Back End Java Develoepr

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

ITA006075/Caity

Date posted:

Monday, July 20, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

SUMMARY:

Are you a Senior Back-End Developer who thrives on building scalable systems, solving complex technical challenges, and driving innovation? This is an exciting opportunity to join a technology-focused environment where your expertise will contribute to the development of high-performance solutions used in mission-critical applications.

POSITION INFO:
Company and Job Description Join a growing technology and engineering-driven organisation committed to developing innovative products and intelligent software solutions. This opportunity offers the chance to work on complex systems, integrating multiple technologies while contributing to the development of secure, scalable, and highly available platforms. As a key member of the development team, you will play a critical role in designing, building, and maintaining backend services that support web and mobile applications. You will work alongside multidisciplinary teams to deliver robust solutions, improve system performance, and ensure seamless connectivity across various technologies. This role is ideal for a developer who enjoys taking ownership of technical solutions, contributing to architectural decisions, and working in an environment that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities: Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend applications and services Build and support APIs and core business functionality that drive system performance Develop integration solutions that connect various platforms, systems, and technologies Monitor, optimise, and improve application performance, reliability, and scalability Support and maintain cloud-hosted infrastructure, databases, and application services Collaborate with development, testing, and support teams to resolve technical challenges Maintain and enhance CI\/CD processes to improve deployment efficiency Contribute to the design and implementation of new products, features, and platform capabilities Job Experience and Skills Required: Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field advantageous Minimum of 5 years' professional software development experience Proven track record of developing and maintaining enterprise-grade backend systems Experience working in cloud-based and agile development environment Strong proficiency in Java and modern backend development frameworks Experience designing and developing APIs and service-oriented architectures Solid knowledge of cloud technologies, particularly AWS Strong database experience with MSSQL, MySQL, or similar relational databases Sound understanding of DevOps methodologies and CI\/CD practices Ability to analyse, troubleshoot, and optimise system performance Experience with Azure DevOps or similar development and deployment tools advantageous Exposure to .NET technologies beneficial Full-stack development experience advantageous Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a collaborative team Apply now! For more exciting IT vacancies, please visit: \/>We also specialise in recruiting for: Software Developers (Back-End, Front-End, Full Stack) Mobile Developers Business & Systems Analysts BI & SQL Experts UI\/UX Professionals Data Scientists & Data Analysts Big Data Professionals Cloud Experts Infrastructure Specialists DevOps & SecOps Engineers Cybersecurity Specialists SEO \/ Digital Designers If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider the vacancy application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for any other suitable roles \/ positions. For more information, contact: Caitlin Ferley Recruitment Consultant Linkedin:

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