Junior Java Developer

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

ITE007629/EVA

Date posted:

Monday, April 27, 2026

Location:

Stellenbosch, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Ready to kick-start your career and grow with a dynamic tech team? Our client, one of South Africa’s leading payment solutions providers, is on the hunt for a Junior Developer with a passion for building, fixing, and innovating. This is a hybrid role based in Stellenbosch, offering the perfect balance of in-office collaboration and flexibility.

POSITION INFO:
Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Integrating new clients into the company’s systems
Testing, fixing, and maintaining existing functionality
Enhancing current features and designing new ones
Resolving complex queries (3rd line support)
Ensuring system security and audits
Driving improvements in development processes
Learning from senior mentors while contributing fresh ideas

Essential Skills and Requirements:

A tertiary qualification in Software Development, Computer Science, or Engineering
2–3 years of relevant development experience
Solid skills in Java (SE/EE) and Spring Boot
Strong SQL knowledge (MS SQL Server/Postgres)
Familiarity with Eclipse/NetBeans IDEs, Maven, and Git
Experience in continuous integration and testing environments
Understanding of OpenAPI protocols

Bonus Points For:

Exposure to financial transaction processing systems
Experience with multi-threaded, high-volume real-time systems
Postilion development skills
Agile methodology exposure (Scrum/Kanban)
Front-end development experience with Angular

What's In It For You?:

Be part of a growing, forward-thinking team
Hybrid flexibility with a base in Stellenbosch
Opportunities to learn, grow, and step into leadership over time
Work on exciting projects that make a real impact

If you are eager to grow, innovate, and make your mark, this is your chance.
Apply now!
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For more information contact:
Evandria Rademeyer
Researcher

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