Java Engineer

NNW Tech Solutions; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 950,000; Full time

Job summary

NNW Tech Solutions in Johannesburg is seeking an experienced Java Engineer to contribute to robust Java applications across the full software development lifecycle. You will work across design and development to troubleshooting and release support.

You will work with Java, Spring, RESTful APIs, and cloud technologies, collaborating with cross-functional teams, participating in design reviews, and mentoring junior developers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field.
• 8+ years of commercial Java development experience.
• Proficiency in Java frameworks: Spring and Hibernate.
• Strong understanding of RESTful APIs and microservices.
• Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases.
• Familiarity with Git, Azure DevOps, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Excellent problem-solving and collaboration skills.
• Ability to mentor junior developers and contribute to best practices.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain robust and scalable Java applications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and implement new features and enhancements.
• Participate in design meetings, code reviews, and provide technical mentorship to team members.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve issues in development and production environments.
• Interact with stakeholders to ensure smooth product releases and address issues in a timely manner.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of development processes, tools, and best practices.
• Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies and support team deliverables.

Skills

Java

Spring

Hibernate

RESTful APIs

Microservices

SQL

NoSQL

Git

Azure DevOps

CI/CD

Agile/Scrum

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field

Job description

Johannesburg, South Africa | Posted on 14/05/2025

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Job Description

An established organisation is seeking an experienced Java Engineer to join their team and contribute to the development of robust Java applications. You will work across the full software development lifecycle, from design and development to troubleshooting and release support. The role requires experience with Java, Spring, RESTful APIs, and cloud technologies, along with strong problem-solving and collaboration skills.

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain robust and scalable Java applications.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and implement new features and enhancements.

Participate in design meetings, code reviews, and provide technical mentorship to team members.

Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve issues in development and production environments.

Interact with stakeholders to ensure smooth product releases and address issues in a timely manner.

Contribute to the continuous improvement of development processes, tools, and best practices.

Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies and support team deliverables.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
  
• 8+ years of commercial experience in Java development.
  
• Strong proficiency in Java frameworks such as Spring and Hibernate.
  
• Solid understanding of RESTful APIs and microservices architecture.
  
• Experience working with SQL and NoSQL databases.
  
• Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git, Azure DevOps) and CI/CD pipelines.
  
• Strong problem-solving skills with a keen eye for detail.
  
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and collaboration skills.
  
• Ability to mentor junior developers and foster a culture of technical excellence.