Java Software Engineer

Collage Recruitment Ltd; Centurion; Hybrid; ZAR 670,000 - 1,004,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Equipment provided

Job summary

Collage Recruitment Ltd is recruiting an Intermediate Java Developer for a major BSS modernisation programme with one of South Africa’s largest telecommunications operators. The role involves building Java services, executing complex SQL, and deploying containerised solutions in a Linux environment.

The 12-month contract starts 1 November 2026 with a hybrid schedule: two days in Centurion offices and three days at home.

Qualifications

• A relevant IT qualification – BSc Computer Science, BSc IT or similar.
• 4 to 6 years’ commercial Java development experience.
• Strong Java, including J2EE and Spring.
• Deep SQL across MSSQL, Oracle, MySQL or PostgreSQL.
• Linux and Bash scripting, server administration and deployments.
• Docker and Kubernetes deployment experience.
• Message queueing with RabbitMQ or ActiveMQ.
• J2EE containers and web servers.
• Git and Scrum/Agile delivery.
• Testing exposure: FAT, UAT facilitation and Postman.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain Java services on a large-scale telecoms platform.
• Write and optimise complex SQL across multiple databases.
• Deploy and support containerised services on Linux.
• Integrate systems through message queues and enterprise integration patterns.
• Facilitate FAT and UAT sessions directly with customer teams.
• Deliver in a Scrum/Agile team working in Git.

Skills

Java development

SQL

Linux

Docker

Kubernetes

RabbitMQ/ActiveMQ

Git

Scrum/Agile

Postman

FAT/UAT

Education

BSc Computer Science / BSc IT or similar

Tools

J2EE containers

Web servers

Docker

Kubernetes

RabbitMQ/ActiveMQ

Job description

INTERMEDIATE JAVA DEVELOPER

12-MONTH CONTRACT STARTS 1 NOVEMBER 2026

Ideally 4–6 years' experience

Hybrid schedule: 2 days in office, 3 days at home

THE OPPORTUNITY

Our client is recruiting Intermediate Java Developers for a major BSS modernisation programme at one of South Africa’s largest telecommunications operators, delivered through an established international technology group.

This is business-critical, high-visibility systems work - the kind of programme that keeps earning its place on your CV long after the contract ends.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Build and maintain Java services on a large-scale telecoms billing and operations platform
• Write and optimise complex SQL across multiple database engines
• Deploy and support containerised services on Linux
• Integrate systems through message queues and enterprise integration patterns
• Facilitate FAT and UAT sessions directly with customer teams
• Deliver in a Scrum/Agile team working in Git

THE DETAILS

• 12-month fixed-term contract - contract, not permanent
• Start date: 1 November 2026
• Preferred: 2 days a week at the offices in Centurion and 3 days at home
• All equipment, tools and licences provided
• Rate: market related, based on experience

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

• A relevant IT qualification - BSc Computer Science, BSc IT or similar
• 4 to 6 years’ commercial Java development experience
• Strong Java, including J2EE and Spring
• Deep SQL: complex, optimised queries across MSSQL, Oracle, MySQL or PostgreSQL
• Linux and Bash - scripting, server administration and deployments
• Docker and Kubernetes deployment experience
• Message queueing with RabbitMQ or ActiveMQ
• J2EE containers and web servers
• Git, plus Scrum/Agile delivery
• Testing exposure: FAT, UAT facilitation and Postman

A REAL ADVANTAGE

• Apache Camel
• Oracle PL/SQL and APEX
• Telecoms BSS/OSS background
• Basic HTML and CSS

WHO FITS

Professional and presentable, a strong communicator, self-motivated and accountable, calm under pressure, and open to occasional work outside normal hours on systems the business depends on.