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Location
Hybrid (Johannesburg, South Africa)
Seniority
Senior · 6+ years exp
Employment
Full-Time

First seen by Alion on Nov 5, 2026.

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Avatar Human Capital is a South African recruitment agency placing professionals in tourism, logistics, hospitality and other sectors. It advertises positions such as a head of sales for a tourism company, an assistant logistics workshop manager and hostesses for upmarket restaurants. The agency is headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Introduction

An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Senior Java Developer to design, develop, maintain and support enterprise-level Java applications, REST APIs, services and integrations.

This is a hands-on technical role requiring strong problem-solving skills, independent delivery and effective collaboration with technical teams and business stakeholders in a complex enterprise.

Location -  100% Remote, 5 days/week Must have Linkedin  Must have excellent communication skills. Any visa except H1B  

 

Duties & Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, enhance, and maintain Java-based applications, services, APIs, and integrations as assigned by the client.
  • Analyze approved functional and technical requirements and translate them into maintainable, well-engineered software solutions.
  • Produce source code, configuration changes, unit tests, and supporting technical documentation in client-approved repositories and formats.
  • Participate in technical design reviews, code reviews, backlog refinement, sprint planning, demonstrations, and delivery-status reviews applicable to assigned work.
  • Perform unit and integration testing; support system and user-acceptance testing; investigate and correct defects attributable to delivered work.
  • Troubleshoot application, interface, data, performance, and deployment issues associated with assigned deliverables.
  • Support client-approved deployment and stabilization activities, including production defect analysis when assigned.
  • Identify and communicate technical risks, dependencies, constraints, and blockers early enough to support timely resolution.
  • Provide ongoing knowledge transfer to designated client personnel and complete end-of-engagement transition documentation.
Technical Competencies:
  • Core Java (Java 8/11/17) with strong object-oriented design and problem-solving skills.
  • Spring Framework / Spring Boot for building services, REST APIs, and enterprise integrations.
  • Design and consumption of RESTful (and/or SOAP) web services; familiarity with API gateways and integration patterns.
  • Strong SQL and relational database experience (e.g., Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL) – schema design, query tuning, stored procedures.
  • Unit and integration testing frameworks (JUnit, Mockito, or equivalent) and test-driven development practices.
  • Build and CI/CD tooling (Maven/Gradle, Git, Jenkins/Azure DevOps or equivalent) in an enterprise delivery pipeline.
  • Application and interface troubleshooting across data, performance, and deployment layers in a production support capacity.
  • Working knowledge of Agile/Scrum ceremonies – sprint planning, backlog refinement, demos, and status reviews
Behavioural Competencies:
  • Capable of working independently in a large, complex enterprise environment with minimal day-to-day direction.
  • Strong collaborator who partners effectively with both technical teams and business stakeholders.
  • Clear written and verbal communicator; able to produce client-ready technical documentation and status updates.
  • Proactive in surfacing risks, dependencies, and blockers early to support on-time delivery.
  • Dependable and delivery-focused, with a strong sense of ownership over assigned work through to production stabilization.
  • Comfortable mentoring and transferring knowledge to client personnel, including formal end-of-engagement transition.
Desired Experience & Qualification

Minimum Requirements

  • 6+ years of professional Java development experience.

  • Strong Core Java knowledge, including Java 8, 11 or 17.

  • Hands-on experience with Spring Framework and Spring Boot.

  • Experience developing REST APIs and enterprise integrations.

  • Strong SQL and relational database skills.

  • Experience with JUnit, Mockito, Git, Maven/Gradle and CI/CD tools.

  • Proven experience in Agile/Scrum environments, code reviews and production troubleshooting.

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

  • Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with technical and business stakeholders.

  • Must have a LinkedIn profile.

  • Must be authorised to work in the United States for the duration of the engagement. H-1B visa holders are not eligible.

 

Ideal Candidate

A technically strong, delivery-focused Senior Java Developer who takes ownership of assigned work, communicates effectively, resolves complex technical challenges and can transfer knowledge to client teams.

 

 

Package & Remuneration

Location: 100% Remote | 5 Days per Week
Contract: 6-Month Engagement
Experience: 6+ Years

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