Java Developer

SUMMARY:
On the hunt for a Java Developer in JHB!

POSITION INFO:
In a rapidly transforming landscape of insurance technology, this role calls for a leader who thrives on both complexity and accountability. The Java Developer Team Lead is not just another management position - it’s an opportunity to drive enterprise-scale solutions on one of the most advanced platforms in the industry. This is a position where leadership, architecture, and hands-on coding converge.
You’ll oversee end-to-end delivery of business-critical projects, ensure technical excellence, and guide a team of developers in building robust, scalable, and secure systems. If you’re looking for a role where your technical vision and leadership directly shape the performance of a core insurance platform, this is where you’ll make your mark.

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Duties:

• Lead and mentor a team of Java developers, providing technical direction, coaching, and performance oversight.
• Design and deliver enterprise-level solutions, including UI, SQL data models, and business logic implementation.
• Architect integrations with external systems (payment gateways, CRM, regulatory platforms) using APIs and web services.
• Oversee code quality through design reviews, adherence to best practices, and CI/CD integration.
• Optimise system performance through database query tuning, catching, and monitoring tools.
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations (e.g., POPIA, FSCA) and implement robust security protocols.
• Drive Agile ceremonies and instill a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Maintain documentation, ensure governance, and support audit processes with traceable development practices.

Job Experience & Skills Required:

Qualifications:

• Matric (Grade 12)
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or related discipline.

Experience:

• Minimum of 10 years in Java Enterprise Edition programming, with at least 3 years in a leadership/team lead role.
• Strong hands-on experience with Spring Boot, Java 11+, Microservices architecture.
• Proven track record in end-to-end implementation of customer projects (UI, SQL, business logic).
• Experience with application servers (WebLogic, WebSphere, or JBoss – advantage).
• Database expertise with MSSQL (Oracle and DB2 advantageous).
• Familiarity with short-term insurance products and processes.
• Background in CI/CD pipelines, unit testing frameworks, and Agile/Scrum methodologies.

Skills & Competencies:

• Advanced proficiency in EJB, SQL, Hibernate, and large-scale domain models.
• Strong grasp of software architecture, integration strategies, and performance optimisation.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to bridge business and IT.
• Technical capability in HTML5, JavaScript, jQuery, Spring MVC.
• Analytical, problem-solving mindset with ability to convert business requirements into technical design.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor, guide, and inspire a technical team.