Senior Backend Java Developer

Warp Development

📍 iKapa, INtshonalanga Kapa, South-Africa

Full-time Other-General Posted February 25, 2026

Job Description

Warp Development is hiring a Senior Backend Java Developer to work on large-scale, cloud-native backend systems for a global client. This is a full-time, senior role suited to experienced Java engineers who enjoy building robust, modern systems using strong architectural and testing principles.
About the Role
As a Senior Backend Java Developer, you will design, build, and maintain backend services using modern Java and cloud-native technologies. You'll work as part of a senior engineering team on long-term, production systems in a cloud-first environment.
Key Responsibilities
Design, develop, and maintain backend services using Java 21 and Spring Boot 3
Build and maintain APIs using OpenAPI Specification 3
Work with distributed systems and event-driven architectures using Apache Kafka
Develop and maintain cloud-native infrastructure on AWS and Kubernetes
Implement automated testing using JUnit 5, Testcontainers, and ArchUnit
Contribute to cloud optimisation i...