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Our client is seeking a talented Java Developer to join a growing, highly motivated software development team. You'll be involved in the SDLC from requirements gathering through to product delivery, offering ample opportunities to demonstrate your technical skills and contribute meaningfully to team and client outcomes.

Technology Stack

The company works with a modern and diverse technology stack to build and maintain high-quality solutions, including :

• Languages & Frameworks: Java and Groovy, with Micronaut and Spring Boot as primary application frameworks
• Persistence: Gorm and Hibernate with MySQL as the primary database
• User Interface: Vaadin for web-based interfaces
• Workflow & Microservices: Activiti for workflow management, Micronaut and JAX-RS for microservices
• Cross-Platform Development: Electron
• Security & Messaging: Apache Shiro for security and Apache ActiveMQ Artemis for queue processing
• Additional Tools: MongoDB (document storage), Jasper Reports (reporting), Apache Velocity (templating), SWAGGER (API documentation)
• Dev Environment: Agile Kanban methodology, Jenkins (CI / CD), IntelliJ (IDE), Git (Bitbucket), Gradle (build tool)
• Collaboration Tools: Slack, Google Workspace, Jira

Requirements

6+ years of relevant software development experience

A self-starter who can work independently and take initiative

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We are seeking an experienced Java Developer to design, develop, and maintain high-quality business systems. The ideal candidate will have extensive Java experience, a passion for implementing modern technologies, and a proven ability to deliver robust and efficient software solutions.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Develop business systems based on requirements and standard development practices.
• Write well-designed, testable, and efficient Java code.
• Integrate software components into fully functional systems.
• Maintain, troubleshoot, and debug existing Java systems.
• Implement the latest Java technologies to improve performance and scalability.
• Participate in project activities and prepare software releases.
• Support continuous improvement by researching, evaluating, and presenting new technologies for architectural review.

Desired Experience & Qualifications:

• Appropriate ICT qualification or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years’ Java experience OR minimum 10 years’ Java software development experience.
• Strong knowledge of Java frameworks and libraries.
• Proficiency in object-oriented programming and design patterns.
• Experience with software integration , version control, and Agile methodologies.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Exposure to microservices architecture and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools and automated testing frameworks.
• Experience with database management and SQL.

• Seniority level Mid-Senior level

• Employment type Contract

• Job function Information Technology

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Job Description

Hello Future Java Developer

Welcome to the home of the #changeables. We design for the shapeshifters and deliver products and services that make us incredibly proud with people that make it happen.

As a Java Developer, you will be in a team where experts come together and ignite effective change. We call these #changeables our nav-igators – people who want to use tech to help others nav-igate their lives and business. As nav-igators, we are made up of unique talents, diverse minds, adaptability and live up to the promise of staying curious.

Are You Someone Who Can

• Advise on the design, creation, testing and documentation of new and enhanced applications and systems in accordance with agreed framework of programming standards.
• Write well designed and efficient code for medium to large applications.
• Work in small independent teams
  
  

• Opportunities to network and collaborate.
• Work that is challenging
• Opportunities to innovate.
• Flexible working environment
• Deep focus on health and wellbeing
• Coaches and mentors to help with your professional development.
• A very Generous leave policy to cater for your individual needs.
• Preferential employee banking rates that include Vehicle and Home loans. For more details see attachment
  
  

• Curious & courageous - you're driven by always wanting to know more and learn more and you're brave enough to
• Obsessed with mastery - you know what it takes to become good at what you do and are constantly pushing yourself to do it
• A team player - you believe in the power of teams so you're always part of one, building and leveraging your networks.
• Emotionally intelligent - you have a high EQ that enables you to truly connect with people, no matter how technical or specialist your role is.
  
  

• Are you very proficient in Java and Java EE. Knowledge of other programming languages is advantageous.
• Are experienced in System Design & Development methodologies.
• Are proficient in Atlassian (i.e., JiRA) software suite (to your advantage)
• Have a BSC Computer Sciences, BSC Informatics or related degree.
  
  

• Java 8
• Maven
• Springboot
• Apache Camel
• Apache Kafka
• Docker
• Microsoft SQL Server
• CI/CD
• GIT
  
  

• Seniority level Entry level

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries Banking

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Our Travelstart team is looking for a talented seasoned Java Developer to join us.

This role is suited to candidates who possess a strong understanding of software architecture principles, experience with leading or mentoring development teams, and a proven track record of delivering high-quality, scalable solutions.

