutions that scale internationally

xe2x9cx85 Amazing brand with cutting-edge technology
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xe2x9cx85 High work-life balance with Flexible hours
xe2x9cx85 Agile working environmentPOSITION: Contract until December 2027EXPERIENCE: 2-4 Years related working experienceCOMMENCEMENT: 01 June 2025LOCATION: Midrand/Menlyn/Rosslyn/Home Office rotationQUALIFICATIONS

• Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or similar
• Java development experience of at least 1 year (OCA preferable, OCP more so)
• At least 6 months AWS experience in working context

Essential Skills:

• Java 11+ with Object Orientated skills
• Spring Boot
• Kubernetes and Docker
• Git / GitHub
• AWS technologies: SQS, SNS, Kinesis, Lambda, Aurora RDS, EKS, DynamoDB, Cognito, API Gateway, ElastiCache
• SQL, PostgreSQL preferable
• TerraForm / TerraGrunt
• CI/CD pipeline setup, GitHub Actions, GitOps preferable
• Networking in an AWS context, subnets, firewalls, routing, DNS, (reverse) proxies
• Any additional responsibilities assigned in the Agile Working Model (AWM) Charter
• Preferred:
• Helm, YAML
• RESTful endpoints design and implementation
• Typescript / Javascript
• WSL / Unix

Advantageous Skills:

• JEE or Microprofile Quarkus preferable
• TDD (Test driven development) / BDD (Behaviour driven development)
• Gradle
• Grafana / Prometheus
• A strong team player that has a high level of ownership and responsibility
• Attention to detail, strong problem solver, taking pride in delivering quality work
• Ability to work interdependently (self-starter) as well and to submit deliverables on time and with excellent quality
• Flexibility to take up different tasks in the project (software development and operations)
• Ability to work with diverse, international cultures
• Above-board work ethics
• Excellent verbal and written (documentation and diagrams) communication skills
• Ability and willingness to coach and give training to fellow colleagues and users when required
• Willing and able to travel internationally
• Influence team culture in a positive manner
• Working remotely as well as from office (as and when required)

ROLE:

• Primary responsibility is DevOps, with a strong focus on infrastructure, monitoring, debugging and fault-finding
• Coordinate with internal team members, including QA and BA
• Design, Development and maintenance on platform / application
• Compiling of operational manuals and documents
• Review code of team members in line with quality and delivery requirements
• Ensure software maintainability and efficient migrations
• Adhere to governance, security directives and other internal or external applicable policies
• Deployments / Releases
• The team has a DevOps setup and the Devs are required to attend to operational incidents when required as well as be on occasional standby as we service international clients
• Active (technical) participation in Agile events (ceremonies)
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