Senior Full Stack Java Developer (FTC, 6 Month Contract)

DevologyX; Wes-Kaap; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology company in Cape Town is seeking a Senior Full Stack Java Developer for a 6-month hybrid contract. Candidates should have over 5 years of Java development experience, particularly with Spring Boot and AWS. You will design and implement scalable microservices, collaborate with teams on CI/CD processes, and optimize applications for performance. This role requires strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach in a hybrid work setting.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Java Developer.
• Hands-on experience with AWS services.
• Proficiency in SQL and NoSQL databases.
• Experience in front-end collaboration with React or Angular.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain Java microservices using Spring Boot.
• Collaborate with DevOps teams to build and maintain CI/CD pipelines.
• Optimize code for scalability and performance.
• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure automation.
• Participate in agile ceremonies and code reviews.
• Ensure security, observability, and reliability across environments.

Skills

Java Development

Spring Boot

AWS Services

Microservices Architecture

SQL

NoSQL

CI/CD Pipelines

Docker

Kubernetes

Problem Solving

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD tooling

Job description

Senior Full Stack Java Developer (FTC, 6 Month Contract)

DevologyX – City of Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Contract Length: 6 Months (Extendable)

Contract Type: Full Time - Contractor

Location: Hybrid – Office in Cape Town, once a week / once a fortnight required.

Eligibility: Must be located in / have a valid working permit for South Africa – If you cannot work in South Africa – please do not apply.

The role focuses on designing, developing, and deploying scalable Java-based microservices on AWS cloud infrastructure. You’ll work hands‑on across the full development lifecycle, ensuring performance, security, and best practices are consistently applied.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain Java microservices using Spring Boot (or equivalent frameworks).
• Work with Front End Developers to help them develop front end components (React); some previous exposure to Front End is key - React / Angular.
• Implement and manage application components on AWS.
• Collaborate with DevOps teams to build and maintain CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure automation.
• Optimize code for scalability, maintainability, and performance.
• Participate in code reviews, peer testing, and design discussions.
• Ensure system security, observability, and reliability across environments.
• Contribute to an Agile delivery process through sprint planning, retrospectives, and continuous improvement.

What Will Make Us Happy 🤩

• 5+ years of experience as a Java Developer, working with Spring Boot.
• Hands‑on experience with AWS services (ECS, Lambda, S3, RDS, CloudWatch, API Gateway).
• Solid understanding of microservices architecture and containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines.
• Proficiency in SQL and NoSQL databases.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and ability to work independently in a distributed team.

Nice to Have

• Experience with serverless development (AWS Lambda).
• Exposure to event‑driven systems (Kafka, SNS/SQS).
• Experience on the front end – React or Angular.

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