Job Description

Our client based in Stellenbosch is seeking a passionate Software Engineer to develop high-quality, distributed systems for the telecommunications domain. Youll take end-to-end ownership of featuresxe2x80x94from research and design to implementation and supportxe2x80x94ensuring robust, high-throughput solutions for mission-critical applications.
Our team builds Java-based microservices using Kafka for exactly-once event processing, serving hundreds of operators and analysts worldwide. If you love deep technical research, telecom protocols (PLMN/PSTN), and scalable back-end systems, this role is for you.Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop high-availability Java microservices (Kafka, gRPC, Protobuf)
• Research telecom technologiesxe2x80x94analyze specs, debug traffic (Wireshark), and support deployments
• Ensure scalability, reliability, and performance of distributed systems
• Collaborate with teams to integrate subsystems (DBs, monitoring, APIs)
• Provide remote troubleshooting for escalated customer issues

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelors in Computer Science/Engineering (telecoms or software focus)
• Strong Java (or similar typed language) experience
• Passion for both research and hands-on coding
• Willingness to master telecom protocols (PLMN/PSTN)
• Problem-solving mindset with attention to detail
• Self-driven, communicative, and team-oriented

Nice-to-Have

• Masters degree (MSc.Eng/M.Eng) in relevant field
• Experience with:

• Distributed systems (Kafka, Vertica, Elasticsearch)
• Telecom standards (SS7, Diameter, 5G core)
• Unix, Git, Grafana, Protobuf, concurrent design

Tech Stack

• Backend: Java, Kafka, gRPC, Protobuf
• Data: PostgreSQL, MySQL, Vertica, Elasticsearch
• Tools: Git, Maven, Grafana

For more information please contact:Charlene Lombard

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