Developer - Java (Senior)

Parvana; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 650,000 - 850,000; Full time

Job summary

Parvana seeks a Senior Java Developer in Cape Town to act as a senior technical authority and mentor to junior developers. You will design, code, test, and document robust Java solutions, ensuring high code standards throughout the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC). The ideal candidate has at least 7 years in the South African IT sector, strong expertise in Java/J2EE, and proven experience with RESTful APIs and microservices. This hybrid role offers the chance to innovate in a progressive software development environment.

Qualifications

• At least 7 years in the South African IT sector with strong service delivery experience.
• 5 – 7 years expertise in Java/J2EE including OOP patterns.
• Proven experience with web-based projects utilizing RESTful APIs and microservices.

Responsibilities

• Act as a senior technical authority and mentor junior developers.
• Design, code, test, and document robust solutions using Java.
• Maintain high code standards through unit testing and documentation.

Skills

Java/J2EE

Microservices

RESTful APIs

Solution Architecture

DevOps

Jira

System Design

Tools

IntelliJ

Maven

Tomcat

Hibernate

JUnit

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Cape Town, South Africa | Posted on 29/04/2026

Location: Cape Town | Work Type: Hybrid | Job ID: J107170

About our client:

Our client is a well‑established and highly regarded South African software development company that develops, supports and consults software solutions for the academic sector. With offices in Jhb and Cape Town, they are progressive with regard to their technology stack. Their solutions and services span the full range of the software development life cycle. Employees are mostly permanent and long term. They have a very low staff turnover, which is indicative of how well they are treated.

What you will be doing:

• Act as a senior technical authority, providing guidance, resolving escalations, and mentoring junior developers.
• Develop training programs, contribute to internal technical libraries, and stay abreast of industry trends to keep the team competitive.
• Design, code, test, and document robust solutions primarily using Java, ensuring all output aligns with best practices and existing frameworks.
• Partner with DevOps teams to meet customer needs and provide hands‑on support for internal systems and applications.
• Maintain high code standards through rigorous unit testing and comprehensive documentation.

What our client is looking for:

• At least 7 years in the South African IT sector, with a strong background in service delivery, managed services, and solution feasibility.
• 5 – 7 years of deep expertise in Java/J2EE, including OOP patterns and frameworks such as Hibernate, JUnit, and Quarkus.
• Proven experience with web-based projects utilizing RESTful APIs and microservices.
• Proficiency in front‑end basics (HTML, JS/TS), data formats (JSON, XML), and relational databases like MySQL or MariaDB.
• Hands‑on experience with IntelliJ, Maven, and Tomcat, as well as lifecycle tools like Jira and Confluence.
• A track record of meeting deadlines and delivering high‑quality code throughout the entire Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).

Senior Java Developer, Technical Lead, Mentoring, Microservices, RESTful APIs, Quarkus, Hibernate, J2EE, MySQL, DevOps, SDLC, Solution Architecture, Jira, System Design