Java Developer Lead

Neptune; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 900 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Sandton, South Africa, is seeking a Java Team Lead to oversee the development of the IDIT platform. The ideal candidate will lead a team of developers, manage project timelines, and ensure technical excellence while fostering collaboration. Key responsibilities include developing Java-based applications, architecting API integrations, and ensuring compliance with local regulations. This role demands strong leadership skills and expertise in Java Enterprise Edition and various development methodologies.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in developing complex IT platforms using Java EE.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills.
• Strong understanding of API integrations and testing strategies.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Java developers and ensure project delivery.
• Oversee the design of customer projects and external integrations.
• Ensure compliance with data protection regulations.

Skills

Java Enterprise Edition

Team leadership

API design (REST/SOAP)

Agile methodologies

Performance tuning

Tools

IDIT platform

CI/CD tools

Monitoring tools

Job description

Job Purpose

Java Team Lead will be responsible for overseeing the development of complex IT platform using Java Enterprise Edition, specifically the IDIT platform. This role includes leading a development team, driving end-to-end project delivery, ensuring technical excellence, and fostering collaboration across business and IT stakeholders. The successful candidate will provide both hands‑on coding expertise and leadership in architecture, design, and implementation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Java developers, providing technical guidance, mentorship, and performance management. Self-starter who takes accountability for the team’s delivery
• Oversee the design and delivery of end-to-end customer projects, including UI, SQL data models, and business logic implementation.
• Architect and develop integrations with external systems (web services, APIs, and other technologies).
• Collaborate with business analysts, architects, and project managers to translate requirements into robust technical solutions.
• Review and approve technical designs, code quality, and adherence to best practices.
• Drive process improvements and adoption of modern development methodologies.
• Ensure project timelines, quality standards, and budgetary requirements are met.

Application Development

• Develop and maintain Java-based modules for policy, claims, billing, and customer management.
• Customize IDIT metadata, workflows, and UI components to meet business requirements.
• Ensure scalability, performance, and maintainability of all developed components.
• Integration & Interoperability
• Architect and implement integrations with third‑party systems (e.g., payment gateways, CRM, regulatory platforms).
• Design and manage APIs (REST/SOAP) for seamless data exchange across platforms.

Requirement Analysis & Solution Design

• Collaborate with business analysts, product owners, and stakeholders to gather and refine requirements.
• Translate business needs into technical specifications and actionable development plans.
• Provide strategic input into product roadmap and platform enhancements.

Testing & Quality Assurance

• Oversee unit, integration, and regression testing strategies.
• Ensure automated testing coverage and CI/CD pipeline integration.
• Conduct code reviews and mentor developers on best practices.

Platform Configuration & Customization

• Deeply understand and leverage IDIT’s metadata‑driven architecture.
• Optimize system performance, troubleshoot complex issues, and implement enhancements.
• Stay current with IDIT platform updates and industry trends.

Documentation & Governance

• Maintain comprehensive technical documentation and design artifacts.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards (e.g., POPIA, FSCA).
• Support audit and governance processes through traceable development practices

Performance Tuning & Optimization

• Monitor application performance and identify bottlenecks.
• Optimize database queries, caching strategies, and service calls.
• Implement logging and monitoring tools to ensure system reliability.

Security & Compliance

• Ensure applications adhere to data protection regulations (e.g., POPIA in South Africa).
• Implement authentication, authorization, and encryption mechanisms.
• Support audit and compliance reporting features within the platform.

Team Collaboration & Mentorship

• Lead and mentor a team of developers, fostering growth and knowledge sharing.
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies (stand‑ups, sprint planning, retrospectives).
• Promote a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.