# JAVA AI code Software Engineer Canonical URL: https://primejobalerts.com/jobs/java-ai-code-software-engineer Company: E-Merge IT Recruitment Category: Information & Communication Technology Location: South Africa, Pretoria, Gauteng Work type: Full-time Work arrangement: On-site Published: 2026-09-09 Expires: 2026-11-08 ## Job Description Build. Solve. Grow. Make an impact. An exciting opportunity is available for an Intermediate Software Engineer to join an established technology team, working on solutions that support real business needs and enterprise environments. This is a great opportunity for a developer who is ready to move beyond the basics, work on challenging projects, collaborate with experienced engineers and play a meaningful role in delivering high-quality software. Must-have skills and experience: Well rounded developer with 5 to 8 years’ solid development experienceBack-end and Full Stack DevelopmentExperience directing AI coding agents (e.g. Claude Code, Codex, Cursor) as part of the development workflowJava certification - advantageousAWS certification - advantageousStrong advantages: JavaNodeJSTypescriptPythonAdvantageous skills: AWSSolid understanding of RESTful API developmentExperience with version control using GitKnowledge of relational databases (PostgreSQL or MySQL)Reference number for this position is GZ61532 which is a permanent position based in Pretoria offering a salary of R840k per annum, negotiable based on experience and ability. Contact Garth on [[garthz@e-merge.co.za]] or call 011 463 3633 to discuss this and other opportunities. Are you ready for a change of scenery? We are a specialist niche recruitment agency. We offer our candidates a wide range of opportunities, ensuring we successfully match the right technology professionals with the right roles. Do you know a developer or technology specialist looking for a new opportunity? We pay cash for successful referrals! ## Requirements Apply by email: garthz@e-merge.co.za ## Apply Use the canonical Prime Job Alerts page for full application instructions and source verification.