Senior Software Developer (Java)

Placements24; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Professional development

Office in Sandton

Job summary

Placements24, a fintech company in Sandton, Gauteng, seeks a Senior Software Developer with strong Java expertise to design, build, and scale backend systems for high-performance financial products.

You will work in a fast-paced team applying Spring, microservices, and modern cloud practices to deliver robust services, APIs, and tests while mentoring juniors and contributing to architectural decisions.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Java backend development experience.
• Strong expertise in Java and the Spring ecosystem (Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Data).
• Experience designing RESTful APIs and microservices.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain robust backend services using Java and Spring Framework.
• Write clean, well-documented code and follow industry best practices.
• Collaborate with product managers, architects and engineers to define technical solutions.

Skills

Java

Spring Framework

REST APIs

Microservices

PostgreSQL

MySQL

Hibernate

CI/CD

Git

Agile/Scrum

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/SE

Tools

Maven

Gradle

Kafka

RabbitMQ

Git

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a distinguished fintech company based in the bustling hub of Sandton , Gauteng, is seeking a highly skilled Senior Software Developer with expertise in Java to join their elite engineering team. This role involves designing, developing, and maintaining robust, scalable, and high-performance backend systems that are critical to our client's innovative financial products. You will be working with cutting-edge technologies and collaborating with a team of talented professionals in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will possess a strong command of Java, Spring Framework, and related technologies, coupled with a deep understanding of software architecture and best practices. This is an outstanding opportunity to contribute to significant projects within the financial technology sector in the premier business district of Sandton . The position requires dedicated on-site presence to foster close collaboration and knowledge sharing.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain robust backend services and applications using Java and the Spring Framework.
• Write clean, efficient, maintainable, and well-documented code following industry best practices.
• Collaborate with product managers, architects, and other engineers to define technical solutions and project requirements.
• Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality, performance, and adherence to standards.
• Optimize application performance, scalability, and reliability.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues in development, testing, and production environments.
• Contribute to architectural discussions and decisions regarding system design and technology selection.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive unit and integration tests.
• Mentor junior developers and promote a culture of technical excellence.
• Stay abreast of new technologies and industry trends in software development.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related quantitative field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of professional experience in Java backend development.
• Strong expertise in Java programming language and the Spring ecosystem (Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Data).
• Proficiency with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and ORM frameworks (e.g., Hibernate).
• Experience designing and building RESTful APIs.
• Solid understanding of microservices architecture patterns and best practices.
• Familiarity with build tools (e.g., Maven, Gradle) and CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Knowledge of messaging queues (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ) is a plus.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Experience working in an Agile/Scrum development environment.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous annual leave and paid holidays.
• Opportunities for professional development, including training and conference attendance.
• Access to state-of-the-art development tools and technologies.
• A dynamic and collaborative work environment in the heart of Sandton.
• Potential for career growth and advancement within a leading fintech organization.
• Engagement in challenging and impactful financial technology projects.