Java Developer

Blue Pearl PTY; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing technology company in Johannesburg is looking for a skilled Java Developer to join their development team. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in Java & J2EE development, 3+ years in API development, and a solid understanding of relational databases. Responsibilities include designing scalable application services, maintaining RESTful APIs, and implementing continuous integration practices. This position promises a dynamic environment with opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in Java & J2EE development.
• 3+ years of experience in API development.
• 3+ years of experience working with relational databases and SQL.

Responsibilities

• Participate in design discussions for application architecture.
• Design and develop scalable, high-availability application services and APIs.
• Build and maintain RESTful web services.

Skills

Java & J2EE development

API development

MVC-based web applications

Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)

Spring Framework

Hibernate

RESTful API design patterns

SQL

Education

Diploma or Degree in Information Technology

Tools

Apache Tomcat

WebLogic

Git

SVN

Mercurial

Job description

Johannesburg, South Africa | Posted on 03/02/2026

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Java Developer to join our growing development team. The successful candidate will contribute to application architecture design, algorithm development, and the delivery of highly available, scalable application services and reliable APIs. You will play a key role in implementing continuous integration practices and building robust enterprise‑grade applications.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in design discussions and contribute to application architecture and technical decisions
• Design and develop scalable, high‑availability application services and APIs
• Build and maintain RESTful web services
• Develop and enhance MVC‑based web applications
• Implement and support continuous integration (CI) practices
• Work closely with cross‑functional teams to deliver high‑quality solutions
• Ensure code quality through best practices, reviews, and version control
• Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize application performance
• Stay up to date with emerging technologies, tools, and development methodologies

Requirements

Required Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Information Technology or a related field

Required Experience & Technical Skills

• 5+ years of hands‑on experience in Java & J2EE development
• 3+ years of experience in API development
• 3+ years of experience working with relational databases and SQL
• Strong experience building MVC‑based web applications using JSP / Struts
• Solid understanding of Object‑Oriented Programming (OOP) principles
• Hands‑on experience with:
  • Spring Framework (3.x) including IOC, MVC, JDBC, JMS
  • Hibernate
  • Strong knowledge of RESTful API design patterns
  • Hands‑on experience with application servers such as Apache Tomcat and WebLogic
  • Experience implementing JMS messaging services
  • Familiarity with version control systems such as Git, SVN, and Mercurial
  • Working knowledge of HTML5 and CSS

Personal Attributes

• Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
• Passionate about learning new tools, technologies, and workflows
• Excellent communication and documentation skills
• Detail‑oriented with a focus on quality and reliability