Senior Java AI Software Engineer (Hybrid) – Pretoria

About the role

Join a dynamic technology team as a Senior Java AI Software Engineer. You will work on innovative enterprise solutions that leverage AI coding agents and modern cloud services, delivering high‑impact features for a growing portfolio of clients.

Key responsibilities

• Design, develop and maintain back‑end and full‑stack applications using Java and complementary technologies.
• Integrate AI coding agents (e.g., Claude Code, Codex, Cursor) into the development workflow to boost productivity.
• Build and expose robust RESTful APIs that power client‑facing services.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to define technical solutions and ensure scalability.
• Maintain code quality through version control (Git) and best‑practice standards.

Required profile

• 8+ years of solid software development experience.
• Proven expertise in back‑end and full‑stack development.
• Experience directing AI coding agents as part of the development process.
• Java certification and AWS certification are advantageous.

Required skills

• Java
• NodeJS
• Typescript
• Python
• PostgreSQL
• MySQL
• AWS
• RESTful API development
• Git

What we offer

• Hybrid working model (onsite and remote).
• Permanent contract with a competitive salary of R1.08 million per year, negotiable based on experience.
• Opportunity to work on cutting‑edge AI‑enhanced projects within a collaborative environment.