Java Developer

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

BIT004782/Mel

Date posted:

Monday, August 18, 2025

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

65000 Monthly

SUMMARY:
Senior Java Engineer – Consulting Industry
Are you an experienced Java engineer looking to apply your skills to high-impact, complex projects in a collaborative and forward-thinking environment? Join a dynamic consulting business that delivers bespoke software and product development solutions across a range of industries including

POSITION INFO:
What You'll Do

Design, develop, and maintain high-performance backend services using Java and Spring Boot
Build RESTful APIs and/or event-driven architectures in microservices-based systems
Containerise applications using Docker and support their deployment and troubleshooting
Monitor and optimise system performance using observability tools like Datadog
Contribute to architectural decisions and drive best practices across engineering teams
Collaborate cross-functionally in a flat-structured, agile team environment

What We’re Looking For

4 - 6+ years of Java development experience
Expertise in Springboot, RESTful APIs, and microservices
Deep experience with Docker in production environments
Strong knowledge of Datadog and modern observability practices
Proficiency in Bash scripting
Solid understanding of performance metrics, service reliability, and scalable design

Bonus Points For

Experience with Kubernetes
Exposure to Infrastructure as Code tools like Terraform or Helm
Familiarity with messaging systems such as Kafka, RabbitMQ, or cloud-native alternatives
Experience with AWS, GCP, or Azure, especially around logging/monitoring
Understanding of observability frameworks like OpenTelemetry

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