Senior Java Developer and Architect

Mezzanine Ware; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 800 000 - 1 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Stellenbosch is seeking a Senior Java Developer and Architect to join its Technology Team. You will work on Java-based platforms, contribute to product architecture, and guide junior developers. An ideal candidate has over 10 years in IT and strong skills in Java and SQL. The role promises a supportive and flexible work environment with opportunities for growth.

Benefits

Growth opportunities

Flexible work environment

Employee Wellness Programme

Income protection

Qualifications

• 10+ years overall experience in information technology.
• 5+ years’ experience in Java development.
• 10+ years’ experience working with SQL databases, ideally PostgreSQL.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to architectural design and own technical excellence of products.
• Develop and communicate best practices in product development.
• Mentor and support junior product developers.

Skills

Java development

SQL databases

Problem-solving

Team player

Tools

PostgreSQL

Docker

Git

Apache Kafka

Java EE

Job description

Overview

Senior Java Developer and Architect (Technology Team)

Join us in enabling productive societies across Africa.

What we do

Mezzanine designs and builds digital technology solutions for customers across Africa and beyond in order to create productive societies. Founded in 2012, Mezzanine has market-leading expertise in the agricultural, health, financial inclusion and education spaces and works with mobile network operators to bring about positive change in the lives of people through the benefits of the digital dividend. Mezzanine is a home-grown African company delivering value to the people of Africa and beyond. Mezzanine is a subsidiary of the Vodacom Group.

What you will do

You will form part of the Technology team that develops and maintains the rapid application development platform (Helium Rapid) as well as the Java based framework used for application development. These platforms are used by Mezzanine’s product developers to develop the products that we take to market.

You will be contributing to the architectural design and own the technical excellence of the products. You will develop and communicate the use of ‘best practice’ during product development and contribute towards the technical development of junior product developers.

We are looking for an individual that is a great team player, problem-solver and quick learner. The ideal individual will be someone who is dependable and dedicated to their work.

The team uses the following technologies:

• Java SE 8, 21, 25
• JBoss Undertow
• Java EE (Enterprise Edition) 8
• EJB, JMS, JDBC, JNDI
• Glassfish 4.1.1 & 5
• Git
• PostgreSQL 17
• Apache Kafka
• Docker
• Ubuntu

What you need

• 10+ years overall experience in information technology.
• 10+ years’ experience in development.
• 5+ years’ experience in Java development.
• 10+ years’ experience working with SQL databases, ideally PostgreSQL.

Advantageous

• Experience in Java
• EE candidate

What to expect

• Passionate and dedicated team members - We work hard and support each other because we are passionate about what we do and the impact we are making.
• Growth opportunities - We have annual personal development discussions to craft out your journey ahead. We have 5 study leave days for those that are pursuing a qualification or certification.
• Flexibility - 3 remote work days with core hours being 10:00 - 15:00. We are output, not input focused.
• An energising environment - We celebrate differences and value individuals. We enjoy celebrating successes, having coffee-walks and playing ping-pong.
• Income protection & death cover - We care about our staff and their family when unexpected events occur.
• Employee Wellness Programme - We are holistic beings and therefore we invest in the health and wellbeing of our staff.

Starting date

ASAP

Location

Stellenbosch, South Africa

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not hear from us after 30 days you may consider your application unsuccessful.