Senior Java Developer

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

ITE007387/LM

Date posted:

Wednesday, February 4, 2026

Location:

Stellenbosch, South Africa

Salary:

Annually

SUMMARY:
The Senior Java Developer must have 8 years' experience in Java SE and Java EE and will be responsible for developing and designing payment systems.

POSITION INFO:
Key Responsibilities:

Lead the technical integration of new clients into existing systems.
Design, develop, test, and deploy new functionality and system enhancements.
Maintain and support existing applications, including fixes and ongoing improvements.
Provide third-line support, resolving complex queries and technical issues.
Ensure system security, audit readiness, and compliance with best practices.
Continuously improve development processes, tools, and technical standards.
Mentor team members and provide technical leadership to support skills development.

Job Experience and Skills Required:

Degree or Diploma in Software Development, Computer Science or Engineering
8+ years relevant development experience
Experience with Java, both standard and Enterprise Edition, Spring Boot, and SQL (MS SQL Server / Postgres)
Development workflow: Eclipse / Netbeans IDEs, Maven, and Git
Working in a continuous Integration and testing environment
OpenAPI protocols

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