Java Developer IV

Job Description

To provide expert IT guidance and support in designing, developing, testing, and documenting new and enhanced applications and systems in alignment with established programming standards and frameworks. Translate functional specifications into logical and technical designs, and develop high-quality, scalable code for medium to large-scale applications.

Welcome to the home of the #changeables
. We design for the shapeshifters and deliver products and services that make us incredibly proud with people that make it happen.

You will be part of a team where experts come together and ignite effective change.

• Advise on the design, creation, testing and documentation of new and enhanced applications and systems in accordance with agreed framework of programming standards.
• Write well designed and efficient code for medium to large applications.
• Work in small independent teams.

• Opportunities to network and collaborate.
• Work that is challenging.
• Opportunities to innovate.
• Flexible working environment.
• Deep focus on health and wellbeing.
• Coaches and mentors to help with your professional development.
• A very generous leave policy to cater for your individual needs.
• Preferential employee banking rates that include vehicle and home loans (see attachment).

• Curious & courageous – driven by always wanting to know more and learn more and brave enough.
• Obsessed with mastery – knows what it takes to become good at what you do and constantly pushes yourself.
• A team player – believes in the power of teams and always part of one, building and leveraging networks.
• Emotionally intelligent – high EQ that enables true connection with people regardless of technical role.

• Proficient in Java and Java EE. Knowledge of other programming languages is advantageous.
• Experienced in system design & development methodologies.
• Proficient in Atlassian (i.e., JIRA) software suite.
• BSc Computer Science, BSc Informatics or related degree.
• 3+ years related experience.
• Tech stack:
  MySQL, Hibernate and Spring Boot, Jenkins, Docker, Java 8/11, CI/CD, Maven and Gradle, GIT.
• Ready to imagine change – if innovation is in your DNA, you are a disruptor and risk taker.

Applications will not be accepted on 26/02/26 and onwards. Kindly submit applications ahead of the closing date indicated above.

All appointments will be made in line with First Rand Group’s Employment Equity plan. The Bank supports the recruitment and advancement of individuals with disabilities. Candidates can disclose their disability information on a voluntary basis. The Bank will keep this information confidential unless required by law to disclose it to other parties.