Location: Cape Town or Johannesburg, South Africa
Employment Type: Permanent / Full-Time
Redherd is a specialist cybersecurity recruitment partner, working with leading companies around the world to connect exceptional talent with cutting‑edge security teams.
We focus on roles that blend deep technical skill with security expertise, ensuring candidates have opportunities to work on impactful, technically challenging projects.
Our client is an established security consultancy with a strong focus on secure software development and automated vulnerability discovery.
Their team works on advanced security solutions and collaborates closely with academic and industry partners.
With a footprint across Europe and the US, they play a key role in securing applications and developing next‑generation security tooling.
This is an exciting opportunity for a Junior to Mid‑Level Java/Scala Developer who has a security mindset and a genuine interest in building secure software .
You’ll be joining a team of experienced security engineers, working on projects that blend software development with application security.
Design, develop, and maintain secure Java/Scala‑based applications.
Collaborate with security specialists to build and integrate defensive mechanisms into software.
Participate in code reviews and contribute to improving code quality, performance, and security.
Document development processes, code changes, and security measures thoroughly.
Troubleshoot and resolve application issues while maintaining high availability and reliability.
Contribute to continuous improvement efforts around development practices and secure coding standards.
Stay current with security trends and evolving software threats.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
Solid understanding of Java or Scala programming and object‑oriented principles.
Familiarity with security concepts such as encryption , authentication , and authorization .
Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git ) and modern development workflows.
2–4 years of professional experience in software development, ideally with a security focus.
Understanding of common web and application vulnerabilities (e.g., OWASP Top 10 ).
Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and Agile development practices is advantageous.
Previous experience contributing to secure development lifecycles or collaborating with security teams.
Competitive salary in ZAR
Work alongside experienced security experts
Professional development and learning opportunities
Flexible working arrangements
If you’re passionate about building secure software and want to grow your expertise in a team of experienced security professionals, we’d love to hear from you.