Senior Java developer (12 months Hybrid role)

Recruiters of Distinction; Johannesburg; Hybrid; ZAR 758,000 - 827,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Exposure to modern web technologies

Collaborative team culture

Job summary

Recruiters of Distinction in Johannesburg seeks a Senior Java Developer to deliver complex enterprise systems across the full stack, mentor teams, and guide solution design.

You will build robust back-end services with Java and RESTful APIs, develop modern front-end components with React, and deploy via CI/CD to AWS or Azure in a hybrid work setup.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in software development.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Strong back-end development with experience in RESTful APIs.

Responsibilities

• Build robust back-end services and APIs using Java, or similar technologies.
• Develop and maintain responsive web applications using modern front-end frameworks (e.g. React).
• Design and manage relational and NoSQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.
• Write clean, maintainable, and testable code.
• Implement CI/CD pipelines and deploy applications to cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure).
• Troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade existing systems.
• Stay up to date with emerging technologies and industry trends.

Skills

Full stack development

RESTful APIs

Java backend

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT

Tools

React

PostgreSQL

MySQL

AWS

Azure

Job description

Location: Hybrid – Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

Department: Delivery

Hourly rate: R576 per hour

Job Description

Our client is a digital services and technology engineering company. Our teams build modern, scalable, and resilient solutions that enable our clients to operate, innovate, and grow.

The Senior Java Developer plays a critical role in delivering complex enterprise systems. This role spans the full technology stack combining deep expertise in back‑end Java development with strong capability across front‑end frameworks, APIs, integrations, cloud services, and modern engineering practices. Senior developers at our clients organization are expected not only to build high-quality software but also to guide solution design, lead technical decision-making, mentor engineering teams, and ensure that systems are robust, secure, and built for scale.

Key Responsibilities

• Build robust back-end services and APIs using Java, or similar technologies.
• Develop and maintain responsive web applications using modern front-end frameworks (e.g. React).
• Design and manage relational and NoSQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.
• Write clean, maintainable, and testable code.
• Implement CI/CD pipelines and deploy applications to cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure).
• Troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade existing systems.
• Stay up to date with emerging technologies and industry trends.

Required Skills & Experience

• 8+ years of experience.
• Proven experience as a Full Stack Developer or similar role.
• Strong back-end development skills with experience in RESTful APIs.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work on high-impact projects in a hybrid work environment.
• Exposure to modern web technologies and cloud-based solutions.
• Collaborative and innovative team culture.