Senior Java & Angular Developer (Contract)

Sabenza IT & Recruitment; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 900 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT recruitment firm in Johannesburg is looking for a Java Developer to build high-performing, scalable, enterprise-grade applications. The ideal candidate should have experience with Spring Boot, Angular, and be able to manage the full software development lifecycle. Responsibilities include designing solutions, writing efficient code, developing user interfaces, and ensuring compliance with specifications. An essential requirement is a degree in Computer Science or Engineering. Join a talented team working on mission-critical applications.

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering from University (Essential)
• Managerial experience (preferred)
• Object Oriented analysis and design using common design patterns.
• Implementation of RESTful interfaces.
• Excellent knowledge of Relational Databases, SQL and ORM technologies (JPA2, Hibernate).

Responsibilities

• Design flowcharts to illustrate software solutions.
• Write efficient code based on feature specifications.
• Develop user interfaces.
• 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.

Job description

Johannesburg, South Africa | Posted on 28/11/2025

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, 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 a 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

• Design flowcharts to illustrate software solutions
• Write efficient code based on feature specifications
• Develop user interfaces
• 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

• Degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering from University (Essential)

Experience

• Managerial experience (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)