Technical Team Leader

Firstrand; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in South Africa is seeking a Java Technical Team Lead to provide expert advice in software development. You will lead a team to write, test, and debug Java applications, while mentoring junior developers. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience with Java and relevant technologies. Join FNB ConnectMe, and innovate in a dynamic team environment.

Benefits

Opportunities to network and collaborate

Challenging work

Opportunities to innovate

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Java developer.
• Experience mentoring junior developers.

Responsibilities

• Write, test and debug Java applications.
• Conduct peer reviews and refactor code.
• Identify and fix software defects and performance issues.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

MySQL

Docker

Kubernetes

Education

Qualification in Information Technology or Informatics

Tools

Atlassian stack

IntelliJ

Linux

MS Teams

Job description

Job Overview

To provide expert advice and support in practice formulation and associated best practice improvements. Responsible for leading and developing a team of technical resources that provide operational project and technical support.

Hello Future Java Technical Team Lead, Welcome to FNB, the home of the #changeables. We design for the shapeshifters and deliver products and services that make us incredibly proud of people that make it happen. As part of our talent team at FNB ConnectMe, you will be surrounded by unique talents, diverse minds, and an adaptable environment that lives up to the promise of staying curious.

Now's the time to imagine your potential in a team where experts come together and ignite effective change. Are you someone who can :

• Write, test and debug Java applications, ensuring high performance and scalability.
• Conduct peer reviews, refactor code and follow best practices to improve efficiency and maintainability.
• Identify and fix software defects, performance issues and security vulnerabilities.
• Keep up to date with new Java frameworks, libraries and development trends to enhance application development.
• Design, implement and optimize database queries and interactions using MySQL databases.

You will be an ideal candidate if you :

• Have experience with the following tech stack : Java.
• Spring Boot, MySQL, Hibernate, Flyway, Liquibase, Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD, Maven, SonarQube, Git.
• Have experience with the following tech tools: Atlassian stack, IntelliJ, Linux, MS Teams.
• Have 5+ years of experience as a Java developer.
• Have a qualification in Information Technology, Informatics or equivalent.
• Have experience mentoring junior developers.

You will have access to :

• Opportunities to network and collaborate.
• Challenging work.
• Opportunities to innovate.

We can be a match if you are :

• Curious & courageous – you're driven by always wanting to know more and learn more and you're brave enough to.
• Obsessed with mastery – you know what it takes to become good at what you do and are constantly pushing yourself to do it.
• Are you interested to take the step?

We look forward to engaging with you further.

Job Details

Take note that applications will not be accepted on the below date and onwards, kindly submit applications ahead of the closing date indicated below. 05 / 11 / 25. All appointments will be made in line with FirstRand Group's Employment Equity plan.

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