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GoldenRule

Senior Enterprise Java Developer (API Development)

GoldenRule

  • R Undisclosed
  • Contract Senior position
  • Cape Town
  • Posted 01 Oct 2025 by GoldenRule
  • Expires in 34 days
  • Job 2623571 - Ref GDR03700

About the position

We are looking for experienced Senior Java Developers with strong expertise in enterprise-grade API development. The role involves designing, building, and maintaining scalable APIs and backend services for mission-critical systems, working onsite with our Cape Town-based team.


 


Key Responsibilities



  • Design, develop, and deploy RESTful APIs and microservices using Java (Spring Boot, J2EE, or related frameworks).

  • Collaborate with architects, product owners, and other developers to build scalable, secure, and high-performing solutions.

  • Integrate with enterprise systems, databases, and third-party services.

  • Apply best practices for code quality, testing, CI/CD, and documentation.

  • Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize performance of existing services.

  • Mentor and support junior developers where required.


  • 6–10 years of professional experience in Java development.

  • Strong expertise in Spring / Spring Boot, JPA/Hibernate, and REST API design.

  • Experience in microservices architecture, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP preferred).

  • Solid knowledge of SQL/NoSQL databases.

  • Familiarity with DevOps tools (Git, Jenkins, Maven/Gradle, CI/CD pipelines).

  • Strong problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.


 


Preferred



  • Experience with API Gateway, authentication protocols (OAuth2, JWT).

  • Background in Agile/Scrum delivery environments.

  • Exposure to enterprise-scale financial services / telecom / retail domains is a plus.

Desired Skills:

  • Systems Analysis
  • Complex Problem Solving
  • Programming/configuration
  • Critical Thinking
  • Time Management

GoldenRule

About the agency

GoldenRule is positioned as a Strategic Resourcing Partner. We are IT Services company with a Total solution offering around staffing issues. We currently offer the following services: * Contracting of GoldenRule fulltime staff to our clients for in-house or external projects. * Permanent placements * Temporary placements to permanent placements * Allowing our fulltime employees to accept job offers from our clients to add further value. * All candidates are technically evaluated for each position. (GoldenRule makes use of an In-house evaluation methodology and Teckcheck) * Hosting learnerships. We hold the risk in developing junior resources. Ideal for AA candidates. * We are able to provided local, AA and international skills. * With international resources meticulous attention is given to Work Permit issues and the relocation of our employees. GoldenRule has an attentive program for relocation and integration of our employees into South Africa. This includes accommodation in furnished guesthouses, transport to and from work, assistance with various forms of finance and obtaining banking products etc.

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