Sandton: Senior Java Developer posted by Boardroom Appointments

• Analyse user requirements; measure impact to current systems and define technical specifications for requirements.
• Design and develop applications by setting expectations and feature priorities throughout the development life cycle; determine design methodologies and tool sets; complete programming using languages and software products; design and conduct tests.
• Recommend system solutions by comparing advantages and disadvantages of development strategies.
• Integrate applications by designing database architecture and server scripting; study and establish connectivity with network systems, search engines, and information servers.
• Complete applications development by coordinating requirements, schedules, and activities; contribute to team meetings; troubleshoot development and production problems across multiple environments and operating platforms.
• Support users by developing documentation and assistance tools.
• Update job knowledge by researching new internet/intranet technologies and software products; participate in educational opportunities; read professional publications; maintain personal networks; participate in professional organizations.
• Enhance organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; explore opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.

Knowledge

• Degree in Computer Science or Information Technology
• Java 21
• Spring Boot
• Spring Cloud
• Spring State Machine
• JPA
• Hibernate
• SQL (PostgreSQL, Hypersonic, etc.)
• NoSQL (MongoDB)
• JMS
• Artemis (ActiveMQ)
• Keycloak (OAuth2, OpenID Connect)
• REST (OpenAPI)
• WebSocket
• JSON / XML
• Docker / Docker-Compose
• Git / Jenkins (CI/CD)
• AWS SDKs (Email, SMS)
• Retail POS would be an advantage
• Linux and Windows OS

Experience

• Minimum 8 years Java application development
• Certified Java Developer advantageous
• Minimum 6 months experience in a retail environment supporting POS software
• Minimum 3 years experience on Linux and Windows OS

Technical Skills

• Analytical and conceptual skills
• Business and financial acumen
• Technical skills
• Organisational skills plan, measure, and execute
• Communication effective oral and written communication skills
• Administrative skills

Behaviours / Attitudes

• Attention to detail
• Drive
• Dedication to customers
• Flexibility
• Problem analysis
• Quality of work
• Self-development
• Stress management