Senior Java Engineer-South Africa

We are seeking for Senior Java Engineers on behalf of our partner Turing. About Turing Based in Palo Alto, California, Turing is the world’s first AI-powered tech services company. It has reimagined tech services from the ground up with AI by offering AI-vetted and matched talent, AI-accelerated development, and access to AI transformation experts who have built many of the most iconic Silicon Valley companies.

About the Role

A well-established company that is leveraging the advanced power of technology to help realize the science-fiction fantasy of collaborative and open-ended computer dialogues, is looking for a Java Engineer. The engineer will be working together on the definition, design, and delivery of new features with cross-functional teams. The company is developing the next generation of dialog agents, which will have a wide range of uses in areas including education, entertainment, and general question-answering. This is an exciting opportunity for candidates who are keen to learn in a fast-paced setting. Job Responsibilities: • Write readable, reusable, and maintainable code to support high-quality software development. • Participate in code reviews, ensuring adherence to standards for code quality and best practices. • Use Core Java or Java skills to build modular and scalable architectures for web applications. • Proactively identify and contribute improvements to public GitHub repositories, enhancing large codebases and adding new features. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure high standards of security, stability, and code readability. • Train and optimize LLM models with stable and scalable backend components using best practices. Job Requirements: • Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent experience. • At least 6+ years of experience in Core Java or Java development; knowledge of Python or JavaScript is a plus. • Strong experience in developing web apps with modular and scalable architectures. • Proficiency in Java syntax, conventions, and best practices for software stability and security. • Familiarity with GitHub for version control, with experience in contributing to large-scale projects. • Excellent communication skills, with proficiency in English, both written and verbal. Mandatory Skills: Core Java or Java- 6 years(Minimum) Nice to have: Spring boot or Spring Total Years Of experience: 6+ years experience as a Backend Engineer Opportunity: Full Time, 8 hours Notice Period: 2 weeks only Engagement length: 6-12 Months Overlap Required: 5 hours PST Interview Process Two internal interviews (90 min live technical + 15-30 min cultural and offer conditions discussion). Ensure Your CV is Tailored to the role and up to date. PDF version highly regarded. Successful candidates will be required to schedule interviews within 1 day of receiving the invite email for the live coding interview NB: Ensure a high level of commitment to scheduled interviews Thus do not cancel / fail to show up for the interview scheduled. Apply Job!