Senior Java/Golang Engineer

Our Scrums.com Story

At Scrums.com (formerly SovTech), we believe the future of software lies in the talent, innovation, and creativity found on the African continent. For over a decade, we have been pioneering world-class software development for a global audience. We are the leading custom software development company from Africa that, like any great tech company, was founded in a garage. Scrums.com has now grown to more than 350 of the best AI-powered software engineering experts, building world-class platforms for growing businesses across four cities on three continents.

‍Looking ahead, we remain committed to growing Africa's tech ecosystems. Africa is home to the world's youngest population, with over 50% of Africans under the age of 25. Recent estimates indicate there are over 700,000 professional software developers across Africa today. That number is projected to double by 2025. We believe in the future of African tech talent and the impact it will have on scaling global companies.

Accelerating business growth with expert tech talent

Trusted by 400+ companies, Scrums.com helps businesses scale with our cloud-based engineering subscription platform, offering consistent, cost-effective AI-powered experts, teams, and reliable developer analytics. 

Our Culture

Our culture is underpinned by 8 core values. 

Earth’s leading software company from Africa- that's where we're going.

Why Join Us?

Be part of a dynamic, people-first team that’s showcasing and advancing Africa’s tech landscape on the global scale. At Scrums.com, we celebrate your individuality, empower your decision-making, and create meaningful experiences. Together, we’re driving innovation and building  exceptional teams 🚀 Take a look at some of the highlights:

Embrace Our African Talent Footprint, Flexibility, and Autonomy 🌍

• At Scrums.com, we champion an empowered workplace where you shape the culture, influence decisions on tech stacks, and take charge of user testing—all while working from wherever you thrive best across our interconnected Guilds.

• Our distributed teams span South Africa, Nigeria, Kenya, Zimbabwe, and other parts of the continent, showcasing the diversity and brilliance of African talent.

The Scrums.com Vibes 💙

• Annual Foos-Fest ⚽️ : Showcase your skills at our legendary Foosball Festival and take home quirky, sought-after awards.

• AI-Powered Hackathons 💻 : Collaborate with your team to create innovative, market-ready products in just 24 hours—all while enjoying live music and family-friendly fun.

• Year-End Celebrations 🏞️ : Reflect and connect at our unforgettable year-end events, a decade-old tradition we continue to cherish.

• Popcorn Fridays, Dev Chats, and Braais🍿 : Bond with colleagues over insightful discussions and sizzling good vibes.

• Fluid Clubs🥾 : Join like-minded peers in activities like hiking, running, and more to foster shared interests beyond work.

• Weekly All-Hands 🙌 : Stay inspired and in the loop with our weekly All-Hands sessions that bring us together as one team.

• Explore Week 🐘 : Our annual tradition encourages you to work from anywhere around the globe for one exciting week—freedom meets inspiration!

Scrums.com Rewards & Recognition 🎉

• Stacos (our company currency) : Reward and recognise your peers with Stacos and exchange them for cool vouchers to celebrate accomplishments big and small.

• Commission Incentives : Unlock attractive rewards for successful business development leads and employee referrals.

Continued Career Growth & Support 🔑

• Internal AI Platforms : We empower our teams with access to both closed and open source LLM’s that make work easier and empower your professional growth. We love AI! 

• High-Performance Culture : Stay aligned and on track with OKRs (Objectives and Key Results) and structured annual reviews.

• Personalized Mentorship : Receive dedicated guidance from leadership and the Talent SuccessTeam through one-on-one sessions and quarterly check-ins tailored to your career aspirations.

Our teams are powered by AI—Transforming How We Work 🤖

• Our teams embrace cutting-edge AI platforms, agents and tools, creating smarter workflows and accelerating career development with AI. 

• OpenAI, Anthropic, Llama - we use them all so choose what suits you best!

• You don’t need your own licenses - we cover the costs and have our own internal AI platforms that gives you access to them all in a secure environment. 

Outstanding Employee Benefits* ➕

• Discovery Medical Aid : Prioritizing your health with the best care.

• Half-Day Birthday Leave : Celebrate your special day with an afternoon off!

• Family responsibility & Parental Benefits : Providing full support for a meaningful work-life balance.

*Please note: Benefits may vary depending on employment type

Join us and be part of a dynamic, supportive team that’s making waves across Africa.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate advanced proficiency in Java, with additional experience in Go considered highly advantageous. They will work with AWS cloud services, including Lambdas, EC2, and S3, and will be proficient with tools such as Docker, Git, and SQL. Familiarity with PCI Data Security Standards, microservices architecture, and web API integration will be essential. Experience with queuing technologies like RabbitMQ or AWS SQS, as well as frontend technologies such as TypeScript, Node.js, Vue.js, CSS, HTML, and jQuery, will be beneficial. Knowledge of .NET, PHP, and Jira will also be advantageous. The candidate will be expected to have a broad understanding of programming languages, frameworks, and modern software development practices.

Core Tech Stack

• Extensive experience in Java Go

• AWS Cloud (Lambdas/EC2/S3)

• PCI - Data Security Standard

• Docker

• Git

• SQL

• CSS, HTML

• Jira

• Knowledge of .NET or PHP is beneficial

• Broad understanding of coding, programming languages, and frameworks

• Extensive understanding of Microservices and Web API integration

• Queuing technologies (RabbitMQ / AWS SQS)

• TypeScript, jQuery, Node.js, Vue.js
  

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain software solutions using Java and Go, ensuring high performance and scalability.

• Integrate Microservices and Web APIs to support robust, modular system architectures.

• Work with cloud technologies such as AWS (Lambdas, EC2, S3), and utilize tools like

• Docker, Git, and SQL for deployment and version control.

• Ensure compliance with PCI Data Security Standards for secure handling of payment and sensitive data.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in an agile environment, participating in code reviews, sprint planning, and daily stand-ups.

• Contribute to large-scale, performance-critical projects, including e-commerce platforms.

• Utilize queuing technologies like RabbitMQ or AWS SQS for efficient data processing and communication between services.

• Apply your knowledge of the Software Development Life Cycle and agile methodologies to deliver high-quality solutions.

• Communicate effectively with team members, sharing insights and providing mentorship where needed.

• Continuously learn and adapt to new technologies and best practices in software engineering.

Requirements

• 6+years of professional software development experience.

• Strong expertise in Java; experience with Go and AWS is advantageous.

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, or a related field (preferred).

• Excellent communication, analytical, and teamwork skills.