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Back End Developer (Focus: Java) (Entry) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

DCV Sabenza IT and Recruitment

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  • Contract Specialist position
  • Johannesburg
  • Posted 21 Jul 2025 by DCV Sabenza IT and Recruitment
  • Expires in 29 days
  • Job 2617330 - Ref 878000008455064
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Job Title: Back-End Java Developer (Entry Level)
Location: Midrand / Menlyn / Rosslyn / Hybrid Remote
Industry: Motor Industry
Work Type: Contract (Flexible Resource Assignment)
 

About the Opportunity
Our client in the Motor Industry is seeking a passionate and motivated Entry-Level Back-End Java Developer to join an innovative international team delivering next-generation mobility and connected vehicle solutions. This exciting role is based at a global IT hub that provides cutting-edge digital solutions to the international market.


You’ll be joining a vibrant FleetData Feature Team – a forward-thinking, agile unit leveraging sensor data from connected vehicles to power fleet management insights used by global clients.




RequirementsKey Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services using Java 11+ and Spring Boot


  • Develop RESTful APIs and integrate with AWS cloud services


  • Collaborate with QA, BAs, and international development teams in an agile DevOps setup


  • Produce and review technical documentation, code reviews, and adhere to secure coding standards


  • Participate in Agile ceremonies and DevOps operations support (including standby duties)


  • Contribute to high-performance, cloud-native applications focused on sensor-based fleet analytics

Essential Skills
  • Java 11+, Spring Boot, OOP principles


  • Experience with AWS (SQS, SNS, Lambda, Kinesis, EKS, DynamoDB, RDS, API Gateway, etc.)


  • Containerization tools like Docker and Kubernetes


  • Source control with Git/GitHub


  • SQL and PostgreSQL


  • Familiarity with REST API development


  • Exposure to agile teams and DevOps environments


Preferred / Nice to Have
  • Helm, YAML, WSL/Unix


  • Microservices using Quarkus or MicroProfile


  • CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, GitOps), Gradle, Grafana/Prometheus


  • TDD/BDD methodologies


  • Typescript/JavaScript


  • Atlassian suite (Jira, Confluence)


  • Networking concepts in AWS (firewalls, subnets, routing)


Soft Skills
  • Strong sense of ownership, problem-solving mindset, and attention to detail


  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in cross-functional teams


  • Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)


  • Willingness to mentor, support and learn from others


  • Comfortable working in a multicultural, hybrid remote/in-office environment


  • Willingness to travel internationally when required

Qualifications & Experience
  • Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or a related field


  • At least 6 months’ hands-on Java development experience


  • Java OCA certification advantageous; OCP even better




Desired Skills:

  • Java
  • Spring Boot
  • Kubernetes and Docker
  • Git / Github
  • AWS
  • ElastiCache
  • SQL

Desired Qualification Level:

  • Degree

About The Employer:


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Dedicated to the recruitment of IT professionals Sabenza iT is a South African registered business focusing on Finance, Engineering, SAP and general iT recruitment. We have over 18 years' experience in recruiting in South Africa, Australia, Europe, South America and Asia and have worked with a number of large companies offering the best service. We at Sabenza iT understands the changing market and we mold our services around each of our client's needs to offer a personal service. Sabenza iT has forged strong relationships with both Clients and Consultants by ensuring both parties get the most out of every placement. Our Head Office is based in South Africa and we have a satellite office in the UK so that we can keep in contact with expats who may consider returning to South Africa and so that we can offer our services globally for Consultants looking to go to South Africa and Consultants who are looking for opportunities abroad. We at Sabenza recognize the difference it makes to maintain good client relationships and we are keeping our client base niche and manageable in order to give the best service possible. We have gained a good reputation in the market place and have built a very large network and database of consultants that we draw from for each role. We are able to send applications within 24 hours of receiving a role profile or spec. We use one of the best Database software tools available to keep our database up to date and very fast to search. Sabenza iT does not only use job-sites, we headhunt and we use our network to find our clients the right Candidates. We have a strong Facebook presence and we have over 12,000 LinkedIn connections. For further information, please visit our website www.sabenzait.co.za or call me at any time on Tel: 0330040131.

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