Senior Java Developer

Recruiter:

wePlace

Job Ref:

JHB000397/DC

Date posted:

Thursday, August 28, 2025

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

Market Annually

SUMMARY:
Our client, one of South Africa’s Largest Bank’s is looking for an experienced Senior Java Developer to join their fast growing team.

POSITION INFO:
Purpose
To design, develop, test, deploy, maintain and enhance software systems and applications based on specifications, while adhering to established standards. The candidate will translate requirements from the business or technical analyst and actively participate with the delivery team in design and problem-solving.

Technology Used

AWS Platform
Jira
Confluence

Minimum Education

Grade 12 National Certificate / Vocational
Relevant qualification OR Certification in IT or software Development

Experience
Experience with back-end frameworks and technologies:

6+ years’ proven experience in back-end software development, project delivery and implementation
Programming / coding skills on Java
Database systems and query optimization (e.g., SQL, NoSQL).
Application development
Advanced programming concepts
Advanced algorithms and data structures
Design Patterns
Version Control

What will be exciting in the role? (e.g projects in pipeline, exposure/influence)

New projects, new tech stack alignment to cloud based platforms.
New team and expansion, exposure and collaboration with the Retail delivery team

What would be most challenging in the role? (Environment, Pressurized environment, stakeholder engagement etc.)

High pressure
Engaged stakeholders
Agile environment – prone to change

Describe the Team? Any team dynamics we should be aware of? (To understand what type of personality will fit into the team)

Young, vibrant, charismatic team. Doers and pioneers. High levels of ownership.

What are the unique selling points of this role? (Think growth, products, technologies, stability, potential development, etc)

Growing focus in Business Banking, investment in the R&R stream has been received to transform the tech landscape for improved risk management.

Should you not receive a response from us within one week of your application, your application has unfortunately not been successful.

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