Java Backend Developer - Spring Boot & Microservices

Pbt-Group; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

PBT Group is seeking an experienced Java Developer to join a collaborative development team delivering scalable, enterprise-grade software solutions. You will design, develop, test, and maintain Java-based applications within an Agile environment.

Responsibilities include participating in architecture sessions, implementing RESTful services, and contributing to CI/CD pipelines while ensuring code quality and documentation across the full software development lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Solid experience with Java EE, Spring Boot and Hibernate.
• Design and develop RESTful services and backend APIs.
• Strong object-oriented design and software engineering practices.
• Experience with relational databases (MySQL or similar).
• Experience in Agile software delivery teams.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain Java-based enterprise applications.
• Develop clean, efficient, scalable, and maintainable code following standards.
• Participate in technical design sessions, solution discussions, and architecture reviews.
• Contribute to system design, enhancements, and new features.
• Perform code reviews and support CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve defects across environments.
• Collaborate with BAs, QA, and stakeholders to ensure delivery.
• Produce and maintain technical documentation throughout the lifecycle.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, stand-ups, retrospectives, backlog refinement.

Skills

Java EE

Spring Boot

Hibernate

REST APIs

Microservices

Java 8/11

OO design

Agile

Analytical skills

Education

Degree in CS/IT/Informatics

Tools

Git

Maven

Gradle

Jenkins

Docker

Job description

PBT Group is seeking an experienced Java Developer to join a collaborative development team delivering scalable, enterprise-grade software solutions. You will design, develop, test, and maintain Java-based applications within an Agile environment.

Responsibilities include participating in architecture sessions, implementing RESTful services, and contributing to CI/CD pipelines while ensuring code quality and documentation across the full software development lifecycle.