Senior Full Stack Developer EKYC
SavageOne
Hirezar Summary for South African Applicants
This fully remote full time position at SavageOne explicitly welcomes applicants based in South Africa. This role is suited for senior-level professionals. As a remote position, you can work from anywhere in South Africa — whether you're based in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, or a smaller town.
Job Description
We are in search for a Full Stack Developer with a strong background building robust, scalable APIs and beautiful, functional User Interfaces (UIs). As a Full Stack Java Developer, you will play a key role in designing, developing, and deploying cutting-edge applications, leveraging a variety of technologies and frameworks including Java Springboot, JavaScript/TypeScript, React.js, Kubernetes, CI/CD automation tools, Microservices architectures and Agile methodologies.
Responsibilities:
* Develop high-quality Java-based applications utilizing Java 8 and above.
* Design and implement SOAP and Restful services to facilitate seamless communication between various components of the application.
* Utilize JBDC to write efficient SQL for data persistence in various databases.
* Develop interactive user interfaces using JavaScript/TypeScript and popular frontend frameworks like React.js, Angular.js, or Vue.js.
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define requirements, design features, and implement solutions.
* Provide estimates on timelines for PI items to be prioritized in each quarter.
* Writing high quality testable code following software engineering best practices.
* Implement version control using Git to manage code repositories and facilitate collaboration.
* Working with and monitoring containerized applications using Kubernetes to optimize resource utilization and scalability.
* Design and implement Microservices to build modular and scalable systems.
* Manage project dependencies and builds using Maven (Springboot applications) and npm/yarn (Node.js applications) for efficient software development.
* Implement and maintain Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines to automate the software delivery process.
* Utilize JIRA and Confluence for issue tracking, and documentation.
* Follow Agile development methodologies to ensure iterative development, flexibility, and timely delivery.
Requirements:
* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
* Proven experience as a Full Stack Developer or similar role.
* Proficiency in the Java programming language (Java 8 and above).
* Strong proficiency in building Springboot applications.
* Extensive experience with integrations to SOAP and Restful services.
* Solid understanding of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) and Software Design Patterns
* Familiarity with the JPA framework for object-relational mapping.
* Solid understanding of JavaScript/TypeScript and modern frontend frameworks like React.js, Angular.js, or Vue.js.
* Familiarity with monitoring distributed systems using tools such as AppDynamics, Prometheus, Sentry, Zipkin, etc.
* Experience with Git/Github/Gitlab/Bitbucket for version control and collaboration.
* Strong understanding of Database Design and proven experience working with relational databases, e.g. PostgreSQL, MySQL, Microsoft SQL Database, Oracle Db, SQLite, etc.
* Familiarity with using kubectl to interact with and monitor services running in Kubernetes via the command line interface (CLI).
* Hands-on experience with Microservices architecture and its implementation.
* Knowledge of Maven for managing project dependencies and builds.
* Familiarity compiling and modifying plantUML diagrams, e.g. for LLD diagrams and documentation.
* Familiarity with working with CI/CD pipelines and automation tools.
* Experience using JIRA and Confluence for project management and documentation.
* Strong understanding of Agile development methodologies and practices.
* Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
* Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
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Timezone Advantage
South Africa (SAST, UTC+2) overlaps well with European business hours and has a few hours of overlap with US East Coast. Mention your timezone flexibility in your application.
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About SavageOne
SavageOne is a company in the Human Resources industry that hires remote workers from South Africa. They currently have 8 open positions on Hirezar. View all SavageOne jobs →