Software Developer (Java)

Placements24; Paarl; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Online courses

Certifications

Virtual conferences

Fully remote

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Software Developer with a strong Java background to join a fully remote team delivering scalable financial applications. You will design, develop, and maintain Java-based services, collaborating with product managers, testers, and other developers.

The role requires 3+ years of Java experience, knowledge of Spring Boot or Micronaut, RESTful services, and SQL databases. A remote-friendly, growth-oriented environment awaits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS, SE, or related field or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of hands-on Java development.
• Strong knowledge of Java 8+ and OOP.
• Experience with Spring Boot or Micronaut.
• Experience building RESTful services and SQL databases.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain Java applications and microservices.
• Write clean, testable code following best practices.
• Collaborate with product, QA, and other developers.
• Participate in code reviews to share knowledge.
• Develop and consume RESTful APIs for integration.
• Troubleshoot defects and performance issues.
• Contribute to architecture and design of new features.
• Stay current with Java technologies and frameworks.

Skills

Java

REST APIs

Microservices

SQL

Distributed systems

Git

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Software Engineering

Tools

Spring Boot

Micronaut

Maven

Gradle

PostgreSQL

MySQL

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a dynamic FinTech company, is seeking a talented Software Developer with a strong Java background to join their expanding, fully remote team. This role is ideal for an individual passionate about building robust, scalable, and high-performance financial applications. You will be involved in the entire software development lifecycle, from design and development to testing and deployment. This is an excellent opportunity to work on cutting-edge financial technology solutions from the comfort of your own home, collaborating with a distributed but tightly-knit team. We value innovation, efficiency, and a commitment to delivering exceptional software products.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain Java-based applications and microservices.
• Write high-quality, testable, and efficient code according to industry best practices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product managers, testers, and other developers.
• Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality and knowledge sharing.
• Develop and consume RESTful APIs for seamless integration between services.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve software defects and issues.
• Contribute to the architecture and design of new features and systems.
• Stay updated with the latest Java technologies, frameworks, and development methodologies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• 3+ years of hands-on experience in Java development.
• Strong understanding of Java 8+ and object-oriented programming principles.
• Experience with popular Java frameworks such as Spring Boot or Micronaut.
• Proficiency in developing and consuming RESTful web services.
• Experience with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and SQL.
• Familiarity with build tools like Maven or Gradle, and version control systems like Git.
• Experience with microservices architecture is a strong plus.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, especially in a remote setting.

Benefits

Our client offers a highly competitive salary, complemented by a comprehensive benefits package tailored for remote employees, including health insurance, a retirement savings plan, and generous paid time off. We provide ample opportunities for professional growth through online courses, certifications, and access to virtual conferences. This is a fully remote position, offering the ultimate flexibility to work from anywhere, while still being an integral part of our innovative and supportive team culture. Join us and shape the future of FinTech!