Johannesburg: Junior Java Developer posted by Sabenza IT & Recruitment

We are seeking a motivated and skilled Intermediate Java Developer to join our growing development team. The ideal candidate will have strong Java development experience, a solid understanding of software development best practices, and the ability to work within collaborative, fast-paced environments. Exposure to Linux environments, AWS cloud, or infrastructure-related technologies will be a distinct advantage but is not required.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and enhance Java applications across the software development lifecycle.
  
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, implement, and deploy high-quality solutions.
  
• Write clean, scalable, and efficient code following best practices and coding standards.
  
• Participate in code reviews, testing, and debugging activities.
  
• Contribute to system design and architecture discussions.
  
• Work with databases and APIs to ensure smooth data integration and management.
  
• Troubleshoot, optimize, and improve performance across applications.
  
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Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
  
• 3+ years of hands-on experience in Java development.
  
• Ability to handle complex queries and resolve complex instructions.
  
• Strong knowledge of Object-Oriented Programming, design patterns, and software engineering principles.
  
• Experience with frameworks such as Spring / Spring Boot / JEE.
  
• Experience with RESTful APIs and web services.
  
• Knowledge of relational databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle) and SQL.
  
• Familiarity with version control systems (Git).
  

Advantageous:

• Experience working in Linux environments.
  
• Exposure to AWS cloud services (EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, etc.).
  
• Understanding of infrastructure, CI/CD pipelines, and containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
  
• Familiarity with Agile or JAD methodologies