Senior Java DeveloperCommission Car Access & Theft Protection (GautengHybrid) ISB24MHJD01

Are you a Java developer whos fascinated by the intersection of software engineering and automotive security Do you get excited about building mission-critical systems that protect millions of vehicles worldwide

Our clients is seeking an exceptional Senior Java Developer who understands that great software for car access and theft protection requires more than just coding skills-it demands precision security-first thinking and the ability to collaborate across international teams to deliver fail-safe systems.

If youre passionate about automotive digitalization thrive in agile environments and want to work on cutting-edge immobilizer initialization software that directly impacts vehicle security across the Groups global production network this is your opportunity to make a real difference.

What makes this opportunity unique:

Work on critical automotive security systems-immobilizer initialization software that protects vehicles worldwide

Collaborate with international teams across Group Headquarters in Germany and Group Plant Rosslyn

Hybrid and remote working flexibility with 1960 flexible annual hours-work-life balance that matters

Deep dive into E/E architecture encryption algorithms and automotive security standards

POSITION: Contract: 01 January 2026 31 December 2026

EXPERIENCE: 6-8 years related experience

LOCATION: Hybrid: Midrand/Menlyn/Home Office rotation

Closing date: 31 October 2025.

Nationality: South African citizens / residents are preferred. Applicants with valid work permits will also be considered.

Product / Feature Team: Commissioning Car Access and Theft Protection

QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: Degree in Computer Science Electrical Engineering or Engineering Disciplines with an IT emphasis (or equivalent practical experience).
• Experience: 2 5 years in related areas such as IT-enabled resource planning software-driven E/E projects digitalization or automotive security.
• Optional: Certifications (advantageous): IT security certifications (e.g. CISSP CISM) Azure/cloud certifications or software architecture certifications.
• Optional: Strong understanding of E/E (ECUs diagnostics in-vehicle gateways) encryption algorithms and GROUP production IT processes.
• Language: Very good English; German or other languages are a plus.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS

• Proficient in English (written and spoken) with strong communication skills across all levels.
• IT-centric problem-solving mindset with solid Java programming skills; ability to read understand and reason about software and hardware interfaces.
• Strong software development mindset: ability to read understand and critique code and architecture documents.
• Test and validation discipline: planning execution and validation of feature test cases; ability to think along in requirement-oriented test scenarios.
• Agile working experience and familiarity with modern development toolchains (Confluence Jira Git Maven Nexus for CI/CD).
• Ability to work with diagnose-based processes and data-driven decision making.
• Highly motivated by automotive engineering and digitalization with a demonstrated passion for the industry.
• Proactive collaboration with development stakeholders and the ability to operate in a cross-functional team.

ADVANTAGEOUS SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:

• Knowledge of E/E concepts (ECUs diagnostics in-vehicle network access) to support feature implementation.
• Cloud experience (Azure) including basic deployment monitoring and security considerations.
• Experience with encryption algorithms and cryptographic concepts relevant to automotive security.
• Knowledge of Automotive Security requirements and cryptographic practices beyond basics.
• Familiarity with Group business and IT processes in a manufacturing environment especially E/E focus.
• Multilingual capabilities with additional local languages as an asset.
• Experience steering external teams or vendor-managed resources

WHAT WILL BE YOUR ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design implement and maintain software components that initialize immobilizer functionality within the E/E network.
• Collaborate with internal development teams to translate technical requirements into maintainable scalable code.
• Adhere to GROUP coding standards architecture guidelines and security requirements.

• Plan implement and execute comprehensive test strategies (unit integration end-to-end) for immobilizer initialization software.
• Create and maintain test artifacts (test plans test cases traceability matrices) and ensure clear pass/fail criteria.
• Validate software against safety reliability and security requirements document test results and drive issue resolution.

• Liaise with GROUP Rosslyn plant engineers IT security and QA teams to align on requirements and deployment plans.
• Facilitate cross-functional reviews and ensure alignment of software releases with production schedules.

• Prepare software for deployment in Rosslyn production environments coordinate pre-release validations and risk assessments.
• Support on-site deployment activities including configuration integration testing and issue triage during rollout.

• Document software design decisions release notes deployment instructions and roll-out procedures.
• Provide training and knowledge transfer to plant teams and operations staff as needed.

• Ensure compliance with automotive security standards encryption requirements and corporate governance.
• Support quality audits and maintain traceability for requirements tests and approvals.

• Identify opportunities to optimize development testing and contractor workflows; contribute to process and tooling improvements.

• Operate within a strong collaborative team and an agile working environment that emphasizes rapid iteration transparent communication and continuous improvement.

• Coordinate and steer external contractors involved in immobilizer software development and testing; ensure deliverables are met on time and aligned with GROUP IT/security policies.

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