Senior Software Engineer – Java & Salesforce, Johannesburg

Senior Software Engineer – Java & Salesforce

About the Role

We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer with strong Java development skills and practical Salesforce experience. This is a hands-on role where you will develop backend services, work with Salesforce Apex, and implement integrations between Java applications and Salesforce to support business operations. You will write code that directly impacts business users and help improve processes across Sales and Operations teams.

Key Responsibilities

Java Development
• Develop and maintain Java applications using Spring Boot, Hibernate/JPA, and SQL
• Build REST APIs and backend services for business-critical systems
• Write clean, maintainable, and testable code
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues in Java applications

Salesforce Development
• Develop Apex Triggers, Classes, Batch Jobs, and SOQL queries
• Ensure Salesforce solutions follow platform best practices and respect Governor Limits
• Support workflows, customizations, and Salesforce integrations with backend systems

Integration & Technical Tasks
• Build and maintain callouts or APIs between Java applications and Salesforce
• Work with JSON, XML, and OAuth 2.0 for secure and reliable integration
• Handle error scenarios, retries, and data consistency between systems

Collaboration
• Work closely with other developers, Salesforce admins, and business users
• Participate in code reviews and team development practices
• Support CI/CD pipelines and software deployment processes

Required Expertise

Core Skills & Experience
• 5–8+ years of professional Java development (Spring Boot, REST APIs, Hibernate/JPA, SQL)
• 3+ years of professional Salesforce development (Apex, Triggers, Batch Jobs, SOQL)
• Experience working on integrations between Java and Salesforce
• Understanding of API design, OAuth, and JSON for system communication
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues across Java and Salesforce environments

Desirable Experience
• Exposure to MuleSoft, Kafka, or other integration platforms
• Salesforce Lightning Web Components (LWC) experience
• Experience with cloud platforms: AWS, Azure, or GCP
• Experience with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines
• Working knowledge of enterprise or regulated environments

Education

• Degree, diploma, or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field

Additional Information

• Contract Duration: 12 months (with potential renewal)
  • Remuneration: Negotiable
  • Location: Johannesburg / Cape Town / Remote
  • Must be based in South Africa or hold a valid South African work permit