Junior Java Developer

SUMMARY:
Brief Description:

Are you a passionate Java Developer looking to grow your career in backend or full stack development?
I’m currently working with various clients across South Africa who are seeking talented junior Java professionals for long-term assignments and contract opportunities.

POSITION INFO:
Job & Company Description:

I’m urgently looking for Junior Java Developers with a strong foundation in object-oriented programming and application development.
Partnering with me provides access to contract roles where your skills, curiosity, and passion for development are highly valued.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in designing, developing, and maintaining Java applications.
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code.
• Develop and consume RESTful APIs.
• Support debugging, testing, and performance optimization.
• Work with databases to store and retrieve data.
• Collaborate with senior developers and participate in code reviews.
• Contribute to improving system reliability and functionality.

• Relevant Degree/Diploma in IT, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.

• 2+ years experience as a Java Developer.
• Solid understanding of Java 8+ and OOP principles.
• Experience with Spring Boot or Spring Framework.
• Basic understanding of front-end technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript).
• Familiarity with SQL databases (MySQL/PostgreSQL/Oracle).
• Knowledge of version control systems (Git).

• Exposure to Hibernate/JPA.
• Knowledge of Microservices architecture.
• Experience with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, Maven, Gradle).
• Cloud exposure (AWS/Azure/GCP).