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Java Developer

Vitality

Job Location:

Johannesburg - South Africa

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer

Posted: 29 September 2026 (Yesterday)

Application Deadline: 27 December 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Team V1 Technology Engineering - Platform Engineering

Working Pattern - Hybrid 2days per week in the Vitality Sandton Office.Full time 37.5 hours per week.

We are happy to discuss flexible working!

Top 3 skills needed for this role:

Strong Java Development Expertise
Proven Solution Design Capability
Advanced Software Engineering Practices

What this role is all about:

We are seeking an experienced Java Developer to join a high-performing technology team responsible for delivering scalable high-quality software solutions that support key business objectives. This role combines hands-on software engineering with solution design technical ownership and collaborative delivery working closely with business analysts architects and development teams to create innovative cost-effective solutions. The successful candidate will contribute to technical standards support continuous improvement initiatives and play an important role in maintaining the reliability performance and scalability of enterprise applications.

Key Actions

Design develop and deliver robust Java-based applications that support business requirements and align with architectural standards and development best practices
Collaborate with business analysts and stakeholders to understand complex business needs translating requirements into practical scalable and cost-effective technical solutions
Contribute to solution architecture technical design and software governance activities ensuring consistency maintainability and long-term sustainability
Produce high-quality clean and efficient code using modern engineering principles development frameworks and established delivery methodologies
Drive software quality through code reviews static code analysis unit testing functional testing regression testing and performance validation activities
Participate in feasibility assessments proof of concepts estimation exercises and technical evaluations to support informed delivery decisions
Maintain and support production systems resolving defects investigating issues and ensuring optimal application performance and service availability
Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation including data models diagrams interface specifications operational procedures and support materials
Support the growth and development of colleagues through knowledge sharing coaching technical guidance and contribution to team capability development

What do you need to thrive

5 years experience developing enterprise applications in Java
Strong understanding of object-oriented programming principles
Experience with Spring Hibernate and JUnit
Knowledge of SOA microservices and distributed architectures
Experience working with Docker and modern application deployment practices
Strong understanding of SQL data modelling and database design
Experience developing and consuming RESTful services using JSON
Knowledge of UML enterprise architecture concepts and architectural styles
Exposure to Kafka and event-driven architectures
Experience with software testing methodologies and quality assurance practices
Strong collaboration communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Please note that occasional overtime and participation in a rotational standby support schedule may be required

So whats in it for you

Bonus Schemes A bonus that regularly rewards you for your performance
Retirement support We will match your contributions up to 5% of your salary
Health & wellbeing Discovery Medical Health Scheme
Financial protection - Life assurance income protection and short and long-term disability insurance

These are just some of the many perks that we offer! To view the extensive range of benefits we offer please visit our careers page.Fantastic Benefits. Exciting rewards. Great career opportunities!

If you are successfulin your application and join us at Vitality this is our promise to you we will:

Help you to be the healthiest youve ever been.
Create an environment that embraces you as you are and enables you to be your best self.
Give you flexibility on how where and when you work.
Help you advance your career by playing you to your strengths.
Give you a voice to help our business grow and make Vitality a great place to be.
Give you the space to try fail and learn.
Provide a healthy balance of challenge and support.
Recognise and reward you with a competitive salary and amazing benefits.
Be there for you when you need us.
Provide opportunities for you to be a force for good in society.

We commit to all these things because we want you to feel that you belong and are supported to be happy and healthy.

About You

About Us

Vitality South Africa plays a key role in the development and delivery of the sharedvalue insurance model within the Discovery Group. The team leads key strategic initiatives in the South African market strengthens alignment across the organisation and ensures the successful implementation of Vitalitys health and wellness addition the team provides specialised expertise cutting edge technology behavioural science and health and wellness drawing on both global innovation and local market within Vitality South Africa are dynamic and fastpaced. As such we are seeking individuals who are adaptable solutionsoriented and capable of delivering highquality sustainable value in a complex and evolving environment.

Employment Equity:

The Companys approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply.

Required Experience:

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