Intermediate Full Stack Java Developer

SavageOne Pty Ltd; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

SavageOne Pty Ltd is seeking an Intermediate Full Stack Java Developer to join a fast-paced, collaborative engineering team in Johannesburg. You will work across frontend and backend using React, Java Spring Boot, and Node/Express.js to build scalable applications.

Responsibilities include building and integrating RESTful APIs, writing clean, well-documented code, participating in code reviews, and mentoring junior developers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of full stack development experience in a production environment.
• Solid understanding of RESTful API principles and integration.
• Familiarity with Git and modern version control workflows.
• Ability to troubleshoot independently and take ownership of assigned modules.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Build and integrate RESTful APIs using Java (Spring Boot) and Express.js.
• Write clean, efficient, and scalable code with proper documentation.
• Contribute to system architecture and design discussions.
• Participate in code reviews and help mentor junior developers when needed.
• Debug, optimize, and ensure high performance across all platforms.
• Collaborate closely with designers, QA, and product teams to deliver new features.
• Proactively contribute to process improvements and technical decision-making.

Skills

React

Java

Node.js

RESTful APIs

Git

CI/CD

Agile/Scrum

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Docker

AWS

Swagger/OpenAPI

Job description

About the job Intermediate Full Stack Java Developer

About the Role

We're seeking an Intermediate Full Stack Developer to join our fast-paced, collaborative team. If you have hands-on experience with both frontend and backend development, and you're excited about solving real-world problems using modern technologies like React, Java (Spring Boot), and Node/Express.js, this role is for you.

Youll play a key role in building scalable applications, improving system performance, and collaborating across functions to bring features from concept to deployment.

Responsibilities

Build and integrate RESTful APIs using Java (Spring Boot) and Express.js

Write clean, efficient, and scalable code with proper documentation

Contribute to system architecture and design discussions

Participate in code reviews and help mentor junior developers when needed

Debug, optimize, and ensure high performance across all platforms

Collaborate closely with designers, QA, and product teams to deliver new features

Proactively contribute to process improvements and technical decision-making

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field, or equivalent practical experience

+5 years of full stack development experience in a production environment

Proficiency with:

Solid understanding of RESTful API principles and integration

Familiarity with Git and modern version control workflows

Ability to troubleshoot independently and take ownership of assigned modules

Strong communication skills and ability to work in cross-functional teams

Nice-to-Haves

Experience with Docker and containerized environments

Exposure to AWS (e.g., Lambda, S3, SQS) or other cloud services

Familiarity with Swagger/OpenAPI for API documentation

Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies

Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation

What We Offer

A high-performing, collaborative engineering team

Exposure to challenging, modern tech stacks and scalable systems

Opportunities to lead and own key features or modules

Ongoing mentorship and professional development support

A clear path to senior engineering roles