Java Software Developer

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; On-site; ZAR 550,000 - 950,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical and retirement benefits

Professional development

Stable work environment in Mahikeng

Challenging projects

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a dedicated Java Software Developer to join its Mahikeng-based team. You will design, develop, test, and maintain enterprise-level applications using the Java ecosystem within an agile environment.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of Java experience, strong proficiency in Java EE, and hands-on experience with Spring, Hibernate, and SQL. You will collaborate with product owners and other developers to deliver robust features and high-quality code.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 3+ years of professional experience in Java development.
• Strong proficiency in Java and the Java EE ecosystem.
• Experience with Spring, Hibernate, or similar.
• Familiarity with relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and SQL.
• Understanding of version control systems (Git) and Agile development methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement scalable Java applications.
• Write clean, well-documented code following best practices.
• Participate in full SDLC from requirements to deployment.
• Collaborate with product owners and developers to deliver features.
• Perform code reviews and provide feedback to team members.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve defects and issues.

Skills

Java

Java EE

Spring

Hibernate

SQL

Git

Agile methodologies

Education

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

Tools

PostgreSQL

MySQL

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a dedicated Java Software Developer to join their team based in Mahikeng . This role involves designing, developing, testing, and maintaining robust enterprise-level applications using the Java ecosystem. You will work within an agile team environment, contributing to all phases of the software development lifecycle. The ideal candidate is proficient in Java and related frameworks, possesses strong problem-solving skills, and is committed to writing clean, efficient, and well-documented code. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to significant projects and grow your career within a supportive technical environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement scalable and reliable applications using Java and related technologies.
• Write clean, efficient, maintainable, and well-documented code following best practices.
• Participate in the full software development lifecycle, including requirements gathering, design, coding, testing, and deployment.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product owners and other developers, to define and deliver new features.
• Perform code reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve software defects and issues.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 3+ years of professional experience in Java development.
• Strong proficiency in Java and the Java EE ecosystem.
• Experience with popular Java frameworks such as Spring, Hibernate, or similar.
• Familiarity with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and SQL.
• Understanding of version control systems (e.g., Git ) and Agile development methodologies.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and opportunities for performance-based increases.
• Comprehensive medical and retirement benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development and further training in Java technologies.
• A collaborative and stable work environment in Mahikeng .
• Work on challenging and impactful software development projects.