Techlead Java Developer (ITC-24)

Accredited Resource Consulting Services (Pty) Ltd; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 60 000 - 100 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a highly skilled Tech Lead in Java Development to guide a dynamic team in a fast-paced financial services environment. This role requires a solid foundation in back-end systems and architecture, with a focus on modern DevOps and cloud technologies. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in Java and Spring frameworks, along with a proven track record in system integration and leadership. Join this innovative firm to make a significant impact in a collaborative setting, where your expertise will drive the success of cutting-edge projects.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of Java development experience, including Spring Boot and AWS.
• 3+ years in a Tech Lead role with strong leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and guide a technical team in a financial services environment.
• Provide architectural direction, code reviews, and mentoring.

Skills

Java

Spring

Spring Boot

AWS

Agile methodologies

Leadership

Object-oriented design

Test automation

Education

Relevant IT degree or diploma

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Gradle

Git/GitLab

DataDog

Prometheus

Grafana

Postman

Job description

We are looking for a highly skilled Tech Lead in Java Development, focusing on Middleware or Application development, to lead and guide a technical team within a dynamic financial services environment. The ideal candidate will bring a solid foundation in back-end systems, architecture, integration, and mentoring practices, paired with modern DevOps and cloud technologies.
Key Technical Competencies & Responsibilities
Leadership & Architecture

• 3+ years' experience in a Tech Lead role, providing architectural direction, code reviews, mentoring, and stakeholder engagement
• Strong ability to lead design sessions, read UML, and apply development design patterns effectively
• Deep understanding of agile methodologies and ability to guide a cross-functional development team

Back-End Development & Integration

• Expert in Java, Spring, Spring Boot, Spring Data JPA, Spring Data Mongo
• Strong grasp of object-oriented design and integration of enterprise systems
• Proficiency with JMS, IBM MQ, AWS SQS, and Amazon MQ
• Integration with REST/SOAP web services, JSON, XML, and FICA/CDD-related systems
• Hands-on experience with NoSQL (MongoDB) and relational DBs (Oracle, PostgreSQL)
• Security-focused development using Spring Security, OAuth2, LDAP/AD

Front-End & UI Exposure

• Functional knowledge of HTML, JavaScript, Angular, and Material UI (for JPA/Hibernate front-end design)

DevOps & Cloud

• Strong hands-on experience with Docker, Kubernetes, Camel-K, CloudFormation, Terraform
• Comfortable with cloud-native solutions using AWS
• Skilled in CI/CD pipeline creation and deployment automation
• Experience with build tools like Gradle, version control via Git/GitLab

Testing & Monitoring

• Proven experience in test automation: JUnit, Mockito, Cucumber
• Monitoring with DataDog, Micrometer, Prometheus, Grafana
• Familiar with Postman, SoapUI, or Insomnia for API testing
• Use of MongoCK or Flyway for DB migration processes

Minimum Requirements

• Relevant IT degree or diploma
• 10+ years of hands-on Java development experience, including extensive use of Spring Boot, AWS, and message queues
• 3+ years' experience in a Tech Lead position
• 2–4 years’ experience in a financial services or investment domain
• Proven success in integrating different systems and technologies
• Advantageous: Familiarity with the FICA Act and CDD systems

Desired Skills:

• Java
• Java Developer
• Tech Lead
• Spring boot
• Springboot
• AWS