Senior Java Developer
At UrbanSoft SA · South Africa; Cape Town, Western Cape
- Engineering
- Contract
- Senior
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Hybrid, based in Cape Town
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“Cape Town, Western Cape”
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- Posted
- 25 August 2025
- First seen by us
- 12 October 2026
- Last checked
- 9 hours ago
Job description
From UrbanSoft SA’s job post, as they wrote it.
Senior Java Developer
(ROLE IS HYBRID - EITHER Cape Town OR JHB offices are avaialble)*****
Position Overview:
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Java Developer to design, develop, and maintain high-performance, scalable applications. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Java (17+), Microservices, and cloud-based solutions. They should be well-versed in modern software development practices, including DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and Agile methodologies.
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Candidates with experience in the banking or financial industry will be highly regarded.
Key Responsibilities:
* Develop and maintain Java-based applications using the latest technologies and best practices.
* Architect and implement Microservices using Spring Boot and containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes).
* Design and develop RESTful APIs for seamless integration with third-party services.
* Optimize application performance and ensure high availability and scalability.
* Implement security best practices, ensuring applications adhere to OWASP standards.
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and define technical solutions.
* Work with DevOps teams to implement CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or similar).
* Mentor junior developers, conduct code reviews, and enforce coding best practices.
* Participate in Agile development processes, contributing to sprint planning and daily stand-ups.
Required Skills & Experience:
* 7+ years of hands-on experience in Java development
* Java 17+ with strong expertise in OOP, Design Patterns, and SOLID principles.
* Hands-on experience with Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, Spring Security, Hibernate, and JPA.
* Proven ability to develop and deploy Microservices architecture in a cloud environment (AWS, Azure, GCP).
* Strong knowledge of SQL (PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle) and NoSQL (MongoDB, Cassandra).
* Experience with RESTful API design, implementation, and integration.
* Containerization expertise: Docker, Kubernetes, Helm.
* DevOps and CI/CD tools: Git, Jenkins, Terraform, Ansible, Maven.
* Experience with message brokers (Kafka, RabbitMQ, ActiveMQ) and event-driven architecture.
* Solid understanding of TDD (Test-Driven Development) using JUnit, Mockito, Cucumber.
* Experience with Reactive programming (Project Reactor, RxJava) is an advantage.
* Banking or financial services experience is a strong plus.
Soft Skills & Attributes:
* Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
* Ability to work in a fast-paced, Agile environment.
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
* Proactive mindset with a passion for innovation and continuous learning.
* Experience mentoring and guiding junior developers.
Qualifications:
🎓 Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (preferred).
🎓 Relevant certifications in Java, AWS, Kubernetes, or DevOps are advantageous.
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