Software Developer

Network Contracting; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 550 000 - 650 000; Part time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in Johannesburg is seeking an experienced Software Developer for a 3-month contract. The role includes developing backend systems using Java 8+ and Spring Boot, designing secure APIs, and optimizing performance in cloud environments. Applicants must have 7 years of relevant experience and a BSc Honours in IT or a related field.

Qualifications

• 7 years experience in a similar role is essential.
• Knowledge of IBM technology stack is required.
• Implementation experience of integration frameworks is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain backend systems using Java 8+ and Spring Boot.
• Design, implement, and secure APIs for financial services.
• Deploy, monitor, and optimize applications in cloud environments.

Skills

Java 8+

Spring Boot

REST APIs

SOAP APIs

Docker

Kibana

Dynatrace

Education

BSc Honours in Information Technology or a related field

Tools

IBM Datapower

ACE

IBM Process Server (BPEL)

FICO Blaze APIs

Apache Camel

Job description

Overview

Job & Company Description : Seeking a Software Developer to join one of the leading teams within tech savvy financial services giant on a 3 months contract basis. The ideal candidate will focus on server-side web application logic, including enterprise web services and APIS, optimizing performance, and ensuring security.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain backend systems using Java 8+ and Spring Boot to support enterprise applications.
• Design, implement, and secure APIs (REST / SOAP) for financial services integration and transactions.
• Build and optimize enterprise integrations using IBM WPS, Datapower, ACE, FICO Blaze APIs, and Apache Camel.
• Deploy, monitor, and optimize applications in cloud and container environments (AWS, Azure DevOps, Docker, AKS).
• Ensure system security and compliance with financial regulations and standards (SSL, encryption, PCI DSS, POPIA).
• Collaborate in Agile squads, contributing to sprint planning, code reviews, and mentoring junior developers.

As you will be required to hit the ground running extensive experience is essential.

Requirements

• BSc Honours in Information Technology or a related field
• 7 years experience in a similar role
• Knowledge of IBM technology stack (Datapower, ACE, IBM Process Server - BPEL). Docker and AKS.
• Implementation experience of open-source integration frameworks such as apache camel.
• Implementation experience using IBM WPS 8.5 and / or FICO Blaze APIs

Technical Skills Required

• Backend Development : Java 8+ (Streams, Lambda), Spring Boot
• Cloud & DevOps : Azure DevOps, AWS, Docker, AKS, Kibana, Dynatrace
• Integration & Security : REST / SOAP APIs, SSL encryption, IBM WPS 8.5, Apache Camel
• Enterprise Solutions : IBM Datapower, ACE, IBM Process Server (BPEL), FICO Blaze APIs

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