Java Developer (Intermediate to Senior)

Communicate Finance; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Communicate Finance is seeking a Java Developer to design, build, and maintain Java-based applications. You will develop RESTful APIs and microservices, collaborate across Product, QA, DevOps, and Engineering teams, and contribute to architecture discussions. A passion for clean code and continuous learning is essential.

You will participate in CI/CD pipelines and work in an Agile environment, with opportunities to work on scalable cloud-native solutions for local and international markets.

Qualifications

• Commercial experience in Java development.
• Strong knowledge of Java and Spring / Spring Boot.
• Experience building RESTful APIs and microservices.
• Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure or GCP) is advantageous.
• Understanding of CI/CD pipelines, Git and Agile methodologies.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Experience working within collaborative development teams.
• Passion for software engineering and continuous learning.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and maintain Java-based applications.
• Build scalable APIs, microservices and distributed systems.
• Collaborate with Product, QA, DevOps and Software Eng teams.
• Write clean, maintainable, high-quality code.
• Participate in architecture discussions and technical decisions.
• Contribute to code reviews and engineering best practices.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical challenges.
• Support continuous improvement and modern development practices.

Skills

Java development

Spring / Spring Boot

RESTful APIs

Microservices

Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP)

CI/CD

Git

Agile methodologies

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Continuous learning

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or related field

Job description

Job Description

As a Java Developer, you will be responsible for building, enhancing, and maintaining robust software solutions within collaborative and high-performing development teams.

• Designing, developing, and maintaining Java-based applications
• Building scalable APIs, microservices, and distributed systems
• Collaborating with Product, QA, DevOps, and Software Engineering teams
• Writing clean, maintainable, and high-quality code
• Participating in architecture discussions and technical decision-making
• Contributing to code reviews and engineering best practices
• Troubleshooting and resolving complex technical challenges
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives and modern development practices

These opportunities offer exposure to cloud technologies, Agile delivery environments, modern software development methodologies, and high-performance applications that serve both local and international markets.

Skills & Experience

• Commercial experience in Java development
• Strong knowledge of Java and Spring / Spring Boot
• Experience building RESTful APIs and microservices
• Exposure to cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP advantageous
• Understanding of CI/CD pipelines, Git, and Agile methodologies
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Experience working within collaborative development teams
• Passion for software engineering and continuous learning

Qualification

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related field