Senior Java Engineer

Nnw Tech Solutions; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 800 000 - 1 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment bank in Gauteng is seeking a Senior Java Engineer to design, develop, and maintain high-quality Java applications. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience, proficiency in Java frameworks like Spring and Hibernate, and strong problem-solving skills. The role requires daily in-office attendance and offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Dynamic and innovative team

Opportunities for professional growth

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in Java development.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain high-quality Java applications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and implement new features.
• Mentor junior developers and assist in their professional growth.

Skills

Java development

Spring framework

Hibernate

RESTful APIs

Microservices architecture

Database technologies

Azure DevOps

CI/CD practices

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Job description

Overview

Sandton, South Africa | Posted on 08/01

Our Investment Bank client is seeking a senior level Java Engineer to join their team.

Responsibilities

You will be working on designing, developing, and maintaining high-quality software solutions, participating in design meetings, and interacting with stakeholders to ensure smooth product releases.

In this role, you will be responsible for:

• Participating in software design meetings and analysing user needs to determine technical requirements.
• Designing and developing high-quality code.
• Testing, debugging, analysing, and fixing application problems / issues.
• Working closely with stakeholders to fix issues in a timely fashion.
• Following the software development lifecycle process.
• Interacting with internal stakeholders to support product releases and/or resolve problems.
• Handling other duties and projects as assigned.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain high-quality Java applications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and implement new features.
• Conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues in production and development environments.
• Mentor junior developers and assist in their professional growth.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and emerging technologies to enhance our development processes.
• Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in Java development.
• Proficient in Java frameworks such as Spring and Hibernate.
• Strong understanding of RESTful APIs and microservices architecture.
• Experience with database technologies (e.g., SQL, NoSQL).
• Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Azure DevOps) and CI/CD practices.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Benefits

Be part of a dynamic and innovative team. Work on exciting and challenging projects. Opportunities for professional growth and skill development. A supportive and inclusive work environment. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

Please note that this client does not have a remote policy and requires in‑office daily attendance.