Senior Java Developer

Senior Java Developer

(ROLE IS HYBRID - EITHER Cape Town OR JHB offices are avaialble)*****

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Java Developer to design, develop, and maintain high-performance, scalable applications. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Java (17+), Microservices, and cloud-based solutions . They should be well-versed in modern software development practices , including DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and Agile methodologies.

Candidates with experience in the banking or financial industry will be highly regarded.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Java-based applications using the latest technologies and best practices.
• Architect and implement Microservices using Spring Boot and containerized environments ( Docker, Kubernetes ).
• Design and develop RESTful APIs for seamless integration with third-party services.
• Optimize application performance and ensure high availability and scalability.
• Implement security best practices , ensuring applications adhere to OWASP standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and define technical solutions.
• Work with DevOps teams to implement CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or similar).
• Mentor junior developers , conduct code reviews, and enforce coding best practices.
• Participate in Agile development processes , contributing to sprint planning and daily stand-ups.

Required Skills & Experience

• 7+ years of hands-on experience in Java development
• Java 17+ with strong expertise in OOP, Design Patterns, and SOLID principles .
• Hands-on experience with Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, Spring Security, Hibernate, and JPA .
• Proven ability to develop and deploy Microservices architecture in a cloud environment ( AWS, Azure, GCP ).
• Strong knowledge of SQL (PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle) and NoSQL (MongoDB, Cassandra) .
• Experience with RESTful API design, implementation, and integration .
• Containerization expertise : Docker, Kubernetes, Helm.
• DevOps and CI/CD tools : Git, Jenkins, Terraform, Ansible, Maven.
• Experience with message brokers (Kafka, RabbitMQ, ActiveMQ) and event-driven architecture.
• Solid understanding of TDD (Test-Driven Development) using JUnit, Mockito, Cucumber.
• Experience with Reactive programming (Project Reactor, RxJava) is an advantage.
• Banking or financial services experience is a strong plus.

Soft Skills & Attributes

• Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, Agile environment .
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills .
• Proactive mindset with a passion for innovation and continuous learning .
• Experience mentoring and guiding junior developers.

Qualifications

• 🎓 Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (preferred).
• 🎓 Relevant certifications in Java, AWS, Kubernetes, or DevOps are advantageous.