(This role is planned to be based in Cape Town )

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain backend systems that handle airline integrations, payment gateways, operational systems, web APIs, and microservices.
• Design, develop, and modify modules based on functional and system requirements, ensuring responsiveness, stability, and quality of applications.
• Participate in the testing process through unit tests, integration tests, and bug fixes.
• Actively contribute to daily scrum meetings and sprint planning sessions.
• Generate and maintain technical documentation for developed modules.
• Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality and adherence to standards.
• Be familiar with CI/CD pipelines using tools like GitHub, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, and Spinnaker.
• Collaborate with the DevOps team to ensure smooth deployment and operation of systems on AWS and GCP.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to junior developers, fostering a collaborative and supportive team environment
• Contribute to the design and architecture of new systems and features, ensuring scalability, maintainability, and performance
• Proactively identify and address technical challenges and risks, proposing innovative solutions.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a similar technical discipline; or equivalent demonstrable experience is preferred.
• Minimum 7 years of experience as a Java developer.
• Proven experience in designing, developing, and deploying complex, high-performance Java applications.
• Strong experience with SpringBoot, SOAP/REST, Apache Camel, ActiveMQ, MySQL, Docker, and Redis.
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms, specifically AWS and GCP.
• Knowledge of DevOps practices and CI/CD tools including GitHub, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, and Spinnaker.
• An analytical, process-driven thinker with attention to detail.
• Self-motivated, results-oriented team player.
• Well-organized with excellent communication and reporting skills.
• Ability to accurately plan product/task delivery.
• Advantage - Previous experience in the travel industry and knowledge of airline systems.

About Travelstart

Travelstart is Africa’s leading online travel agency (OTA) that helps today’s business and leisure travelers search, compare and book the best flight, bus, hotel, car hire, holiday packages and activities all in one place.

With a huge focus on affordable travel and simplifying the travel booking experience for our customers, visit the Travelstart website or download the Travelstart app, to find some of the lowest fares around. Pay quickly and safely online with your preferred payment method and you’re off!

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SUMMARY:

Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.

Recruiter:

Penny The Recruiter

Job Ref:

PR000644/RN

Date posted:

Monday, July 14, 2025

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

Monthly

SUMMARY:

Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.

We are looking for a Senior JAVA Developer to join our financial services client based in Sandton for a 12-months contract role.

POSITION INFO:

What you will be doing:

• Responsible for designing, developing, and enhancing cutting-edge trading platforms powered by market analytics, execution strategies, and pricing/risk models.
• Your work will directly influence strategic decision-making and drive innovation in the Global Markets trading space.
• Develop and enhance algorithmic trading platforms with a focus on performance, analytics, and risk management.
• Collaborate with traders to refine strategies and introduce technology-driven innovations.
• Identify and implement opportunities for automation and risk reduction.
• Translate trader requirements into technical solutions and deliver robust, scalable code.
• Conduct academic research, data mining, and simulations to validate trading strategies.
• Ensure platform stability and provide real-time support.
• Perform integration/unit testing and manage change rollouts.
• Generate analytics for continuous improvement and monitoring.
  
  

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Quantitative Finance, or related field.
• Preferred: ACI Dealing Certificate, RPEs.
  
  

• 7+ years as a Java Developer or Software Engineer.
• Proven expertise as a Java SME.
• Experience mentoring junior developers.
• Proficiency in Spring, Maven, Tomcat, Java, React.
• Advantageous: FIX protocol knowledge, technical architecture, multi-threading, low-latency systems.
  
  

• Advanced programming in Java, C++ or any object-oriented language for high-performance systems.
• Machine learning/statistical modelling for algorithm enhancement.
• Low-latency optimization: memory management, concurrency, multithreading.
• Market microstructure and order flow analysis.
• Time-series and advanced database management.
• Backtesting frameworks and simulation tools.
• Data analysis and visualization (Pandas, SQL, Tableau).
• API development: RESTful, WebSocket, FIX.
  
  

• Seniority level Mid-Senior level

• Employment type Contract

• Job function Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries Advertising Services

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Location: Stellenbosch, Western Cape
Employment Type: Full-time, On-site
Travel: Occasional international travel may be required

An exciting opportunity exists for a skilled and driven Angular Developer to join a forward-thinking technology team. The successful candidate will contribute to the development and maintenance of backend systems supporting real-time, high-impact engineering solutions. This is a full-time, on-site role based in Stellenbosch, offering global project exposure and the chance to work on technically challenging systems.

• Programming Languages:

  • Strong proficiency in JavaScript

  • Solid experience with Angular (preferably Angular 10 or higher)

  • Exposure to C++ and Python is advantageous

• Experience Level:

  • 3–5 years of development experience preferred

  • Open to junior to intermediate developers with relevant exposure and a willingness to grow

• Educational Background:

  • Engineering degree preferred (Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or similar)

  • Experience with C++ or Python will be beneficial

• Project Focus:

  • Backend system development and enhancement

  • Maintenance of existing functionality and implementation of new features

Job category: Informatics

Location: Durban

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: No

City Logistics understands supply chains and the importance of adding maximum value, as well as providing cost-effective solutions and the highest service levels.Our extensive network throughout Southern Africa has been developed over 30 years, offering an exclusive supply chain solution, specializing in client and fleet requirements.This typically consists of a dedicated pool of vehicles and staff customized to the client’s operational needs, enabling the client to share the benefits of our procurement, maintenance and risk management capacity.We are passionate about what we do, passionate about Retail and service excellence.Let us be part of your solution.

