Pretoria, South Africa | Posted on 08/06/2026

The Java Engineer will design, develop, and deliver cloud-ready backend services and RESTful APIs while contributing to scalable system architecture. This role requires end-to-end ownership of features, from design and development through deployment and monitoring, working closely with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software solutions.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design and develop cloud-ready services and RESTful APIs.
  • Own features end-to-end, including:
  • Automated testing.
  • Deployment and monitoring.
  • Contribute to system design and architecture discussions.
  • Maintain high engineering standards through code reviews and pair programming.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful solutions.
  • Share knowledge and contribute to continuous improvement of engineering practices.

Requirements

Skills & Experience

Core Technologies

  • Java (or Kotlin) with strong object-oriented programming principles.
  • Spring Boot / Spring Framework for microservices and API development.
  • Angular (for collaboration on front-end components).
  • JPA / Hibernate for persistence.
  • Strong SQL and JDBC experience.
  • Data management.
  • Unit testing using JUnit (or similar testing frameworks).

Nice to Have

  • GraphQL exposure.
  • CI/CD and DevOps tools.
  • Experience working with legacy systems (J2EE, JSP, MVC frameworks).
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Similar jobs

More from Sabenza IT & Recruitment
Sabenza IT & Recruitment 4 hours ago
Sabenza IT & Recruitment 4 hours ago
Sabenza IT & Recruitment 4 hours ago

Java Engineer (Intermediate)

Apply Now
Back to search page