About the position
ENVIRONMENT:
A bold, fun & fast-growing Software Consultancy in Centurion seeks a self-driven Intermediate Java Developer who is a strong communicator to fill a 12-Month Contract role. Your core focus will be building and maintaining Java services on a large-scale telecoms billing and operations platform while writing and optimising complex SQL across multiple database engines. The ideal candidate will require a suitable tertiary IT qualification such as a BSc. Computer Science or IT Degree with 4-6 years commercial Java development experience including J2EE, Spring, MSSQL, Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL, Linux, Bash, Docker, Kubernetes, RabbitMQ/ActiveMQ, Git & Postman proficiency.
DUTIES:
- Build and maintain Java services on a large-scale telecoms billing and operations platform.
- Write and optimise complex SQL across multiple database engines.
- Deploy and support containerised services on Linux.
- Integrate systems through message queues and enterprise integration patterns.
- Facilitate FAT and UAT sessions directly with customer teams.
- Deliver in a Scrum/Agile team working in Git.
REQUIREMENTS:
Qualifications –
- A relevant IT qualification - BSc Computer Science, BSc IT or similar.
Experience/Skills –
- 4 to 6 Years’ commercial Java development experience.
- Strong Java, including J2EE and Spring.
- Deep SQL: complex, optimised queries across MSSQL, Oracle, MySQL or PostgreSQL.
- Linux and Bash - scripting, server administration and deployments.
- Docker and Kubernetes deployment experience.
- Message queueing with RabbitMQ or ActiveMQ.
- J2EE containers and web servers.
- Git, plus Scrum/Agile delivery.
- Testing exposure: FAT, UAT facilitation and Postman.
Advantageous –
- Apache Camel
- Oracle PL/SQL and APEX
- Telecoms BSS/OSS background
- Basic HTML and CSS
Desired Skills:
- Intermediate
- Java
- Developer
