Junior Java Developer

Sabenza IT & Recruitment; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 750 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in the tech sector is looking for a Java Developer to enhance software applications in Johannesburg. The ideal candidate should have over 3 years of experience in Java development and a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science. Responsibilities include writing efficient code and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions. Familiarity with Spring frameworks and RESTful APIs, alongside knowledge of SQL databases, is essential. A great opportunity for skilled individuals who thrive in innovative environments.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on experience in Java development.
• Strong knowledge of software engineering principles.
• Experience with frameworks such as Spring, Spring Boot, or JEE.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and enhance Java applications.
• Collaborate with teams to design and implement solutions.
• Write clean, scalable, and efficient code.

Skills

Java development

Object-Oriented Programming

RESTful APIs

SQL

Spring framework

Version control (Git)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Tools

Spring Boot

MySQL

PostgreSQL

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and enhance Java applications across the software development lifecycle.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, implement, and deploy high-quality solutions.
• Write clean, scalable, and efficient code following best practices and coding standards.
• Participate in code reviews, testing, and debugging activities.
• Contribute to system design and architecture discussions.
• Work with databases and APIs to ensure smooth data integration and management.
• Troubleshoot, optimize, and improve performance across applications.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• 3+ years of hands-on experience in Java development.
• Ability to handle complex queries and resolve complex instructions.
• Strong knowledge of Object-Oriented Programming, design patterns, and software engineering principles.
• Experience with frameworks such as Spring / Spring Boot / JEE.
• Experience with RESTful APIs and web services.
• Knowledge of relational databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle) and SQL.
• Familiarity with version control systems (Git).

Advantageous

• Experience working in Linux environments.
• Exposure to AWS cloud services (EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, etc.).
• Understanding of infrastructure, CI/CD pipelines, and containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with Agile or JAD methodologies