Java Developer - Junior Intermediate

Boardroom Appointments; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

Boardroom Appointments in Centurion, South Africa, seeks a Java Developer at junior to intermediate level to design, implement and maintain scalable web applications.

You will collaborate in cross-functional teams, analyze user needs, write clean code, and apply strong problem-solving and testing practices.

Experience with REST/SOAP, SQL, Git and Agile methods is valued, along with familiarity with cloud/distributed systems. This role offers growth opportunities in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
• Experience with HTTP, TCP/IP, POP/SMTP, and similar web protocols.
• High scalability projects and cloud infrastructure experience is advantageous.
• Strong object-oriented design and development skills.
• Track record of shipping production-ready software.
• Knowledge of REST, SOAP, and API design for extensibility and portability.
• Experience with Scrum/Agile methodologies.
• Kafka and Flink experience is highly advantageous.
• Distributed systems development with high data loads.
• Unit and scenario testing for existing code and new features.

Responsibilities

• Work on high scalability projects involving cloud-based infrastructure design and implementation.
• Develop and maintain Java-based applications with attention to scalability and performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze requirements and deliver robust software.
• Apply OO design principles and write clean, well-documented code.
• Develop and test REST/SOAP APIs and integration points.
• Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies and iterative development.
• Contribute to distributed systems and data-intensive processing.

Skills

Teamwork & communication

Analytical thinking

SQL

Problem solving

Programming & software design

Git

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Git

Job description

About the job Java Developer - Junior Intermediate

• Teamwork and excellent communication skills
• Ability to analyze user needs and apply analytical thinking
• Comfortable writing and analyzing SQL queries
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Proficient in programming and software design
• Experience with version control software, such as GIT

Responsibilities:

• Bachelors degree in an appropriate field of study or equivalent work experience
• Experienced with ancillary technologies necessary for internet applications: HTTP, TCP/IP, POP/SMTP, etc
• Demonstrated ability to work on high scalability projects involving cloud-based infrastructure design and implementation is advantageous
• Strong working knowledge of object-orientated design and development skills
• Track record of developing quality software products and shipping production-ready software
• Deep understanding of Web Services protocols such as REST, SOAP and API design for extensibility and portability
• Experience with Scrum/Agile development methodologies
• Added expertise in event streaming platforms and message brokers, particularly Apache Kafka and Apache Flink, is highly advantageous
• Experience in developing and debugging distributed systems with high data loads
• Familiarity with designing, developing, and implementing unit and scenario testing for existing code bases and new functionalities under development