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Intermediate Backend Developer (Java Microservices)

We're seeking an experienced Intermediate Backend Developer to contribute to the development of scalable backend services and microservices within a high-performing Agile environment.

Requirements

  • Diploma or Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or related field
  • 3-5 years' software development experience
  • Minimum 3 years' Java backend development experience
  • Experience with API-driven and microservices-based applications

Technical Skills

  • Java 17
  • Spring Boot 3.x
  • Spring Web
  • Spring Data JPA (Hibernate)
  • REST APIs
  • SQL Databases
  • Maven
  • Git
  • Agile/Scrum

Advantageous

  • Apache Kafka
  • Redis
  • Spring Security
  • Keycloak
  • Docker
  • Kubernetes
  • CI/CD
  • Azure / AWS

Location: Gauteng (On-site)

Contract: 7 Months (September 2026 - March 2027)

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