Johannesburg: Senior Java Developer – Johannesburg – R1m PA posted by E-Merge

Are you a seasoned Java engineer ready to build high-performance, modern software that scales? We’re looking for a Senior Java Developer to join a collaborative, forward-thinking engineering team where clean architecture, solid OO principles, and engineering excellence are the standard.

If you enjoy designing cloud-ready services, solving complex problems, and crafting code that’s as elegant as it is reliable, this role has your name on it.

What You Bring

• Strong experience with Java (or Kotlin) and solid OO design principles: polymorphism, inheritance, encapsulation
• Hands-on expertise with Spring Boot / Spring Framework for building microservices and APIs
• Proven experience with JPA/Hibernate, SQL, JDBC, and database schema design
• Testing proficiency using JUnit or similar frameworks
• Familiarity with build tools (Maven, Gradle)
• Strong source control skills using Git

Nice to Have

• Experience with NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB) and GraphQL
• Exposure to CI/CD & DevOps tools (Azure DevOps, Jenkins, Jira)
• Basic web fundamentals: HTML5, CSS, JavaScript
• Legacy experience with J2EE, JSP, MVC frameworks for brownfield systems

Your Responsibilities

• Design and deliver robust, cloud-ready backend services and RESTful APIs
• Own features end-to-end: schema design, service layers, tests, deployment, monitoring
• Contribute meaningfully to system architecture and design discussions
• Improve engineering quality through code reviews, pairing, and knowledge sharing

Reference Number: GZ60878
This is a permanent role based in Johannesburg, offering a CTC of R1m per annum, negotiable based on experience and ability.

Interested?

Email Garth at *****@*****.co.za
Call (***)***-****

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