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Java Developer

amidel · Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

Software DevelopmentSenior LevelQuick applycontract21 days ago

About The Role

RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities differ across client engagements but may include

  • Designing and developing backend services using Java (Spring Boot or Quarkus)
  • Creating efficient, optimized, and well-documented code for scalable enterprise applications
  • Supporting the full development lifecycle, including analysis, solution design, implementation, testing, and deployment
  • Applying software engineering principles such as SOLID and design patterns to deliver robust solutions.
  • Building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins, and deploying into containerized environments (e.g., Kubernetes)
  • Implementing and monitoring integration with external systems via REST, SOAP, MQ, Kafka, or file-based mechanisms
  • Ensuring system reliability, performance, and scalability through effective observability and monitoring (Grafana, New Relic, ELK, Splunk)
  • Participating in Agile ceremonies and collaborative planning with cross-functional teams
  • Supporting DevOps and Infrastructure teams in configuration, deployment, and support activities
  • Contributing to incident management, root cause analysis, and application performance tuning
  • Documenting code, architecture, and solution design according to governance and risk frameworks.

QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES

  • Strong Java development experience using Spring Boot and/or Quarkus
  • Familiarity with object-oriented programming, SOLID principles, and clean architecture
  • Experience with SQL and relational databases (Postgres preferred)
  • Skilled in version control tools such as Git
  • CI/CD pipeline configuration with Jenkins or equivalent
  • Proficient in Docker and container orchestration tools such as Kubernetes, OpenShift, or Rancher
  • Experience with Agile development methodologies and tools like Jira and Confluence
  • Hands-on experience with integration technologies: REST APIs, SOAP, Kafka, MQ
  • Familiar with monitoring and logging tools (Grafana, ELK, Splunk, New Relic)
  • Understanding of cloud platforms (AWS preferred)
  • Ability to mentor peers and review code
  • Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills
  • Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
  • Financial or payments industry experience is advantageous.

If you're passionate about backend development and eager to work on critical financial platforms using modern Java frameworks, we encourage you to apply. This is an excellent opportunity to gain exposure to cutting-edge technologies while making a meaningful impact in the financial services sector.

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