We are looking for a skilled and driven Backend Java Developer to join our dynamic and fast paced development team. You will be working on a suite of in-house applications within the logistics space, contributing to new features, ongoing maintenance, and continuous improvement. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is eager to grow, problem-solve, and make a real impact in a collaborative environment.

Support the development of an existing set of applications.

Working with business to understand, document and implement features and enhancements to the application documentation.
Manage and maintain the existing code base.
Researching and defining solutions within the logistic space

• Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Experience in writing production-quality, maintainable, and efficient code.
• Exposure to Linux development environments.
• Familiarity with industry best practices and design patterns.
• Proficiency in strongly typed languages like Java or Scala.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience developing and maintaining backend systems in
Java/Jakarta EE.
• Strong understanding of object-oriented programming principles.
• Proficient with REST APIs, JSON, and database interactions (SQL).
• Experience working in Agile (Scrum) teams.
• Comfortable using version control tools (preferably Git).
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
• A self-starter who is proactive, solutions-oriented, and adaptable to change.
• Willingness to learn and mentor within the team.

Our Travelstart team is looking for a talented seasoned Java Developer to join us.

This role is suited to candidates who possess a strong understanding of software architecture principles, experience with leading or mentoring development teams, and a proven track record of delivering high-quality, scalable solutions.

Key Responsibilities

1. Develop and maintain backend systems that handle airline integrations, payment gateways, operational systems, web APIs, and microservices.
2. Design, develop, and modify modules based on functional and system requirements, ensuring responsiveness, stability, and quality of applications.
3. Participate in the testing process through unit tests, integration tests, and bug fixes.
4. Actively contribute to daily scrum meetings and sprint planning sessions.
5. Generate and maintain technical documentation for developed modules.
6. Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality and adherence to standards.
7. Be familiar with CI/CD pipelines using tools like GitHub, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, and Spinnaker.
8. Collaborate with the DevOps team to ensure smooth deployment and operation of systems on AWS and GCP.
9. Provide technical leadership and guidance to junior developers, fostering a collaborative and supportive team environment.
10. Contribute to the design and architecture of new systems and features, ensuring scalability, maintainability, and performance.
11. Proactively identify and address technical challenges and risks, proposing innovative solutions.

Requirements

1. A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a similar technical discipline; or equivalent demonstrable experience is preferred.
2. Minimum 7 years of experience as a Java developer.
3. Proven experience in designing, developing, and deploying complex, high-performance Java applications.
4. Strong experience with SpringBoot, SOAP/REST, Apache Camel, ActiveMQ, MySQL, Docker, and Redis.
5. Hands-on experience with cloud platforms, specifically AWS and GCP.
6. Knowledge of DevOps practices and CI/CD tools including GitHub, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, and Spinnaker.
7. An analytical, process-driven thinker with attention to detail.
8. Self-motivated, results-oriented team player.
9. Well-organized with excellent communication and reporting skills.
10. Ability to accurately plan product/task delivery.
11. Advantage - Previous experience in the travel industry and knowledge of airline systems.

About Travelstart

Travelstart is Africa’s leading online travel agency (OTA) that helps today’s business and leisure travellers search, compare and book the best flight, bus, hotel, car hire, holiday packages and activities all in one place.

With a huge focus on affordable travel and simplifying the travel booking experience for our customers, visit the Travelstart website or download the Travelstart app, to find some of the lowest fares around. Pay quickly and safely online with your preferred payment method and you’re off!

Business Segment: Personal & Private Banking

Location: ZA, GP, Johannesburg, Baker Street 30

To design, code, test, debug, and maintain programs in development environments. Apply agreed standards and tools to achieve a well-engineered result. Work within a strict framework of programming standards under the supervision of senior technical resources. This role requires providing Enterprise Content Management (ECM) technical guidance and developing solutions to business requirements. Having ECM domain experience and the ability to consult with business units requiring ECM capabilities would be advantageous.

Minimum Qualifications
Type of Qualification: First Degree
Field of Study: Information Technology

Software Engineering
Technology
5-7 years
Broad experience in translating business and functional requirements into technical specifications and developing the programming code to create the solutions.

8-10 years
Proven experience in modern engineering practices (i.e., DevOps, Agile, etc.), with demonstrated specialization in at least one discipline. Experience within the required scope of expertise.

• Adopting Practical Approaches
• Articulating Information
• Developing Expertise
• Documenting Facts
• Examining Information
• Interpreting Data
• Managing Tasks
• Producing Output
• Taking Action
• Team Working
• Agile Development
• Application Support
• Design Patterns
• DevOps
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
• Software Containers
• Testing (unit, regression, integration)
• Write Code
• WebSphere, Integration, and IBM FileNet competencies.

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