Software Developer I

Expleo; Johannesburg; Hybrid; ZAR 360,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Expleo South Africa is seeking a Software Developer I for a Johannesburg hybrid role. You will design and implement software solutions using Java 11+, Spring Boot, REST APIs, and BPMN-based workflows with IBM BPM/BAW or Camunda, while mentoring teammates.

The position emphasizes integration with Kafka/Confluent and data-driven automation in banking-related processes. Join a dynamic team delivering impactful digital transformation projects.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years practical experience in business process analysis with IBM BPM/BAW or Camunda.
• 2–5 years software development with Java/Spring Boot and REST APIs.
• Hands-on BPMN/DMN modelling and deployment with IBM BPM/BAW or Camunda.
• Experience with event streaming (Kafka/Confluent) and integration with UIs.

Responsibilities

• Realise detailed design through programming and configuration.
• Provide guidance and mentoring to other software developers.

Skills

IBM BPM/BAW

Kafka/Confluent

Git CI/CD

Java 11+ Spring Boot

REST API

JSON

Design Solutions

Functional Testing

Performance Testing

Camunda Modeler

BPMN 2.0

AI Workflow Optimization

Data-driven Automation

Kafka Event Publishing

Camunda 7/8

Banking Knowledge

Job description

Overview

Expleo South Africa is where bold ideas meet real-world impact. As a global leader in engineering, quality services, and management consulting, we help businesses accelerate digital transformation and shape the future. Joining Expleo means more than just a job — it’s an opportunity to grow, innovate, and collaborate on projects that redefine industries. From smart factories and next-generation banking to cutting-edge digital solutions, you’ll tackle complex challenges alongside inspiring colleagues. At Expleo, your career isn’t just developed — it’s turbo-charged. Together, let’s push boundaries and change the game.

We are looking for a Software Developer Ito join our dynamic team in Johannesburg (Hybrid).

Torealise the detailed design through programming and configuration and provide guidance and mentoring to other software developers.

Essential skills

• IBM BPM \ BAW
• Kafka/Confluent
• Git, CI/CD (Azure DevOps pipelines),
• Java 11+, Spring Boot, REST API, JSON
• Ability to Design Solutions
• Experience with functional and performance testing
• Modeling and deploying workflows in Camunda Modeler and integrating them with custom UIs.
• AI enabled workflow optimization
• Understanding of data driven decision automation
• Publishing / consuming events via Kafka/Confluent
• Camunda 7/8, Camunda Modeler, BPMN 2.0
• Banking knowledge

Experience

• 2-5 years practical experience in business process analysis and practical experience working with IBM BPM \ BAW or Camunda (modeling, automations, orchestration, deployments, monitoring)
• 2-5 years software development with Java/Spring Boot, REST APIs, and microservices
• Hands on IBM BPM \ BAW or Camunda 7/8 delivery: modelling BPMN/DMN, external task workers, incident handling, and deployment/operate.
• Proven experience modeling and deploying workflows in IBM BPM \ BAW or Camunda Modeler and integrating them with custom UIs.
• Practical integration with event streaming (Kafka or Confluent)
• 2+ years practical experience in analysing processes to identify automation opportunities