Senior Java Engineer* - Agentic AI Engineering Cape Town
What to expect:
Work in consulting and software development projects for well-known large German customers such as AXA, BMW, Deutsche Bahn, and ZDF
Design, develop, and implement software solutions by applying AI methods and tools throughout the software development process (e.g., LLMs, agent-based frameworks, code generation, and test automation)
Build enterprise Java applications using agentic methods
Develop environments for projects: rule files, context documentation, MCP server configurations, and scaffolding that optimises AI collaboration
Review and validate AI-generated code with a critical eye-understanding failure modes, common hallucinations, and quality indicators
Mentor team members in transitioning from traditional to agentic development workflows
Contribute to methodology development
You can find example projects under Success-Stories
Your profile:
Strong experience (8+ years) with Java ecosystem including Spring Boot, Spring Security, Spring Data (or Quarkus/Micronaut)
You've rebuilt your entire development workflow around AI agents and see massive productivity gains
You understand the difference between using Copilot for autocomplete vs. Claude Code for agentic feature development
Solid understanding of modern software architecture: microservices, event-driven systems, DDD, CQRS
Hands-on experience with cloud platforms, containerization and DevOps practices
Proficiency in API design, comprehensive testing strategies, and build tools
Familiarity in databases, messaging systems
You're comfortable in consulting or client-facing technical roles
Our offer to you:
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 with different technologies
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 Accso:
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. We look forward to your application
*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]