Lead Java Architect — Spring Boot, Microservices, Cloud

Hire Resolve; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech company in Johannesburg is seeking a Lead Java Developer with extensive experience in Java and Spring Boot. The ideal candidate will design and maintain high-performance applications while mentoring junior developers. Responsibilities include leading architectural discussions, collaborating on technical roadmaps, and optimizing systems in cloud-native environments. Strong expertise in microservices, containerization, and DevOps practices is essential. This role offers an opportunity to guide a talented team in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of hands-on Java development experience delivering scalable, enterprise-grade applications.
• Expert-level proficiency in the Spring ecosystem including Spring Data, Spring Security, and Spring Cloud.
• Strong experience with containerization and orchestration using Docker and Kubernetes.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain complex full-stack applications focused on performance and scalability.
• Lead architectural discussions and define technical roadmaps for Java-based systems.
• Mentor junior developers and review code for best practices.

Skills

Java Development

Spring Boot

Microservices

Containerization

Kubernetes

SQL

NoSQL

RESTful APIs

DevOps

Agile/Scrum

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering or related field

Tools

Git

Maven

Jenkins

Docker

Kubernetes

PostgreSQL

MySQL

MongoDB

Prometheus

Grafana

Job description

A leading tech company in Johannesburg is seeking a Lead Java Developer with extensive experience in Java and Spring Boot. The ideal candidate will design and maintain high-performance applications while mentoring junior developers. Responsibilities include leading architectural discussions, collaborating on technical roadmaps, and optimizing systems in cloud-native environments. Strong expertise in microservices, containerization, and DevOps practices is essential. This role offers an opportunity to guide a talented team in a dynamic environment.