Java Developer - Rivonia - R1.2M PA

E-Merge · Java · SQL · 1 day ago
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E-Merge

Hire expert software developers and engineers across South Africa. e-Merge connects top tech talent with leading companies worldwide.
e-merge.co.za · Johannesburg · Pretoria · Sandton · Midrand · Randburg · Information Technology · Recruiting & Staffing · IT Staffing & Staff Augmentation · Est. 1999
Introduction

We are looking for a talented and passionate Java Developer to join our growing technology team. If you enjoy building scalable backend systems, working with modern cloud technologies, and solving complex technical challenges, this opportunity is for you.

You will work on enterprise-grade applications and microservices in a collaborative Agile environment alongside experienced developers, architects, and DevOps engineers.

Duties & Responsibilities

What We’re Looking For:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
  • 4+ years of Java development experience
  • Experience with microservices and distributed systems
  • Exposure to reactive programming (Web Flux/Reactor) advantageous
  • Understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies
  • Strong problem-solving and communication skills
  • Passion for clean, maintainable, and scalable code

 

Required Technical Skills:

Core Java

  • Java 18–21
  • Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)
  • Collections Framework
  • Multithreading & Concurrency
  • JVM tuning & memory management
  • Exception handling
  • Functional programming concepts

Frameworks & Tools

  • Spring Boot
  • Spring Framework
  • Spring Security
  • Spring Data JPA / Hibernate
  • Maven or Gradle

API & Integration

  • REST APIs
  • JSON/XML processing
  • Kafka or RabbitMQ
  • OpenAPI / Swagger

Databases

  • PostgreSQL / MySQL / Oracle
  • SQL optimization
  • Exposure to MongoDB or Redis advantageous

 

Reference Number for this position is GZ61325 which is a permanent position based in Rivonia  offering a cost to company salary of R1.2m per annum negotiable on experience and ability. Contact Garth on [email protected] or call him on […] to discuss this and other opportunities.

 

Are you ready for a change of scenery? The e-Merge IT recruitment is a specialist niche recruitment agency. We offer our candidates options so that we can successfully place the right developers with the right companies in the right roles. Check out the e-Merge website www.e-merge.co.za for more great positions.

 

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