Java Developer

Johannesburg, South Africa Posted on 03/02/2026

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Java Developer to join our growing development team. The successful candidate will contribute to application architecture design, algorithm development, and the delivery of highly available, scalable application services and reliable APIs. You will play a key role in implementing continuous integration practices and building robust enterprise grade applications.

• Participate in design discussions and contribute to application architecture and technical decisions
• Design and develop scalable, high availability application services and APIs
• Build and maintain RESTful web services
• Develop and enhance MVC based web applications
• Implement and support continuous integration (CI) practices
• Work closely with cross functional teams to deliver high quality solutions
• Ensure code quality through best practices, reviews, and version control
• Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize application performance
• Stay up to date with emerging technologies, tools, and development methodologies

• Diploma or Degree in Information Technology or a related field

• 5+ years of hands on experience in Java & J2EE development
• 3+ years of experience in API development
• 3+ years of experience working with relational databases and SQL
• Strong experience building MVC based web applications using JSP / Struts
• Solid understanding of Object Oriented Programming (OOP) principles
• Hands on experience with:
  • Spring Framework (3.x) including IOC, MVC, JDBC, JMS
  • Hibernate
  • Strong knowledge of RESTful API design patterns
  • Hands on experience with application servers such as Apache Tomcat and WebLogic
  • Experience implementing JMS messaging services
  • Familiarity with version control systems such as Git, SVN, and Mercurial
  • Working knowledge of HTML5 and CSS

• Strong problem solving and analytical skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
• Passionate about learning new tools, technologies, and workflows
• Excellent communication and documentation skills
• Detail oriented with a focus on quality and reliability