Senior Java & Angular Developer (Contract)

ATS Client; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 520,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

ATS Client in Johannesburg seeks a Java Developer to build high-performing, scalable enterprise applications. The role prefers Angular and Native Android skills as the team is cross-skilled and multi-functional, working with Spring Boot backends, Angular frontends, and mobile apps.

The candidate will manage Java/Java-EE development within Spring Boot, contributing across the full software lifecycle from concept to testing and deployment.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of Java software development experience.
• Angular development experience (4+ years).
• Spring Boot experience (4+ years).
• Native Android development experience (4+ years preferred).
• Degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering from a university.

Responsibilities

• Analyse user and system requirements.
• Design flowcharts to illustrate software solutions.
• Write efficient code based on feature specifications.
• Develop user interfaces.
• Contribute in all phases of the development lifecycle.
• Design database architecture.
• Test and debug Java applications.
• Validate software functionality and security.
• Contributing in all phases of the development lifecycle.
• Writing well‑designed, testable, efficient code.
• Ensure designs are in compliance with specifications.
• Support continuous improvement by investigating alternatives and technologies and presenting these for architectural review.

Skills

Java

Angular

Spring Boot

Android

REST APIs

SQL/ORM

Education

Degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering

Grade 12

Job description

Job Description

We are looking for a Java Developer with experience in building high‑performing, scalable, enterprise‑grade applications. It is preferred that the individual be skilled in Angular and Native Android development as the team is cross‑skilled and multi‑functional. We are moving towards a distributed architecture for services, and skills within this space will be advantageous.

You will be part of a talented software team that works on mission‑critical applications. The application consists of Spring Boot backends, Angular frontends and mobile applications. The Java developer roles and responsibilities include managing Java/Java‑EE application development within a Spring Boot framework while providing expertise in the full software development lifecycle, from concept and design to testing.

Responsibilities

• Analyse user and system requirements
• Design flowcharts to illustrate software solutions
• Write efficient code based on feature specifications
• Develop user interfaces
• Contribute in all phases of the development lifecycle
• Design database architecture
• Test and debug Java applications
• Validate software functionality and security
• Contributing in all phases of the development lifecycle
• Writing well‑designed, testable, efficient code
• Ensure designs are in compliance with specifications
• Support continuous improvement by investigating alternatives and technologies and presenting these for architectural review.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 (Essential)
• Degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering from university (Essential)

Experience

• Managerial experience (preferred)
• Software development in Java 4+ years (Essential)
• Angular 4+ years (Essential)
• Spring Boot 4+ years (Essential)
• Native Android 4+ years (Preferred)

Job Knowledge

• Object‑oriented analysis and design using common design patterns.
• Implementation of RESTful interfaces
• Excellent knowledge of relational databases, SQL and ORM technologies (JPA2, Hibernate)
• Experience in the Spring Framework
• Hands‑on experience in designing and developing