Intermediate JAVA Developer

Recruiter:

Psybergate (Pty) LTD

Job Ref:

PR000724/RN

Date posted:

Thursday, March 5, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

Monthly

SUMMARY:
Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.

We are currently recruiting a Java Developer (Contractor) to join one of our financial services clients based in Sandton on an onsite basis.

POSITION INFO:
What you will be doing:

Build, enhance, and support production-grade software systems with full end-to-end accountability
Develop high-quality Java applications aligned with agreed coding, design, and architecture standards
Assist with C#/.NET development where required
Perform unit testing and actively apply TDD and automated testing practices
Participate in deployments using automated CI/CD pipelines and support releases into production
Work with legacy systems and execute safe, incremental modernisation strategies
Apply patterns such as strangler approaches and incremental refactoring
Submit code for formal code quality reviews and ensure adherence to standards
Provide support and maintenance of systems in live environments
Communicate progress, risks, and delivery status clearly to delivery leads and stakeholders
Operate effectively within regulated, high-governance environments with strong test and evidence practices
Use AI-assisted coding tools (e.g. GitHub Copilot) responsibly to improve productivity and code quality
Work collaboratively within agile teams and manage capacity in line with sprint planning.

What we are looking for:

4+ yearsâ professional software engineering experience building and supporting production systems
Strong hands-on experience in Java, with the ability to assist on C#/.NET
Solid SQL skills with experience working alongside ORM frameworks
Proven experience working with and modernising legacy systems
Demonstrated application of TDD and automated testing, with the ability to explain test strategies and trade-offs
Hands-on CI/CD experience using Azure DevOps or similar, including Infrastructure as Code (Bicep or Terraform)
Practical experience using AI coding tools (e.g. GitHub Copilot) within daily development workflows
Clear, concise technical communication skills, both written and verbal
Experience delivering solutions in regulated or high-governance environments (e.g. financial services, risk, audit-driven environments)
Ability to identify and execute safe modernisation strategies, including strangler patterns and incremental refactoring
Self-driven, accountable, and comfortable operating in a contractor capacity within a hybrid delivery model.

Please note that if you do not hear from us within 3 weeks, consider your application unsuccessful.

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