Java Engineer Cape Town

About the Position

Java Engineer Cape Town

Accso – Accelerated Solutions GmbH is seeking a skilled Java Engineer to join our team in Cape Town. In this role, you will tackle complex software engineering challenges for prominent German and South African clients. You will design, develop, and implement robust software solutions using AI agent-based development methods and tools.

Responsibilities

• Solve challenging software engineering problems in a variety of projects.
• Design, develop, and implement robust software solutions using AI agent-based methods.
• Build backend services, REST APIs, and integration layers using object-oriented design principles.
• Write well-designed, testable, efficient, and readable code.
• Contribute to code reviews, performance tuning, and CI/CD practices.
• Utilize technologies such as Java, JavaScript, Spring, Kotlin, Maven, Gradle, and JUnit.
• Develop enterprise Java applications using agentic methods.
• Create environments for projects, including rule files, context documentation, and server configurations.
• Review and validate AI-generated code, understanding failure modes and quality indicators.

Requirements

• Successful completion of a university degree in computer science or a comparable discipline.
• At least 5 years of experience in professional software development.
• Experience with technologies: Java, JavaScript, Spring, Kotlin, Maven, Gradle, JUnit.
• Proficiency in agile methods such as Scrum or Design Thinking.
• Proactive, pragmatic, and team-oriented with strong collaboration and communication skills.

We Offer

• Appreciation and open communication at eye level.
• Health insurance.
• Family-friendly and flexible working hours.
• Exciting projects in different industries at leading and high-tech German and European companies.
• Possibility to switch to part-time if needed.
• Professional Exchange & Knowledge Transfer: Various in-house tech communities (e.g., ML, Green IT, Architecture, IoT).
• Modern and nicely located office with good equipment and creative spaces.

About the Company

Accso is a digital partner for sophisticated custom software solutions with an AI-native mindset. We combine excellent engineering and a strong commitment to quality with pragmatic use of AI, from conception and development through to operations. We are driven by a clear vision: to make the world a little better by working with our customers to create future-proof software development and measurable impact. People are at the center of what we do-both for our customers and within our teams. We work in a collaborative, solution-oriented, excellence-driven way, with open, transparent communication on equal footing. In interdisciplinary teams, you contribute directly at the customer-enjoying plenty of room to shape outcomes, active knowledge transfer, and a culture that fosters curiosity, ownership, and learning. With us, you can show up as you are, use modern technologies responsibly, and continue to grow-professionally and personally.

*For us, your talent is essential, not your gender, background, beliefs, sexual orientation, or any disabilities.

Contact

Ann-Kathrin Thielmann

Talent Manager

Mobile: +49 151 40230 923

Email: [email protected]