Java Developer

Recruiter:

Network Contracting

Job Ref:

NCM002708/KMa

Date posted:

Friday, January 30, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

SUMMARY:
We are looking for a skilled and motivated Java Developer to join our growing development team. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining high-performance, scalable applications. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver robust enterprise solutions aligned with business objectives.

POSITION INFO:

Key Responsibilities:

Design, develop, test, and maintain Java-based applications.
Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code following best practices.
Collaborate with front-end developers, business analysts, and QA teams to deliver high-quality solutions.
Develop and integrate RESTful APIs and backend services.
Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve technical issues in production and development environments.
Participate in code reviews and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
Ensure application performance, security, and scalability.

Minimum Requirements:

Degree or Diploma in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
3–5 years’ experience in Java development.
Strong knowledge of Core Java and OOP principles.
Experience with Spring Framework / Spring Boot.
Experience working with RESTful APIs and microservices architecture.
Knowledge of SQL and relational databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle).
Familiarity with version control systems such as Git.

Advantageous:

Experience with Hibernate / JPA.
Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
Knowledge of containerization tools such as Docker.
Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.
Understanding of CI/CD pipelines.

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