Senior Java Developer

UrbanSoft SA PTY; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

UrbanSoft SA PTY is seeking a Senior Java Developer for a hybrid role based in Cape Town or Johannesburg. You will design, develop, and maintain high‑performance Java applications, specializing in microservices with Spring Boot, and containerized environments using Docker and Kubernetes.

The role requires deep experience with Java 17+, RESTful APIs, cloud deployments, and CI/CD pipelines. Banking domain experience is a strong bonus and you will mentor junior developers in an Agile team.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of hands-on Java development experience.
• Strong Java 17+ skills with OOP and SOLID principles.
• Proficient in Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, Hibernate/JPA.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Java applications with latest tech.
• Architect Microservices using Spring Boot; containerized with Docker/Kubernetes.
• Design RESTful APIs for third‑party integrations.
• Optimize performance; ensure high availability and scalability.
• Implement security per OWASP standards.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to define technical solutions.
• Work with DevOps to implement CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitHub Actions).
• Mentor junior developers; conduct code reviews and enforce best practices.
• Participate in Agile sprint planning and daily stand‑ups.

Skills

Java development

Java 17+

Microservices

Spring Boot

Cloud platforms

RESTful APIs

Docker

Kubernetes

DevOps / CI/CD

Testing (JUnit/Mockito)

Banking domain experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related field

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Helm

Jenkins

Git

Terraform

Ansible

Maven

Kafka

RabbitMQ

Job description

Senior Java Developer

(ROLE IS HYBRID - EITHER Cape Town OR JHB offices are avaialbe)*****

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Java Developer to design, develop, and maintain high-performance, scalable applications. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Java (17+), Microservices, and cloud-based solutions. They should be well-versed in modern software development practices, including DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and Agile methodologies.

Candidates with experience in the banking or financial industry will be highly regarded.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Java-based applications using the latest technologies and best practices.
• Architect and implement Microservices using Spring Boot and containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Design and develop RESTful APIs for seamless integration with third-party services.
• Optimize application performance and ensure high availability and scalability.
• Implement security best practices, ensuring applications adhere to OWASP standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and define technical solutions.
• Work with DevOps teams to implement CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or similar).
• Mentor junior developers, conduct code reviews, and enforce coding best practices.
• Participate in Agile development processes, contributing to sprint planning and daily stand-ups.

Required Skills & Experience

• 7+ years of hands-on experience in Java development
• Java 17+ with strong expertise in OOP, Design Patterns, and SOLID principles.
• Hands-on experience with Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, Spring Security, Hibernate, and JPA.
• Proven ability to develop and deploy Microservices architecture in a cloud environment (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Strong knowledge of SQL (PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle) and NoSQL (MongoDB, Cassandra).
• Experience with RESTful API design, implementation, and integration.
• Containerization expertise: Docker, Kubernetes, Helm.
• DevOps and CI/CD tools: Git, Jenkins, Terraform, Ansible, Maven.
• Experience with message brokers (Kafka, RabbitMQ, ActiveMQ) and event-driven architecture.
• Solid understanding of TDD (Test-Driven Development) using JUnit, Mockito, Cucumber.
• Experience with Reactive programming (Project Reactor, RxJava) is an advantage.
• Banking or financial services experience is a strong plus.

Soft Skills & Attributes

• Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, Agile environment.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proactive mindset with a passion for innovation and continuous learning.
• Experience mentoring and guiding junior developers.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (preferred).

Relevant certifications in Java, AWS, Kubernetes, or DevOps are advantageous.