Senior Java Developer
GoldenRule
- R Undisclosed
- Contract Senior position
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Johannesburg
- Posted 04 Mar 2026 by GoldenRule
- Expires in 34 days
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Job 2634520 - Ref GDR03762
About the position
Our client is looking for a Senior Java Developer who thrives in enterprise environments, understands clean architecture, and is passionate about building high-performance applications.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Design, develop, and maintain enterprise-grade applications using Java (1.8+)
- Contribute to System Design and Low-Level Design (LLD)
- Build and enhance microservices-based architectures
- Develop secure and scalable REST APIs
- Participate in code reviews and ensure adherence to design patterns and best practices
- Collaborate with architects, DevOps, QA, and business teams
- Ensure high-quality, maintainable code using industry standards and tools
What We’re Looking For
- 5–6 years of hands-on Java development experience
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to contribute to architectural discussions
- Comfortable working in agile, client-facing consulting environments
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
Technical Skills Required
Core Java Frameworks
- Strong proficiency in Java 1.8 or higher
- Solid understanding of Java Design Patterns
- Hands-on experience with:
- Spring Core
- Spring REST
- Spring Boot
- Spring Data JPA
- Hibernate
- Spring Security
Architecture Integration
- Microservices architecture and design patterns
- Experience with Apache Kafka / MQ
- RESTful API development
Database
- Strong SQL skills
- Experience with RDBMS such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, or Oracle
Cloud DevOps (Theoretical Knowledge Required)
- AWS and/or Azure
- CI/CD pipelines
Containers Tools
- Basic knowledge of Docker and Kubernetes
- Git Maven
- Experience with code quality tools such as SonarQube
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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