Back-End Developer
Summary
Senior back-end developer at LabourNet, a South African payroll/HR compliance company, building and maintaining Java EE applications: analyzing requirements, writing and reviewing clean code, testing/debugging, scheduling releases, and assisting incident resolution. Core stack is Java SE 8, JEE/Spring and MS SQL; Angular and Azure are advantageous.
The Senior Back-End Developer is responsible to transfer skills where it's needed and ensure that cross-collaboration within the Technology environment is being achieved, and code committed is clean and in line with architecture to minimize the effect of Dev Comeback.
Core metrics:
- Identify and analyze user requirements
- Prioritize, assign, and execute tasks throughout the software development life cycle
- Develop Java EE applications
- Writing well-designed, efficient code
- Review, test, and debug team members’ code
- Schedule product releases with internal teams
- Document development phases
- Ensure our applications are secure and up to date
- Assisting in incident resolution
Experience required:
- 7+ years' experience within a development role, coding in Java
- 2 – 3 years' experience in using MS SQL
- 7+ years' experience in applying Java SE (java SE 8 is mandatory)
- 4+ years' experience in applying JEE (Spring experience advantageous)
- 3 – 4 years' experience in applying Angular 2+ (advantageous)
- 3 – 4 years' experience in applying CSS and JavaScript (advantageous)
- Exposure to Microsoft Azure (advantageous)
- A bachelor’s degree in IT or related field
- Exposure to working in an Agile methodology
- Exposure within a Payroll/HR or financial services environment would be advantageous
Why Join Labournet?
At Labournet, you’re joining more than a company - you’re becoming part of a platform built to empower people and drive purpose. With over 28 years of innovation in compliance and people solutions, we invest in our employees so they can grow, make a national impact, and help shape the future of work across South Africa.
What We Offer:
- You’ll obtain a wealth of experience and knowledge at a much faster pace than you would in an internal compliance-focused role due to our national footprint across different industries.
- You’ll have access to structured career paths, accredited training, performance coaching and mentorship to support your professional growth.
- You’ll be part of a team that drives compliance and transformation across South Africa, giving your work real purpose and impact.
- You’ll benefit from hybrid work options and a culture that supports work-life integration, because we believe wellbeing fuels performance.
- You’ll enjoy competitive salaries, holistic benefits and a lucrative sales commission policy.
- You’ll thrive in a collaborative, tech-enabled environment where we value output over hours and encourage innovation at every level.
How We Work?
Gone are the days of rigid office hours and long commutes. Our hybrid working model allows teams to co-create flexible arrangements that support productivity and personal wellbeing.
Who We Are:
Labournet is a proudly South African company offering integrated solutions in Payroll, Labour Law, Health & Safety, Transformation, Training, Technology and Commercial Compliance. We serve over 6,500 businesses nationwide, helping them stay compliant and competitive.