Full Stack Developer (Java, Angular)

PathCare; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and performance-bon

Professional training and certificates

Job summary

PathCare in Cape Town is seeking a seasoned Full Stack developer with Spring Boot (Java) and Angular to design, develop, test, and deploy enterprise and client-facing web and mobile applications within a healthcare diagnostics environment. You will work in an Agile Scrum team, delivering robust features, scalable architectures, and well-documented code, ensuring high quality throughout the lifecycle.

The role requires 5+ years post-qualification experience in CS or IT, and a passion for quality

Qualifications

• 5+ years post-qualification experience in computer science or IT.
• Strong knowledge of Angular, Java, Spring Boot and RESTful services.
• Experience with microservices, CI/CD, and Agile/Scrum practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain web applications using Angular (frontend) and Spring Boot (backend).
• Design and integrate RESTful APIs with front-end components.
• Optimize performance and scalability, and ensure high-quality code.
• Participate in code reviews, testing, and CI/CD processes.
• Create and maintain software design and architecture documentation.

Skills

Angular

Java 8+

Spring Boot

RESTful services

Microservices

Test Driven Development

Agile/Scrum

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Information Technology

Tools

Git

Jenkins

Docker

Flyway

Jira

Keycloak

SQL/NoSQL

Job description

PathCareis a leading medical diagnostic services provider. Digital systems drive our specimen journeys from request, specimen collection, processing in high-tech laboratories to data analysis and value-adding reporting to assist clinical decision making.

Join us for a major systems-renewal project! We are seeking a passionate and skilled Full Stack developer with deep expertise in Spring Boot (Java) and Angular to join our dynamic team. You will play a crucial role in designing, developing, testing, and deploying high-quality enterprise and client-facing applications (web and mobile), delivering seamless user experiences and robust functionality.

The position will be based at our headquarters at Pathcare Park, N1 City in Cape Town.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and maintain web applications using Angular (frontend), Spring Boot (backend) and SQL database.
• Design and integrate RESTful APIswith front-end components.
• Optimise application performance and scalability.
• Write high-quality, reusable, and well-documented code that conforms to PathCare standards.
• Participate in code reviews, testing, and continuous integration processes.
• Troubleshoot and debug applications to ensure high performance and responsiveness.
• Provide detailed work estimates and ensure features are delivered on time.
• Work effectively within an Agile Scrum team, following best practices in software development.
• Create and maintain necessary software design and architecture documentation.

Key technical competencies

• Solid experience with recent Angular.
• Working experience with Java 8 or higher, Spring Boot, and RESTful and/or SOAP services.
• A good understanding of microservices architecture.
• Experience with Test Driven Development and writing functional tests.
• Experience working with SQL/NoSQL databases.
• A comprehensive understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Experience working with tools like Git, Jenkins, docker, flyway and Jira.
• Experience with Keycloak setup and integration.

Personal profile

• Minimum of 5 years post-qualification experience with a tertiary qualificationin Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Excellent interpersonal and analytical skills.
• An innovative and creative thinker with a passion for staying ahead of current industry trends.
• Proven delivery record and the ability to work effectively without close supervision.
• Relevant experience in a healthcare environment is advantageous.

What we offer (Our employee value proposition)

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• A collaborative, innovative, and inclusive work culture where your input matters.
• Access to professional training and certifications.

PathCare is committed to the pursuit of excellence and diversity in achieving our equity targets and the organisation’s approved Employment Equity plan will be considered as part of the talent acquisition process.

Due to the expected high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We appreciate your understanding and encourage you to follow our careers page for future opportunities.