Senior Java Developer (Remote)

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Hybrid; ZAR 850,000 - 1,150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work flexibility

Medical aid & retirement fund options

Generous annual leave and paid time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Senior Java Developer to join a distributed engineering team. This fully remote role focuses on designing, developing, and deploying scalable Java applications for a logistics tech platform.

You will mentor junior developers, contribute to architectural decisions, and champion clean code, RESTful APIs, microservices, and robust CI/CD pipelines. Based in South Africa, you can work from anywhere with a supportive remote culture and modern collaboration tools,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 7 years of professional Java development experience.
• Strong proficiency in Java and Spring ecosystem (Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Data).
• Experience with microservices architecture and RESTful API design.
• Solid understanding of OOP principles and design patterns.
• Experience with relational (PostgreSQL/MySQL) and/or NoSQL databases.
• Familiarity with Maven/Gradle and Git.
• Cloud experience (AWS/Azure/GCP) is a plus; Docker/Kubernetes desirable.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently in a remote team environment.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain Java applications.
• Write clean, efficient, maintainable, well-documented code.
• Collaborate with product managers, architects, and engineers.
• Participate in architectural discussions and provide technical leadership.
• Develop and maintain robust APIs and microservices.
• Optimize performance and troubleshoot complex issues.
• Conduct code reviews and mentor junior developers.
• Stay up-to-date with Java technologies and trends.
• Ensure adherence to best practices and coding standards.
• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and deployment processes.

Skills

Java

Spring ecosystem

Microservices

RESTful APIs

OOP & design patterns

Remote work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Maven

Gradle

Git

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS/Azure/GCP

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a global leader in software solutions for the logistics industry, is looking for an experienced Senior Java Developer to join their distributed engineering team. This is a pivotal role where you will design, develop, and implement robust, scalable, and high-performance Java-based applications. You will work on challenging projects, contribute to architectural decisions, and mentor junior developers. As a fully remote position, this opportunity offers unparalleled flexibility to work from anywhere in South Africa. We are seeking a candidate with a deep understanding of the Java ecosystem, excellent problem-solving skills, and a passion for building enterprise-grade software. Our client is committed to fostering a collaborative and innovative remote work culture, supported by cutting-edge collaboration tools and practices. This is your chance to join a forward-thinking company and make a significant impact on a global scale, working remotely, with a focus on our primary development hub operations which are supported by teams near Nelspruit, Mpumalanga.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain high-quality Java applications.
• Write clean, efficient, maintainable, and well-documented code.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product managers, architects, and other engineers.
• Participate in architectural design discussions and provide technical leadership.
• Develop and maintain robust APIs and microservices.
• Optimize application performance and troubleshoot complex issues.
• Conduct code reviews and mentor junior developers.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest Java technologies and industry trends.
• Ensure adherence to software development best practices and coding standards.
• Contribute to improving CI/CD pipelines and deployment processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Minimum of 7 years of professional Java development experience.
• Strong proficiency in Java and the Spring ecosystem (Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Data).
• Experience with microservices architecture and RESTful API design.
• Solid understanding of object-oriented programming (OOP) principles and design patterns.
• Experience with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and/or NoSQL databases.
• Familiarity with build tools (Maven, Gradle) and version control systems (Git).
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) is a plus.
• Knowledge of containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) is desirable.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and effectively in a remote team environment.

Benefits

• Highly competitive annual salary package of R .
• Fully remote work flexibility, allowing you to work from anywhere.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund options.
• Generous annual leave and paid time off.
• Opportunities for professional development, training, and certifications.
• Exposure to challenging and innovative projects in the logistics tech space.
• Company-provided hardware and a home office setup stipend.
• Collaborative and inclusive remote work culture.
• Potential for performance-based bonuses.