Job Overview
Job description
- Location:
- South Africa
- Work arrangement:
- On-site
Role Summary
Our client is looking for a Senior Back-End Developer who will be a key contributor, responsible for architecting and building high-performance, secure, and scalable microservices. This is a hands-on technical role requiring deep expertise in Java, Spring Boot, AWS, and modern DevOps practices.
Responsibilities
- Design and Build: Hands-on development of core business logic using Java and the Spring Boot framework.
- Cloud & Infrastructure: Architect, deploy, and manage scalable back-end infrastructure and services on AWS.
- DevOps & Automation: Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines and automated testing to accelerate deployment.
- API Development: Define and create high-quality, secure, and well-documented RESTful APIs for front-end consumption.
- Code Quality: Write, debug, and perform code reviews for clean, efficient, and high-performing production code.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience as a Back-End Developer, with a focus on senior-level, hands-on technical delivery.
- Expert proficiency in Java and extensive experience developing enterprise applications with Spring Boot and the broader Spring ecosystem.
- Deep practical experience with AWS Cloud services for building and hosting highly available applications.
- Proven ability to implement and manage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools (e.g., Terraform or CloudFormation).
- Strong background in DevOps practices, including automation, scripting (e.g., Bash, Python), and CI/CD.
- Expertise in database technologies (SQL and NoSQL) and performance tuning/optimization.
- Familiarity with containerization technologies (Docker and Kubernetes/ECS) is essential.
About the Company
We’re a fast-growing premium D2C skincare brand building more than just products.
Our mission is to bring clinic-grade skincare into everyday homes — delivering professional-level results without the high cost, complexity, or intimidation of in-clinic treatments.
We combine advanced formulations with strong branding and performance-driven marketing. Creative is a core driver of growth.
Work directly on high-impact, revenue-driving creatives
Gain exposure to the entire D2C business ecosystem
Be at the forefront of AI implementation in a fast-scaling brand
Continuous learning and growth across creative, marketing, and AI
- Role:
- Backend Developer
- Job Type:
- Full Time