Quality jobs in South Africa

Responsibilities:

• Develop high-quality Java-based applications utilizing Java 8 and above.
• Design and implement SOAP and Restful services to facilitate seamless communication between various components of the application.
• Utilize JBDC to write efficient SQL for data persistence in various databases.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define requirements, design features, and implement solutions.
• Provide estimates on timelines for PI items to be prioritized in each quarter.
• Writing high quality testable code following software engineering best practices.
• Implement version control using Git to manage code repositories and facilitate collaboration.
• Working with and monitoring containerized applications using Kubernetes to optimize resource utilization and scalability.
• Design and implement Microservices to build modular and scalable systems.
• Manage project dependencies and builds using Maven (Springboot applications) and npm/yarn (Node.js applications) for efficient software development.
• Implement and maintain Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines to automate the software delivery process.
• Utilize JIRA and Confluence for issue tracking, and documentation.
• Follow Agile development methodologies to ensure iterative development, flexibility, and timely delivery.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a Full Stack Developer or similar role.
• Proficiency in the Java programming language (Java 8 and above).
• Strong proficiency in building Springboot applications.
• Extensive experience with integrations to SOAP and Restful services.
• Solid understanding of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) and Software Design Patterns
• Familiarity with the JPA framework for object-relational mapping.
• Familiarity with monitoring distributed systems using tools such as AppDynamics, Prometheus, Sentry, Zipkin, etc.
• Experience with Git/Github/Gitlab/Bitbucket for version control and collaboration.
• Strong understanding of Database Design and proven experience working with relational databases, e.g. PostgreSQL, MySQL, Microsoft SQL Database, Oracle Db, SQLite, etc.
• Familiarity with using kubectl to interact with and monitor services running in Kubernetes via the command line interface (CLI).
• Hands-on experience with Microservices architecture and its implementation.
• Knowledge of Maven for managing project dependencies and builds.
• Familiarity compiling and modifying plantUML diagrams, e.g. for LLD diagrams and documentation.
• Familiarity with working with CI/CD pipelines and automation tools.
• Experience using JIRA and Confluence for project management and documentation.
• Strong understanding of Agile development methodologies and practices.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.