Senior Java Developer

Zeal HR (Pty) Ltd

Our client, a digital services and technology engineering company, builds modern, scalable, and resilient solutions that enable their clients to operate, innovate, and grow.

The Senior Java Developer plays a critical role in delivering complex enterprise systems. This role spans the full technology stack combining deep expertise in back-end Java development with strong capability across front-end frameworks, APIs, integrations, cloud services, and modern engineering practices. Senior developers are expected not only to build high-quality software but also to guide solution design, lead technical decision-making, mentor engineering teams, and ensure that systems are robust, secure, and built for scale.

• Build robust back-end services and APIs using Java, or similar technologies.
• Develop and maintain responsive web applications using modern front-end frameworks (e.g. React)
• Design and manage relational and NoSQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.
• Write clean, maintainable, and testable code.
• Implement CI/CD pipelines and deploy applications to cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure).
• Troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade existing systems.
• Stay up to date with emerging technologies and industry trends.

• 8 years+ Experience
• Proven experience as a Full Stack Developer or similar role.
• Proficiency in front-end languages (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) and frameworks.
• Strong back-end development skills with experience in RESTful APIs