Java Architect

Impronics Technologies; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Impronics Technologies in Johannesburg seeks an experienced Java Full Stack Developer Architect to lead design, development, and implementation of scalable, secure, and high-performance enterprise applications. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Java technologies, modern front-end frameworks, cloud platforms, microservices architecture, and DevOps practices.

This role requires a hand‑on technical leader who can define architectural standards, mentor development teams, and

Qualifications

• 10+ years of Java application development and 3+ years in architecture.
• Hands-on with microservices, RESTful APIs, and cloud-native design.
• Strong background in Spring, security, and data access patterns.

Responsibilities

• Design and architect enterprise-grade full-stack applications with modern web tech.
• Define architecture, coding standards, patterns, and best practices.
• Lead development of scalable microservices; mentor teams on design.
• Translate business needs into technical solutions with stakeholders.
• Review architecture and code for quality, maintainability, and security.
• Develop RESTful APIs and integrate with enterprise systems.
• Drive cloud adoption and DevOps automation via CI/CD pipelines.
• Ensure security, governance, and enterprise architecture compliance.

Skills

Java 17/21

Spring Framework

Microservices

RESTful APIs

Angular/React

Docker/Kubernetes

Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP)

CI/CD (Jenkins, GitHub Actions)

DevOps practices

SOA/Architecture

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Git

OpenAPI/Swagger

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Java Full Stack Developer Architect to lead the design, development, and implementation of scalable, secure, and high-performance enterprise applications. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Java technologies, modern front-end frameworks, cloud platforms, microservices architecture, and DevOps practices. This role requires a hand‑on technical leader who can define architectural standards, mentor development teams, and collaborate with stakeholders to deliver innovative solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and architect enterprise-grade full-stack applications using Java and modern web technologies.
• Define application architecture, coding standards, design patterns, and best practices.
• Lead the development of scalable, secure, and high-performance microservices-based applications.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders, product owners, and engineering teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Review application architecture and code to ensure quality, maintainability, and scalability.
• Mentor and guide development teams on technical design, implementation, and problem-solving.
• Develop RESTful APIs and integrate with third-party services and enterprise systems.
• Optimize application performance, reliability, and security.
• Drive cloud adoption and DevOps automation using CI/CD pipelines.
• Participate in technology evaluations and recommend appropriate tools and frameworks.
• Ensure compliance with security, governance, and enterprise architecture standards.
• Troubleshoot complex production issues and provide architectural solutions.

Required Skills

• 10+ years of experience in Java application development.
• 3+ years of experience in solution or application architecture.
• Strong expertise in Java 17/21, Spring Boot, Spring Framework, Spring Security, Spring Data JPA, and Hibernate.
• Hands-on experience with Microservices Architecture.
• Experience developing RESTful APIs and event-driven applications.
• Strong knowledge of front-end technologies including Angular, React, TypeScript, JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3, and Bootstrap.
• Experience with API Gateway, OAuth2, JWT, OpenID Connect, and SSO.
• Expertise with relational databases such as Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL, or SQL Server.
• Experience with NoSQL databases such as MongoDB or Cassandra.
• Knowledge of Apache Kafka or RabbitMQ.
• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes.
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.
• Experience with CI/CD tools including Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, or Azure DevOps.
• Strong understanding of design patterns, SOLID principles, domain-driven design, and clean architecture.
• Experience with Git and Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and leadership skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with container orchestration and cloud-native application development.
• Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, or ARM templates).
• Experience with observability tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, or Splunk.
• Experience with OpenAPI/Swagger and API management platforms.
• Certifications in AWS, Azure, Kubernetes, or Java are a plus.
• Experience in banking, financial services, healthcare, retail, or enterprise SaaS environments is preferred.