Java Software Engineer

SUMMARY:
Our client is looking for a Java Software Engineer to join their team. This role is ideal for a Developer who is passionate about building scalable, cloud-ready services and high-quality APIs, while working in a collaborative and modern engineering environment. The successful candidate will take ownership of end-to-end feature delivery, contribute to system design, and help drive engineering excellence across the team.

POSITION INFO:
Key Responsibilities: Design and develop cloud-ready services and RESTful APIs Take full ownership of features from design through to deployment and monitoring Design and maintain database schemas, service layers, and application logic Write and maintain automated tests to ensure high-quality, reliable code Participate in system design and architecture discussions Contribute to improving code quality through reviews, pairing, and knowledge sharing Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful technical solutions Support continuous improvement of engineering practices and delivery processes Ensure observability through proper logging, monitoring, and alerting practices Core Technologies: Strong experience in Java with solid object-oriented design principles (polymorphism, inheritance, and encapsulation) Spring Boot \/ Spring Framework for building microservices and APIs Experience with JPA \/ Hibernate and relational databases (schema design, SQL queries, and data manipulation) Experience with modern front-end technologies, such as Angular or React Node.js exposure for full stack or service-based development Nice to Have: Experience with NoSQL databases (e.g. MongoDB) Exposure to GraphQL Experience with CI\/CD and DevOps tools (e.g. Azure DevOps, Jenkins, and Jira) Familiarity with web fundamentals (HTML5, CSS, and JavaScript) Exposure to legacy systems such as J2EE, JSP, or MVC frameworks Minimum Requirements: BSc in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent experience At least 2+ years of professional Java development experience If you are a Java Engineer looking to grow your skills in a modern, collaborative environment, we would love to hear from you. For more exciting IT vacancies, visit: \/> We also specialise in recruiting for: Software Developers (Back-End, Front-End, Full Stack) Mobile Developers Business & Systems Analysts BI & SQL Experts UI\/UX Professionals Data Scientists & Data Analysts Big Data Professionals Cloud Experts Infrastructure Specialists DevOps & SecOps Engineers Cybersecurity Specialists SEO \/ Digital Designers Please note: If you have not received feedback within two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful. Your profile will remain in our database for future opportunities. For more information, contact: Reinie Du Preez Senior Specialist Recruitment Consultant

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