Back-End Java Developer (Kafka & Azure) (Contract) GautengHybrid ISB3102323

Midrand - South Africa

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Our client is seeking a Back-End Developer (Advanced) to support the standardisation of business partner master data (customer vendor supplier) within SAP environments.

The role focuses on developing and enhancing applications to support data ingestion and pipeline processing maintaining data accuracy and reliability and working closely with business stakeholders and product owners within an Agile/DevOps delivery model.

Key Highlights

Advanced back-end role with strong focus on data pipelines and integration
Hands-on Java Kafka Azure and Kubernetes exposure
Hybrid and remote working flexibility with 1960 flexible annual hours

Position Details

Contract Duration: 01 March 2026 31 December 2028
Commencement Date: 01 March 2026
Location: Hybrid Midrand / Menlyn / Rosslyn / Home Office rotation
Role Group: DevOps / Software Engineering
Role Level: Advanced
Experience Required: 4-6 Years related experience

Product / Team Context

The role supports SAP-related data integration and standardisation initiatives with a focus on maintaining and optimising incoming data pipelines. The environment requires close collaboration with business stakeholders to ensure data accuracy reliable ingestion and alignment with architectural and technical standards.

Qualifications & Experience

Relevant IT / Computer Science degree or certification
Minimum 5 years experience
Kafka Streaming and/or Java certification
Cloud certification

Essential Skills & Technologies

Kafka Streaming Technology: Consuming and producing data streams
Java Development: Quarkus Maven
Cloud Platform: Azure (Key Vault Kubernetes)
In-depth understanding of Azure infrastructure and services
Monitoring tools in Azure
Good communication skills with the ability to manage external stakeholders and Product Owners
Ability to interpret best practices into actionable steps
Understanding of architecture standards and best practices and their application to product requirements
Ability to steer and run meetings with external parties and Product Owners
Initiative and proactive problem-solving ability
Ability to work autonomously within a team

Advantageous Skills

Security concepts and principles
Programming knowledge (SAP SQL Python)
Docker / containerisation experience
Adaptability to learn implement and promote new technologies
Good communication skills with internal teams and management
Ability to quickly learn internal tools and languages to advise on integration methodologies
Ability to translate hands-on experience into documentation for internal departments
Knowledge of SAP S/4HANA (not required)

Key Responsibilities

Data Pipeline Management: Maintain and optimise incoming data pipelines integrating with SAP systems ensuring data accuracy and reliability through technologies such as Kafka
Application Development: Develop and enhance applications using Java (Quarkus) to support data ingestion processes
Configuration and Mapping Enhancements: Collaborate with business stakeholders to gather requirements and implement enhancements to data mappings and configurations
Technical Documentation: Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation for data pipelines application architecture and processes
Cloud Infrastructure Management: Utilise Azure services including Key Vault and Kubernetes to deploy and manage applications
Collaboration and Communication: Work closely with cross-functional teams including business analysts and project managers
Troubleshooting and Support: Provide technical support and resolve data pipeline issues with minimal disruption
Continuous Improvement: Stay updated with industry trends and best practices in data management and application development and proactively suggest improvements

NB:

South African citizens/residents preferred
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Our client is seeking a Back-End Developer (Advanced) to support the standardisation of business partner master data (customer vendor supplier) within SAP environments. The role focuses on developing and enhancing applications to support data ingestion and pipeline processing maintaining data accura...