Senior Java Engineer

Our client is seeking a skilled Senior Java Engineer to join a high-performing software development team delivering innovative solutions across a variety of industries. This role is ideal for a developer who enjoys solving complex technical challenges, building scalable applications, and working with modern cloud-ready technologies.

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain enterprise-grade Java applications and services.
  • Build and enhance RESTful APIs and microservices solutions.
  • Take ownership of features throughout the entire software development lifecycle.
  • Contribute to system architecture and technical design discussions.
  • Develop database solutions, optimise queries, and ensure data integrity.
  • Participate in code reviews and promote engineering best practices.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software solutions.
  • Support testing, deployment, monitoring, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

  • Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
  • 5+ years of professional Java development experience.
  • Strong experience with Java and object-oriented design principles.
  • Proven experience with Spring Boot and microservices architectures.
  • Solid understanding of JPA, Hibernate, SQL, and relational databases.
  • Experience developing and consuming RESTful APIs.
  • Strong testing experience using JUnit or similar frameworks.
  • Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

Should you meet the requirements for this position, please email your CV to ***email_hidden*** . You can also contact us on View phone number on za.workus.org or alternatively you can visit our website

Correspondence will only be conducted with short listed candidates. Should you not hear from us within 4 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.

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