Java Developer (Intermediate - Senior)

The Role

We’re seeking a Java Developer to design, build, and maintain large-scale enterprise systems. You’ll work within a talented technical team to develop distributed, high-performance backend systems using modern Java frameworks, focusing on scalability, reliability, and clean architecture.

Snapshot

• Location: Cape Town, Johannesburg, Remote

• Employment Type: Full-time, Contract

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain enterprise-scale applications using Java 11+ and Spring Boot.
• Design and implement RESTful APIs, microservices, and event-driven architectures.
• Optimize database performance and design schemas for SQL and NoSQL databases.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Product, QA, and DevOps to deliver high-quality releases.
• Participate in code reviews, mentor junior developers, and promote best practices.
• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and system observability.
• Ensure system reliability, performance, and maintainability in production environments.

Skills & Experience

• 5 - 8+ years of professional experience in Java backend development.

• Strong proficiency in Java 11+, Spring Boot, Spring Framework.

• Experience with REST APIs, microservices, and message-driven systems (Kafka, RabbitMQ).
• Hands-on knowledge of SQL and NoSQL databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB).
• Familiarity with Git, Maven/Gradle, CI/CD pipelines, and Agile methodologies.

• Strong analytical, debugging, and architectural skills.

Nice to Have

• Experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP.

• Familiarity with Docker and Kubernetes.

• Exposure to infrastructure-as-code (Terraform, CloudFormation).

• Knowledge of Kotlin or Scala is a plus.

Salary

• R60,000/month - R150,000/month

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative, inclusive, and delivery-focused engineering culture.

• Focus on long-term system sustainability and engineering excellence.

• Discretionary performance-based bonus