Requirements
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### Must have:

### - 4--5 years of relevant full stack development experience - Strong proficiency in at least one OOP backend language: Java, C#, Kotlin, or Python - Experience with backend frameworks such as Spring Boot, .NET, or Django/Flask - Experience with at least one modern frontend framework (Angular, React, or Vue) - Solid understanding of object-oriented design principles (SOLID, design patterns) - Experience working with RESTful APIs and microservices architecture - Experience working in an English speaking environment - Strong grasp of OOP concepts: encapsulation, inheritance, polymorphism, abstraction - Experience with relational databases and ORM frameworks (e.g. Hibernate, Entity Framework) - Ability to design and implement scalable backend systems - Implementing automated testing and unit tests - Collaborative mindset with cross-functional teams - Experience with Kotlin or Spring Boot for JVM-based development - Familiarity with containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes) - Knowledge of CI/CD practices and DevOps principles - Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) - Familiarity with TDD/BDD practices

Responsibilities:
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- Sign up for free and complete your OfferZen profile - Build one OfferZen profile so our hiring companies can come to you - Review upfront information about the tech stack, role, and salary to make an informed decision - Receive support from our personal talent advisor with salary benchmarks, interview preparation, and job offers - Land your dream developer job with ease
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Company:
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We are OfferZen, a developer jobs marketplace that reverses the job search process by connecting developers with a vast network of top tech companies that are eager to apply to interview you. This role is based in Cape Town and follows a hybrid working model, requiring 2--3 days per week in our Cape Town office. We provide upfront information about the tech stack, role, and salary, and we support you throughout the process with a personal talent advisor to help with salary benchmarks, interview preparation, and job offers.
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