Senior Java Developer – Investment Banking

About the role

An investment bank client, recruited through NNW Tech Solutions, is looking for a senior Java engineer with 8+ years of commercial software development experience. The role covers designing, developing and maintaining high-quality software, taking part in design meetings and working with stakeholders to deliver smooth product releases. The position is based in Sandton, South Africa, and requires daily in-office attendance.

Key responsibilities

• Design, develop and maintain high-quality Java applications.
• Take part in software design meetings and analyse user needs to determine technical requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design and implement new features.
• Test, debug, analyse and fix application issues, and work with stakeholders to resolve them promptly.
• Follow the software development lifecycle and support product releases.
• Conduct code reviews and give constructive feedback to team members.
• Troubleshoot issues in production and development environments.
• Mentor junior developers and stay up to date with industry trends.
• Take part in Agile/Scrum ceremonies and continuous improvement initiatives.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in Java development.
• Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail and excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Required skills

• Java and Java frameworks such as Spring and Hibernate.
• RESTful APIs and microservices architecture.
• Databases (SQL, NoSQL).
• Version control (Azure DevOps) and CI/CD practices.

What we offer

• A competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.
• Work on exciting, challenging projects in a dynamic team.
• Opportunities for professional growth and skill development.
• A supportive and inclusive work environment.