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Java Engineer; Intermediate
Job in
Pretoria, 0002, South Africa
Listed on 2026-06-09
Listing for:
Sabenza IT & Recruitment
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-06-09
Job specializations:
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Software Development
Java Developer, Full Stack Developer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Job Description
Role Overview
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:
- Database schema design
- Service layer implementation
- 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
Skills & Experience
Core Technologies
- Java (or Kotlin) with strong object-oriented programming principles:
- Polymorphism o Inheritance o Encapsulation
- 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:
- Schema design o Query development
- Data management
- Unit testing using JUnit (or similar testing frameworks)
Nice to Have
- No
SQL databases (e.g., Mongo
DB) - Graph
QL exposure - CI/CD and Dev Ops tools:
- Azure Dev Ops o Jenkins o Jira
- Web fundamentals: o HTML5 o CSS o Java Script
- Experience working with legacy systems (J2EE, JSP, MVC frameworks)
Skills & Experience Core Technologies Java (or Kotlin) with strong object-oriented programming principles:
Polymorphism o Inheritance o Encapsulation 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:
Schema design o Query development Data management Unit testing using JUnit (or similar testing frameworks) Nice to Have No
SQL databases (e.g., Mongo
DB) Graph
QL exposure CI/CD and Dev Ops tools:
Azure Dev Ops o Jenkins o Jira Web fundamentals: o HTML5 o CSS o JavaScript Experience working with legacy systems (J2EE, JSP, MVC frameworks)
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