Senior Java Developer - Enterprise Applications

Placements24; Rustenburg; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive salary

Medical aid

Retirement fund contributions

Professional development

Stable work environment

Exposure to large-scale projects

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Senior Java Developer to join its core engineering team in Rustenburg. You will design, develop, and maintain complex enterprise applications critical to the company’s operations, requiring deep Java expertise and a collaborative mindset within a structured development environment.

You will mentor junior developers while tackling challenging problems and contributing to the evolution of our software solutions, leveraging Spring Boot/Spring MVC, relational

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of professional Java development experience.
• Strong expertise in Java and Spring Framework (Boot/MVC).
• Experience with relational DBs (SQL Server/Oracle) and ORM (Hibernate).
• Frontend familiarity (HTML/CSS/JS, Angular/React) a plus.
• Knowledge of design patterns, data structures, and algorithms.
• Experience with Git and Agile methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain enterprise Java applications.
• Write clean, scalable, and efficient code following best practices.
• Participate in all SDLC phases from requirements to deployment.
• Collaborate with analysts, testers, and other developers to deliver quality software.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade existing systems.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior developers.

Skills

Java

Spring Framework

SQL

Hibernate

Angular

React

Git

Agile methodologies

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Information Technology

Tools

SQL Server

OracleDB

Job description

About the Role

Our client seeks an experienced Senior Java Developer to join their core engineering team in Rustenburg . You will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining complex enterprise applications that are critical to the company's operations. This role requires a deep understanding of Java ecosystems, a passion for writing high-quality code, and the ability to work collaboratively within a structured development environment. You will contribute to significant projects, tackle challenging technical problems, and help mentor junior developers, playing a key role in the evolution of our client's software solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement robust, scalable, and high-performance enterprise applications using Java and related technologies


• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code following best practices and coding standards


• Participate in all phases of the software development lifecycle, including requirements gathering, design, coding, testing, and deployment


• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including business analysts, testers, and other developers, to deliver high-quality software solutions


• Troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade existing systems


• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior development staff

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field


• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in Java software development


• Strong expertise in Java programming language and the Spring Framework (Spring Boot, Spring MVC)


• Experience with relational databases (e.g., SQL Server, Oracle) and ORM frameworks (e.g., Hibernate)


• Familiarity with front-end technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Angular/React) is a plus


• Understanding of software design patterns, data structures, and algorithms


• Experience with version control systems like Git and agile methodologies

Benefits

• Attractive annual salary with regular performance reviews


• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund contributions


• Opportunities for professional development and further training


• A stable and supportive work environment within a leading organization


• Exposure to large-scale enterprise projects