Full Stack Developer (Advanced)

ATS Client; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

ATS Client in Johannesburg is seeking a Senior Full Stack Developer (Advanced) with a strong Java backend focus to join a global feature team. You will design, develop, and maintain production-critical systems supporting JIT/JIS supply processes across international plants.

The role requires cloud, DevOps, and microservices expertise in a high-performance environment, with responsibilities spanning RESTful APIs, CI/CD, testing, and mentoring for junior developers.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in Java development.
• Proven experience delivering enterprise-grade software.
• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain Java-based applications and microservices.
• Build and enhance RESTful APIs and distributed systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver new features.
• Ensure system performance, scalability, and reliability.
• Develop and maintain unit, integration, and automated tests.
• Participate in code reviews and enforce best practices.
• Implement and manage CI/CD pipelines.
• Deploy and manage applications in cloud environments.
• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues.
• Mentor junior developers and contribute to team knowledge sharing.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

Microservices

REST APIs

SDLC

Agile

Git

Docker

Kubernetes

Cloud

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Git

Jenkins

Terraform

JUnit

Prometheus

Kafka

Azure

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking a Senior Full Stack Developer (Advanced) to join a global feature team responsible for developing and maintaining production-critical systems supporting Just-In-Time (JIT) and Just-In-Sequence (JIS) supply processes across international plants.

This role requires a strong Java backend focus, combined with cloud, DevOps, and microservices expertise, in a high-performance, scalable environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain Java-based applications and microservices
• Build and enhance RESTful APIs and distributed systems
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver new features
• Ensure system performance, scalability, and reliability
• Develop and maintain unit, integration, and automated tests
• Participate in code reviews and enforce best practices
• Implement and manage CI/CD pipelines
• Deploy and manage applications in cloud environments
• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues
• Mentor junior developers and contribute to team knowledge sharing

Requirements

Essential Skills & Experience

• 5+ years experience in Java development
• Strong experience with Spring Boot / JavaEE / Hibernate
• Solid understanding of microservices architecture
• Experience building and consuming RESTful APIs
• Strong knowledge of SDLC and Agile methodologies
• Experience with relational (MySQL/PostgreSQL) and NoSQL databases (MongoDB/Cassandra)
• Hands-on experience with Docker and Kubernetes
• Strong experience with Git version control
• Ability to write clean, maintainable, and scalable code
• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills

Advantageous Skills

• Cloud experience (preferably Microsoft Azure)
• CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitOps)
• Infrastructure as Code (e.g., Terraform)
• Testing frameworks (JUnit, Selenium, TestNG)
• Monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack)
• Messaging systems (Kafka, RabbitMQ)
• Scripting (Python, Bash)
• Frontend frameworks (Angular, React)
• Knowledge of DevOps and security best practices

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Java Software development.
• Proven track record delivering enterprise-grade software solutions