Developer - java (senior)

Cape Town, South Africa | Posted on 29/04/2026

Location: Cape Town | Work Type: Hybrid | Job ID: J About our client:

Our client is a well‑established and highly regarded South African software development company that develops, supports and consults software solutions for the academic sector. With offices in Jhb and Cape Town, they are progressive with regard to their technology stack. Their solutions and services span the full range of the software development life cycle. Employees are mostly permanent and long term. They have a very low staff turnover, which is indicative of how well they are treated.

What you will be doing: Act as a senior technical authority, providing guidance, resolving escalations, and mentoring junior developers. Develop training programs, contribute to internal technical libraries, and stay abreast of industry trends to keep the team competitive. Design, code, test, and document robust solutions primarily using Java, ensuring all output aligns with best practices and existing frameworks. Partner with Dev Ops teams to meet customer needs and provide hands‑on support for internal systems and applications. Maintain high code standards through rigorous unit testing and comprehensive documentation. What our client is looking for: At least 7 years in the South African IT sector, with a strong background in service delivery, managed services, and solution feasibility. 5 – 7 years of deep expertise in Java/J2 EE, including OOP patterns and frameworks such as Hibernate, JUnit, and Quarkus. Proven experience with web-based projects utilizing RESTful APIs and microservices. Proficiency in front‑end basics (HTML, JS/TS), data formats (JSON, XML), and relational databases like My SQL or Maria DB. Hands‑on experience with Intelli J, Maven, and Tomcat, as well as lifecycle tools like Jira and Confluence. A track record of meeting deadlines and delivering high‑quality code throughout the entire Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).

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