Senior Software Developer (Java-Spring boot) (Western Cape) at Flash Group

Description

What the Herd is about

• Flash is a well-established brand and part of Pepkor, with a global strategy and a clear purpose: making people’s lives easier.
• We use frontier technology to create opportunities and build products and services that make a real difference in people’s everyday lives.

Our three values are the heartbeat of our business:

• We are all in
• We have each other’s backs
• We are brave
• They shape how we work, how we show up for one another and the kind of culture we’re building. A place where people can do meaningful work, feel supported to do their best and have the freedom to make an impact.
• If you’re excited by meaningful problems, smart people and building brands and products that improve everyday lives, we’d love to meet you.

Why this role matters

• As our Senior Software Developer (Java-Spring boot), you’ll be responsible for the planning, execution, and success of complex software solutions to meet the needs of the business.

What you’ll own

• Work seamlessly with the team to solve complex technical problems within the area of expertise.
• Demonstrate exceptional proficiency in the engineering discipline, bringing depth and versatility to the craft.
• Proactively enhancing the areas of code worked on, leaving systems better than they were found by optimizing existing implementations.
• Take responsibility for managing and executing deployments with precision and care.
• Share expertise on systems to empower the team and foster a learning culture.
• Develop and maintain robust Disaster Recovery procedures to ensure system resilience and reliability.
• Work confidently with cross-functional teams (e.g., Design, Legal, Data, Risk) to effectively communicate the developer team's work and ensure alignment with broader organizational goals.
• Regularly mentor less experienced developers, providing constructive feedback on designs and technical approaches. Actively support onboarding new developers to integrate them effectively into the team.
•  Escalate issues beyond their team or individual work scope when necessary, ensuring successful resolution through appropriate channels. Tackles project or feature-level problems independently while seeking help promptly for unexpected challenges.
• Demonstrate expertise in non-functional aspects like accessibility, performance, and security. Advocate for and teach these practices, helping others deepen their understanding.
• Work effectively and confidently, maintaining persistence in the face of ambiguity or uncertainty. Leverage company-wide resources to navigate complex situations.
• Actively improve system observability by identifying and addressing gaps in alerts and runbooks. Proactively enhancing the systems stability through thoughtful improvements.
• Consistently delivering high-quality work, ensuring timely completion of tasks while maintaining the resilience to tackle challenges and blockers.

Requirements

Experience we’re looking for

• A minimum of 8 -10 years’ experience in software development
• JAVA Spring boot (JAVA/J2EE)
• Sound knowledge of OO design principles and patterns.
• Experience in RESTful web services and 
• Experience with microservices architecture and design
• Experience with Relational DBMS.

Bonus points if you have…

• Java Spring Boot (Java / J2EE)
• MSSQL/Oracle
• OAuth 2.0 authentication
• Docker
• DevOps methodology including setting up CI/CD pipelines
• Unit and Integration Testing
• RabbitMQ
• Redis
• Azure Cloud Services
• Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban)

You’ll thrive in the Herd if you have…

• Problem Solver: Demonstrates strong analytical and critical-thinking skills, with the ability to identify problems, investigate root causes, and develop practical, effective solutions.
• Ability to Lead Projects: Demonstrates the ability to take ownership of projects, coordinate tasks and stakeholders, manage timelines, and ensure successful delivery of project objectives.
• Ability to Communicate Technology in Non-Technical Terms: Can clearly explain complex technical concepts, systems, and solutions in simple, understandable language to colleagues, clients, and other non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to Work Calmly and Methodically Under Pressure: Maintains a calm and professional approach in challenging situations, prioritises tasks effectively, and works in a structured and methodical manner to meet deadlines and resolve issues.

Perks that make your life easier

• Catered lunch four days a week for office-based team members.
• An open coffee bar and snacks.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Corporate Social Investment events and opportunities to give back.
• Free on-site parking.
• Access to LinkedIn Learning.
• Social events throughout the year.
• Group risk benefits.
• Flash Club, our employee engagement programme where you can earn up to five additional leave days by completing all categories within a cycle.