Java Software Engineer

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

ITA005738/Rein

Date posted:

Tuesday, April 28, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

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.

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Mobile Developers
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BI & SQL Experts
UI/UX Professionals
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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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