Java Developer - Enterprise Applications

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 980,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Health insurance

Generous PTO

Professional growth

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a proficient Java Developer to contribute to enterprise-level applications in Bloemfontein. This fully remote position offers flexibility to work from anywhere while collaborating with a team focused on technical excellence.

Responsibilities include designing and maintaining Java-based systems, building RESTful services, and following coding standards. Requires 3–5 years of Java experience and a Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering or related discipline.
• 3–5 years of professional Java development experience.
• Strong proficiency in Java with Spring or Jakarta EE and REST APIs.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain complex Java-based applications and backend services.
• Write clean, well-documented code following coding standards and best practices.
• Develop and consume RESTful APIs for integration between system components.
• Collaborate with analysts and developers to translate requirements into designs.
• Perform unit and integration testing to ensure quality and reliability.
• Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback.
• Troubleshoot and resolve defects reported by QA or end users.

Skills

Java

REST APIs

Spring/Jakarta EE

OOP

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering

Tools

Maven/Gradle

Git

SQL/Relational DB

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a proficient Java Developer to contribute to the development of their enterprise-level applications in Bloemfontein . This fully remote position offers the flexibility to work from anywhere, collaborating with a team committed to technical excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain complex Java-based applications and backend services.
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code following established coding standards and best practices.
• Develop and consume RESTful APIs for seamless integration between different system components.
• Collaborate with business analysts and other developers to understand requirements and translate them into technical designs.
• Perform unit testing and integration testing to ensure the quality and reliability of the software.
• Participate in code reviews, providing constructive feedback to peers.
• Troubleshoot and resolve software defects and issues reported by QA or end-users.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 3-5 years of professional experience in Java development.
• Strong proficiency in Java, including experience with frameworks like Spring or Jakarta EE (formerly Java EE).
• Experience with relational databases (e.g., Oracle, MySQL, SQL Server) and SQL query optimization.
• Familiarity with build tools (Maven, Gradle) and version control systems (Git).
• Understanding of object-oriented programming principles and design patterns.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and annual bonus.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous paid time off and flexible working hours.
• Opportunities for professional growth, training, and attending tech conferences.
• Fully remote work setup, allowing for excellent work-life balance.