Java Developer

Recruiter:

Psybergate (Pty) LTD

Job Ref:

PR000785/RN

Date posted:

Thursday, May 7, 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 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

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

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