Senior Java Developer

Our client is seeking a highly skilled Senior Java Backend Developer to join a fast-growing technology business operating within the fintech and digital financial services space. This role is ideal for a hands-on developer who enjoys solving complex technical challenges, building scalable backend systems, and contributing directly to product development.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain enterprise-grade backend applications.
• Build and enhance distributed microservices within a modern architecture.
• Collaborate with product and technical teams to deliver new platform features.
• Participate in architectural discussions and technical decision-making.
• Improve system performance, scalability, reliability, and maintainability.
• Support production systems and assist with troubleshooting and incident resolution.
• Drive engineering best practices, code quality, and documentation standards.
• Contribute to technical debt reduction and continuous platform improvement.

Requirements

• 7+ years of Java development experience.
• Minimum 2 years of experience operating at a Senior Developer level.
• Strong experience with Java and the Spring ecosystem.
• Experience building distributed systems and microservices architectures.
• Strong SQL and database design expertise, particularly PostgreSQL or similar RDBMS platforms.
• Experience working in Agile software development environments.
• Strong understanding of software engineering best practices and development lifecycles.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

Should you meet the requirements for this position, please email your CV to Sign in to view email. You can also contact the team on 031 350 4019 or alternatively you can visit our website www.stand-outstaffing.co.za

Should you not hear from us within 3 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Salary range: up to R90 000

Location: In Office, Johannesburg