Full Stack Developer - Java (Spring) focused

Sabenza IT & Recruitment; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Sabenza IT & Recruitment is seeking an Expert Full Stack Developer specializing in Java (Spring) to build enterprise-grade microservices and AI-enabled solutions in Pretoria, South Africa. The role combines designing, developing, and deploying systems within a global DevOps environment, focusing on ownership from concept to production.

The ideal candidate offers 15+ years of Java (Spring) experience, strong REST API capabilities, and hands-on AI implementation, with remote/on-site flexibility to

Qualifications

• 15+ years JAVA (spring) development experience.
• IT Degree / Diploma in a related field.
• Extensive AI usage beyond prompt engineering.
• Experience with enterprise-scale IT systems and processes.
• Flexible working of 1960 hours in a 12-month period.

Skills

Java Spring Boot

Kafka & JMS

JDBC, ORM & SQL

Cloud AWS

API Development (REST)

AI integration

Remote/On-site work

Microservices

Education

IT Degree / Diploma

Tools

Kubernetes

Prometheus

Terraform (IAC)

Maven

Docker

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Full Stack Developer - Java (Spring) focused

Pretoria, South Africa | Posted on 13/07/2026

We're looking for an Expert Full Stack Developer who thrives on solving complex challenges, building enterprise-grade applications, and leveraging AI to create smarter, faster solutions.

If Java is your second language, microservices are your playground, and you enjoy taking ownership from concept to production, then this opportunity is for you.

You'll join a highly skilled DevOps team developing and enhancing large-scale enterprise applications that manage complex business processes from end to end. Every day brings new technical challenges, opportunities to innovate, and the chance to collaborate with talented professionals across the globe.

Requirements

ESSENTIAL SKILLS:

• Java Spring Boot - Design and development of Microservices
• Kafka & JMS (MQ)
• JDBC, ORM and SQL
• Cloud infrastructure (AWS)
• API Development (Rest)
• AI Champion/ Native worker having built AI harnesses, skills and agents in production critical enterprise software.

ADVANTAGEOUS SKILLS:

• Kubernetes and Prometheus
• SOAP APIs services
• AWS Cloud Practitioner+ and IAC (Terraform) experience
• Maven and Docker
• Jira, confluence and Agile working model

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE:

• IT Degree / Diploma
• 15+ years JAVA (spring) development experience
• Extensive AI Usage going beyond prompt engineering
• Cutting edge global IT system landscape and processes
• Flexible working of 1960 hours in a 12-month period
• High Work-Life balance
• Remote / On-site work location flexibility
• Highly motivating, energetic, and fast-paced working environment
• Modern, state-of-the-art offices
• Dynamic Global Team collaboration
• Application of the Agile Working Model Methodology