About the position
Senior Full Stack Developer (Java + React) – Global Motor Industry Leader
Location: Midrand/Menlyn/Rosslyn/Home Office Rotation
Flexible Hours: 1960 hours annually
Work Model: Hybrid (Remote + On-site)
Citizenship: South African citizens/residents preferred. Valid SA work permit holders may also apply.
Are you passionate about building high-performance applications with a global impact? Our client in the motor industry is seeking a Senior Full Stack Developer to join their cutting-edge IT Hub in South Africa. This dynamic team builds digital solutions for a worldwide network and is at the forefront of sensor data monetization in the fleet management space.
Join a Trailblazing Data-Driven Team
You’ll become part of FleetData, an agile, fast-paced feature team of 15 developers turning connected vehicle sensor data into fleet management insights used by major international clients. You’ll help shape scalable, production-grade applications that drive real-world value.
RequirementsWhat You’ll Do
- Lead backend and frontend development using Java and React.
- Build and manage APIs, microservices, and cloud-native applications.
- Participate in the design, implementation, and maintenance of scalable software systems.
- Collaborate in an agile, cross-functional team.
- Handle occasional operational incidents and contribute to DevOps practices.
- Write and review high-quality code, documentation, and diagrams.
- Embrace CI/CD, testing, and automation as part of modern engineering.
Your Tech Toolbox
Must-Have Skills:
- Java 11+ (Object-Oriented)
- React, Typescript, JavaScript
- Spring Boot
- Kubernetes, Docker
- AWS (SQS, SNS, Kinesis, Lambda, Aurora RDS, DynamoDB, Cognito, API Gateway, ElastiCache, EKS)
- GitHub, GitHub Actions
- Helm, YAML, REST API design
- PostgreSQL / SQL
- Unix / WSL
- CI/CD pipeline experience
- Awareness of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles
Bonus Skills:
- Quarkus (or JEE/MicroProfile)
- TDD / BDD
- Gradle
- Monitoring: Grafana, Prometheus
- Agile, Jira, Confluence
- Security, compliance, and risk awareness
- Architecture documentation and mentoring
What You Bring
- Degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related field
- 2+ years full stack development experience
- 3+ years of hands-on AWS experience
- Ability to thrive in a collaborative, globally distributed team
- Passion for innovation, quality, and clean architecture
- Self-starter mindset with a proactive attitude and ownership mentality
BenefitsWhy You’ll Love It Here
- Work with a global leader in automotive innovation
- Access to industry-leading technologies
- Flexible hybrid work model and work-life balance
- Modern office environments and international travel opportunities
- Access to exclusive vehicle promotions (buying/leasing options)
- Dynamic, multicultural team culture focused on excellence and learning
Desired Skills:
- Java 11+
- React/Typescript/JavaScript
- Spring Boot
- Kubernetes & Docker
- Github
- AWS
- SQL
Desired Qualification Level:
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