Java Developer

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

We are looking for a Java Developer (Integration) to join our financial services client based in Johannesburg on a 12-month contract.

POSITION INFO:

What you will be doing:

• Develop and maintain backend applications within Agile data management teams
• Build data-driven applications across on-premise and cloud environments
• Design and develop enterprise backend services and system integrations
• Develop and maintain APIs and integration solutions
• Work with orchestration engines, workflow processing, and rules-based systems
• Collaborate with architects, tech leads, and developers to deliver scalable solutions
• Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives
• Troubleshoot and resolve backend and integration-related issues
• Ensure code quality, maintainability, and performance optimisation
• Support enterprise integration across multiple platforms and systems

What we are looking for:

• Relevant Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
• 5+ years’ Java development experience
• Strong experience with Java and Spring / Spring Boot
• Hands-on experience with Drools Rules Engine (non-negotiable)
• Experience with API design and enterprise integration
• Strong Oracle DB and database development experience
• Strong backend engineering and systems integration capability
• Experience working in enterprise technical environments
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Ability to engage effectively with architects, tech leads, and development teams

Advantageous:

• Google Cloud Platform (GCP) experience
• Apache Kafka experience
• Exposure to enterprise orchestration and workflow engines
• Distributed systems experience