Senior Java Developer - Microservices

Placements24; Gauteng; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 in Benoni (Gauteng) is seeking a Senior Java Developer specializing in Microservices to design, develop, and deploy scalable backend systems powering critical business functions. You will work with cutting-edge technologies, contribute to architectural decisions, and collaborate with engineers and product stakeholders in a hybrid work setup.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of Java development experience, with strong microservices experience and familiarity with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of professional Java development experience.
• In-depth knowledge of microservices architecture.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement robust microservices using Java and Spring Boot.
• Build and maintain RESTful APIs and integrate with various data sources and services.
• Write clean, tested code and participate in code reviews.
• Contribute to architectural decisions around scalability and performance.
• Collaborate with DevOps to automate build, test, and deployment in CI/CD pipelines.

Skills

Java

Distributed systems

Microservices

Spring Framework

Education

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

Tools

Spring Boot

Job description

Our client is looking for a talented Senior Java Developer specializing in Microservices architecture to join their innovative team in Benoni . This role is central to designing, developing, and deploying scalable and resilient backend systems that power critical business functions. You will work with cutting-edge technologies, contribute to architectural decisions, and collaborate closely with other engineers and product stakeholders. The ideal candidate thrives in a challenging, fast-paced environment and is passionate about building high-quality, maintainable software within a hybrid work framework.

About the Role

Our client is looking for a talented Senior Java Developer specializing in Microservices architecture to join their innovative team in Benoni . This role is central to designing, developing, and deploying scalable and resilient backend systems that power critical business functions. You will work with cutting-edge technologies, contribute to architectural decisions, and collaborate closely with other engineers and product stakeholders. The ideal candidate thrives in a challenging, fast-paced environment and is passionate about building high-quality, maintainable software within a hybrid work framework.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement robust microservices using Java and modern frameworks (e.g., Spring Boot).
• Build and maintain RESTful APIs and integrate with various data sources and third-party services.
• Write clean, efficient, and well-tested code, participating actively in code reviews and mentoring junior developers.
• Contribute to architectural discussions and decisions related to microservices, scalability, and performance.
• Collaborate with DevOps teams to automate build, test, and deployment processes in CI/CD pipelines.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of professional experience in Java development , with a strong focus on building distributed systems.
• In-depth knowledge of microservices