Senior Java Developer

SUMMARY:
New job opportunity - 12 Month contract for Senior Java Developer for company based in the Insurance and Financial Services Sector - 

Attention:
Are you a skilled Java Developer looking to work in a high-performing, innovative environment where your technical expertise directly impacts millions of lives? Join a market-leading organisation that is passionate about technology, continuous innovation, and delivering world-class solutions within the financial services industry.

POSITION INFO:
New job opportunity - 12 Month contract for Senior Java Developer for company based in the Insurance and Financial Services Sector - Attention: Are you a skilled Java Developer looking to work in a high-performing, innovative environment where your technical expertise directly impacts millions of lives? Join a market-leading organisation that is passionate about technology, continuous innovation, and delivering world-class solutions within the financial services industry. Company and Job Description: Our client is a renowned industry leader committed to transforming lives through innovative technology solutions and customer-centric services. Operating in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, they invest in exceptional talent and provide employees with opportunities to grow, learn, and contribute to meaningful projects. As a Java Developer, you will play a critical role within the software development team responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining systems that support a dynamic life insurance business. You will collaborate with business stakeholders, technical specialists, quality assurance teams, and fellow developers to build robust, scalable, and high-performing solutions. This opportunity offers exposure to enterprise-level applications, modern development practices, collaborative teams, and a culture that encourages innovation, ownership, and professional development. If you are passionate about solving complex business challenges through technology, this role is for you. Key Responsibilities: Design, develop, maintain, and enhance enterprise Java applications in line with business and technical requirements. Participate in technical analysis, solution design, effort estimation, and project planning activities. Conduct unit testing, peer code reviews, and support quality assurance processes to ensure delivery of high-quality code. Provide production support, perform root cause analysis, and resolve system issues effectively. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and subject matter experts throughout the software development lifecycle. Mentor junior team members and contribute to knowledge-sharing and continuous improvement initiatives. Job Experience & Skills Required \/ Ideal Candidate Profile: Education: Matric (Grade 12). IT-related Degree or Diploma (BSc, BTech, or equivalent). Experience: Minimum 3 years' software development experience. Experience developing enterprise applications using Java technologies. Exposure to financial services or insurance environments will be advantageous. Experience working within Agile and SDLC environments. Technical Skills: Java Programming Language. Java EE. JBoss EAP or similar application servers. JPA and ORM frameworks. XML, XSD, JAXB. Relational databases and PL\/SQL. EJB. JavaServer Faces (JSF). HTML5, JavaScript, and CSS3. Git Version Control. Jira and\/or BitBucket. Unit Testing and Systems Integration Testing. Personal Attributes: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Self-motivated with a strong sense of ownership and accountability. Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills. Adaptable and able to thrive in a fast-changing environment. Team-oriented with the ability to work independently when required. Apply now! For more exciting IT vacancies, please visit: \/>I also specialise in recruiting in the following fields: Enterprise Agile Coach Agile Transformation Lead \/ Agile Change Manager Scrum & Delivery-Focused Roles Scrum Master (Senior \/ Lead) Delivery Manager \/ Iteration Manager Lean Coach DevOps Coach 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. For more information contact: Theresa Steenkamp Key Account Manager Connect with me on LinkedIn!