Full Stack Java Developer (Contract) GautengHybrid ISB7001609

Our client is seeking a Full Stack Developer (Expert) to analyse business requirements and technical specifications in order to design and develop software applications and platforms.

The role focuses on building and maintaining mission-critical systems developing and integrating backend and frontend components and working within a full DevOps environment with international colleagues and external partners.

Key Highlights

Expert-level full stack role working on mission-critical systems
Strong focus on cloud-native microservices and DevOps delivery
Hybrid and remote working flexibility with 1960 flexible annual hours

Position Details

• Contract Duration: 02 February 2026 31 December 2028
• Commencement Date: 02 February 2026
• Location: Hybrid Midrand / Menlyn / Rosslyn / Home Office rotation
• Role Group: DevOps / Software Engineering
• Experience Required: 10 years overall experience

Product / Team Context

The role supports the bundling and optimisation of IT applications to improve product and process maturity quality targets and compliance. The focus is on unified system landscapes scalable architectures and transparent data usage to support quality production logistics and market processes. The environment requires rapid adaptation to new technologies and continuous optimisation of systems and processes.

Qualifications & Experience

• Relevant 3-year IT / BSc Computer Science degree
• 10 years of building and maintaining mission-critical Java systems
• 5 years experience building and maintaining RESTful web services
• 5 years experience developing mission-critical cloud-based systems
• 5 years experience building and running microservices architectures

Essential Skills & Technologies

• Extensive Java 8/11 or higher experience
• Building and maintaining mission-critical systems
• RESTful web services development and maintenance
• Cloud architecture experience (Azure App Service or equivalent)
• Infrastructure as Code (Terraform or equivalent)
• Containerisation from build to deploy
• Microservices architecture
• Jakarta / JEE standards
• Quarkus or Spring Framework
• Relational databases (Oracle / PostgreSQL)

Additional expert-level competencies:

• Solving escalated tasks requiring deep product understanding
• Leading and mentoring team leaders and engineers
• Complex problem solving using international best practices
• Negotiation and communication at operational tactical and limited strategic levels
• Delivery of complex outcomes integrating multiple systems and processes
• Industry leadership and representation on professional boards

Advantageous Skills

• Kafka (high-volume distributed messaging)
• Agile toolchain experience (Jira Confluence)
• Git and GitHub Enterprise
• CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions
• 2nd-line operations experience
• Monitoring and observability tools (Payara Grafana Prometheus Dynatrace)
• Use of Generative AI tools (ChatGPT Copilot) to increase productivity
• Strong time management and critical thinking
• Ability to question and improve requirements design and efficiencies
• German language skills
• Automotive industry experience

Key Responsibilities

• Analyse business requirements and technical specifications
• Design and develop backend architecture for software applications and platforms
• Select and implement appropriate programming languages frameworks and databases
• Ensure backend components are scalable maintainable and aligned with best practices
• Write clean efficient and well-documented code
• Develop and integrate APIs microservices and backend components
• Ensure systems are secure reliable and capable of handling high data volumes
• Design and optimise database schemas queries and performance
• Implement data backup and recovery strategies
• Develop and execute test plans and automated testing frameworks
• Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines
• Provide technical support and troubleshoot backend systems
• Stay current with emerging backend technologies and best practices
• Contribute to organisational knowledge sharing and continuous improvement
• Perform daily system handover and operational tasks
• Deploy and maintain system services to ensure business continuity
• Support requirement documentation with Business Analysts
• Implement testing and monitoring tools for system availability
• Review present and evaluate system solutions and designs
• Maintain system and technical documentation in line with standards
• Coach and train colleagues and users when required
• Participate in standby rotations to support system uptime
• Any additional responsibilities assigned in the Agile Working Model (AWM) Charter

NB:

• South African citizens/residents preferred
• Valid work permit holders will be considered
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