Johannesburg: Intermediate Java Developer

Key Responsibilities: Develop, enhance, and maintain Java-based applications and services Build RESTful APIs and integrate with internal and external systems Participate in design sessions, code reviews, and technical discussions Collaborate closely with product owners, QA engineers, and DevOps teams Support the full SDLCfrom design and development to deployment and maintenance Write clean, efficient, testable code following industry best practices Troubleshoot issues and deliver reliable, scalable solutions Contribute new ideas to drive innovation and improve system performance Job Experience and Key Requirements: 35 years of hands-on experience with Java (8/11/17) Strong knowledge of Spring / Spring Boot Experience building REST APIs and working with JSON/XML Understanding of SQL and relational databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle) Knowledge of messaging tools (Kafka, RabbitMQ, or similar) is a plus Familiarity with modern CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab) Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) is beneficial Solid understanding of OOP principles, design patterns, and best practices Ability to work collaboratively in an agile team environment Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail