Lead Java Developer

Recruiter:

Salix Recruitment

Job Ref:

JHB002666/JK

Date posted:

Friday, August 29, 2025

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

900000

SUMMARY:
On the hunt for a Lead Java Developer in JHB!

POSITION INFO:
Step into a leadership role where your expertise in Java development will shape the future of software delivery. As a Lead Java Developer, you’ll guide a team of developers to build robust, scalable, and high-performance applications.
This is your opportunity to combine technical mastery with leadership, ensuring delivery of cutting-edge solutions while mentoring and growing your development team.

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Duties:

Lead a team of Java developers in designing, coding, testing, and deploying applications.
Collaborate with architects and business analysts to define technical solutions.
Ensure development follows best practices, coding standards, and security guidelines.
Conduct code reviews and provide mentorship to junior developers.
Optimise applications for scalability, performance, and maintainability.

Job Experience & Skills Required:

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
Java certifications advantageous.

Experience:

7–10 years’ experience in Java development with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
Proven track record delivering enterprise-grade applications.

Skills & Competencies:

Expertise in Java, Spring Boot, Hibernate, and RESTful APIs.
Proficiency with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
Strong database knowledge (SQL and NoSQL).
Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider the vacancy application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for any other suitable roles / positions.

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