Intermediate Java Developer

First Point Group; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

First Point Group is seeking an Intermediate Java Developer to support telecommunications clients. The role focuses on system design, coding, and architecture decisions to deliver robust software solutions.

You will work with Java 8 J2EE, REST and SOAP API development, and Spring Boot in a Linux environment, following SDLC best practices. Occasional after-hours work may be required as projects are business-critical.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience in Java development.
• Grade 12 and an IT degree or diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• System Design: Assist in architectural design, make technical decisions, and code development.
• Coding: Perform prescribed coding and review tasks while adhering to coding standards.
• Research & Architecture: Identify the best architecture for proposed systems and ensure adherence to development standards.
• Software Development: Develop code that meets criteria for software testing and produce software builds for target hardware.
• Environment Configuration: Set up the required environment for system development.
• Testing: Create integration test specifications, conduct tests, record failures, and produce system integration reports.
• Occasional After-Hours Work: May occasionally need to work outside regular hours.

Skills

Java 8 J2EE

Payara/GlassFish

REST & SOAP APIs

Spring Boot

Apache Camel

Apache Maven

Linux

SDLC

Git

Education

Grade 12

IT Degree/Diploma

Job description

Are you a talented Java Developer looking for your next challenge? Our client is actively seeking an Intermediate Java Developer to support their telecommunications clients. If you're passionate about system design, coding, and innovation, this role is for you!

What You'll Do:

• System Design: Assist in architectural design, make technical decisions, and code development.
• Coding: Perform prescribed coding and review tasks while adhering to coding standards.
• Research & Architecture: Identify the best architecture for proposed systems and ensure adherence to development standards.
• Software Development: Develop code that meets criteria for software testing and produce software builds for target hardware.
• Environment Configuration: Set up the required environment for system development.
• Testing: Create integration test specifications, conduct tests, record failures, and produce system integration reports.
• Occasional After-Hours Work: Due to the business-critical nature of projects, you may occasionally need to work outside regular hours.

About You:

• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.
• Education: Grade 12 and IT Degree or Diploma (or equivalent experience).

Skills:

• Proficient in Java, especially Java 8 J2EE
• Familiarity with J2EE containers and web servers (Payara / Glassfish)
• Experience in API development (REST and SOAP)
• Knowledge of Spring Boot framework, Apache Camel, and Apache Maven
• Working knowledge of Linux operating systems
• Thorough understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle
• Proficiency in source code management (Git)

Bonus Skills:

• Advanced Java: Experience with Java 17 J2EE
• Containerization: Experience with Docker and Kubernetes
• Testing Frameworks: Experience with JUnit
• CI/CD Pipelines: Familiarity with continuous integration and delivery pipelines

This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated developer to make a significant impact.