Urbansoft
Senior Java Developer
Cape Town, Western Cape
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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.
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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