Senior Java Developer (CH1057) - Fully Remote

We are seeking an Intermediate Java Developer for our innovative Fintech client in the Western Cape. The company crafts user-friendly online solutions to address real-world challenges, with its flagship product being a revenue management system for financial advisers.

This is a full-time remote position, but if you're based near Paarl, you're welcome to work from our modern, well-equipped offices. You will be joining a collaborative development team, which includes a Business & Testing Analyst, Data Analyst, and four experienced Developers—ensuring you'll have plenty of support.

Daily tasks may include:

• Analysing requirements
• designing and implementing solutions
• testing and debugging
• trouble-shooting production issues
• collaborating with cross-functional teams.

You should have a demonstrable, solid foundation in full-stack Java development.

Our stack includes the following key technologies:

• Java
• HTML & CSS
• JavaScript & jQuery
• HTMX & Hyperscript
• Play Framework
• JPA
• Hibernate
• PostgreSQL
• Spring Boot
• AWS
• Google Cloud Services
• Multiple API integrations over REST/JSON

We do not expect you to have all these skills, but definitely a keen willingness to learn.

Role Requirements

• Extensive development experience with a minimum of 5 years using Java
• Solid experience in software analysis, design, development, and testing
• Understanding of software development best practices and design patterns
• Experience building and maintaining web applications with HTML, JavaScript, and jQuery
• Understanding of the MVC design pattern and frameworks (e.g. Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Rails, Grails, etc.)
• Experience writing unit test cases with JUnit
• Experience building RESTful Web Services using JSON
• Experience using JPA with PostgreSQL database
• Experience with version control systems (e.g. GitHub)
• Understanding of Agile methodologies and principles
• Excellent problem-solving, debugging and trouble-shooting skills
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities

Company culture:

• We value company culture and team work over timesheets and red tape.
• We have a work-from-anywhere policy and are only interested in results, not how/when you achieve them.

General:

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not hear from us after 30 days you may consider your application unsuccessful
• In keeping with our client’s employment equity requirements, only South African citizens will be considered.
• Please include your current salary and salary expectations.