Technical Lead Developer; Java

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Technical Lead (Java) to lead the development of innovative, enterprise-grade applications. This role involves guiding a team of software engineers, establishing coding and quality standards, and ensuring the successful delivery of scalable, maintainable, and high-performance Java-based solutions.

You will collaborate closely with business analysts, Scrum Masters, Dev Ops, and other stakeholders throughout the full software development lifecycle.

• Lead and mentor a team of software engineers, setting standards for coding, testing, and software quality.
• Conduct code reviews, provide guidance, and encourage knowledge sharing to foster team growth.
• Report on progress, scope, and timelines for project delivery.
• Lead the analysis and resolution of complex technical and application issues.

• Oversee the design, development, and deployment of applications using Java 8+, Spring, and Spring Boot.
• Build and maintain microservices architectures with modular and reusable components.
• Design and integrate RESTful APIs and event-driven services using Apache Kafka or similar messaging systems.
• Ensure adherence to coding standards, best practices, and secure software development principles.

• Work with relational databases such as MS SQL, Postgre
  
  SQL and No
  
  SQL databases like Mongo
  
  DB.
• Implement cloud-native solutions using AWS or Azure services (optional based on project).
• Monitor and optimize applications for performance, scalability, and cost efficiency.

• Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies including sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives.
• Work closely with product managers, QA engineers, and Dev Ops teams to ensure high-quality software delivery.
• Promote continuous improvement in Agile processes, Dev Ops practices, and software engineering standards.

• 7+ years of professional experience in Java development, including 2+ years in a technical leadership role.
• Strong experience with Spring Framework and Spring Boot.
• Hands‑on experience with relational (MS SQL, Postgre
  
  SQL) and No
  
  SQL (Mongo
  
  DB) databases.
• Experience with microservices architectures,ful APIs, and Apache Kafka.
• Cloud experience with AWS (EC2, Lambda, S3, RDS) or Azure (optional).
• Proficient in unit testing frameworks (JUnit, TestNG, Mockito) and TDD practices.
• Strong leadership, problem‑solving, and communication skills.

• Exposure to containerization using Docker and orchestration with Kubernetes / EKS or AKS.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, Git Hub Actions, Azure Dev Ops).
• Knowledge of secure coding practices, performance optimization, and observability tools.
• Experience in event‑driven and asynchronous architecture patterns.

• Bachelor’s degree, higher certificate, or diploma in Computer Science, Software Engineering, IT, or a related field.

• Contract Duration: 12 Months (with possibility of renewal)
• Salary: Market Related
• Location Options: Johannesburg / Cape Town / Remote
• Must be located in South Africa or have a valid work permit for South Africa