Intermediate Java Developer

Sabenza IT & Recruitment; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Sabenza IT & Recruitment in Johannesburg, South Africa is seeking an Intermediate Java Developer to join a dynamic professional services environment. You will work on enterprise-scale software development, integration and support across a broad tech stack including Java/J2EE, Spring, Apache Camel, and REST APIs.

You’ll design, implement and maintain robust software, integrate with Oracle, MSSQL, MySQL and PostgreSQL databases, and build integrations using RabbitMQ/ActiveMQ.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Java development experience.
• Strong knowledge of Spring Framework.
• Experience with Apache Camel.
• Solid SQL and relational database experience.
• REST API and systems integration experience.
• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes.
• Git for version control.
• Linux and Bash scripting.
• Familiarity with Postman or API testing tools.
• Agile/Scrum experience.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and maintain Java software solutions in an enterprise environment.
• Develop and integrate REST APIs and enterprise systems.
• Work with relational databases (Oracle, MSSQL, MySQL, PostgreSQL).
• Write complex SQL queries and optimise performance.
• Build and support integrations using messaging systems like RabbitMQ/ActiveMQ.
• Deploy and configure applications using Docker and Kubernetes.
• Collaborate using Git in an Agile/Scrum environment.
• Test, troubleshoot and debug applications and integrations.
• Participate in integration testing, FAT, UAT and system testing.
• Provide technical documentation and peer reviews.

Skills

Java

Spring Framework

Apache Camel

SQL

REST APIs

Git

Linux

Bash

Agile/Scrum

Troubleshooting

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Postman

Git

Job description

Johannesburg, South Africa | Posted on 22/09/2026

Ready to takeyour Java career to the next level?

We’re lookingfor a hands‑on Intermediate Java Developer to join a dynamic professionalservices environment, working on enterprise-scale software development,integration and support.

If you enjoysolving complex technical problems, building robust applications and workingwith a broad range of enterprise technologies, this could be your nextopportunity.

TheTech Stack:

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Design,develop and maintain robust software solutions using Java/J2EE, Spring andApache Camel.
• Developand integrate REST APIs and enterprise systems.
• Workwith Oracle, MSSQL, MySQL and PostgreSQL databases.
• Writecomplex, efficient and optimised SQL queries.
• Buildand support integrations using RabbitMQ and ActiveMQ.
• Deployand configure applications using Docker and Kubernetes.
• UseGit for version control and collaborative development.
• Workwith Linux and Bash for scripting and technical tasks.
• Test,troubleshoot and debug applications and integrations.
• Participatein integration testing, FAT, UAT and system testing.
• UsePostman or similar tools to test APIs and application functionality.
• Supportapplications post-implementation, including troubleshooting and bug fixing.
• Participatein code reviews, technical documentation and quality initiatives.
• Collaboratewith development and cross-functional teams within an Agile/Scrum environment.
• Applysound SDLC principles throughout the development lifecycle.

Requirements

What We’re Looking For:

• 5+years of Java development experience
• Strongknowledge of Spring Framework and Apache Camel
• SolidSQL and relational database experience
• Experiencewith Oracle, MSSQL, MySQL and/or PostgreSQL
• Experiencewith RabbitMQ and/or ActiveMQ
• Experiencewith Docker and Kubernetes
• StrongREST API and systems integration experience
• Experiencewith Git, Linux and Bash
• Experiencewith Postman or similar API testing tools
• Strongtroubleshooting, debugging and testing capabilities
• Experienceworking in Agile/Scrum environments
• Stronganalytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellentcommunication and teamwork abilities

If you're a Java Developer who enjoys building, integrating, troubleshooting and solving complex technical challenges, this is an opportunity to put your skillsto work in a demanding enterprise environment.