Senior Java Developer (Johannesburg)

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Are you a seasoned Java engineer ready to build high-performance, modern software that scales? We’re looking for a Senior Java Developer to join a collaborative, forward-thinking engineering team where clean architecture, solid OO principles, and engineering excellence are the standard.

If you enjoy designing cloud-ready services, solving complex problems, and crafting code that’s as elegant as it is reliable, this role has your name on it.

What you bring

Strong experience with Java (or Kotlin) and solid OO design principles: polymorphism, inheritance, encapsulation
Hands-on expertise with Spring Boot / Spring Framework for building microservices and APIs
Proven experience with JPA/Hibernate, SQL, JDBC, and database schema design
Testing proficiency using JUnit or similar frameworks
Familiarity with build tools (Maven, Gradle)
Strong source control skills using Git

Nice to have

Experience with NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB) and GraphQL
Exposure to CI/CD & DevOps tools (Azure DevOps, Jenkins, Jira)
Basic web fundamentals: HTML5, CSS, JavaScript
Legacy experience with J2EE, JSP, MVC frameworks for brownfield systems

Your responsibilities

Design and deliver robust, cloud-ready backend services and RESTful APIs
Own features end-to-end: schema design, service layers, tests, deployment, monitoring
Contribute meaningfully to system architecture and design discussions
Improve engineering quality through code reviews, pairing, and knowledge sharing

Reference number: GZ60878
This is a permanent role based in Johannesburg, offering a CTC of R1m per annum, negotiable based on experience and ability.

Interested?

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