Zensar

JAVA DEVELOPER

Zensar City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality, Gauteng, South Africa

IT Services and IT Consulting · 10,001+ employees

4 h ago
java Principal (10+ yrs) Full-time South Africa
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About the role

Design and implement robust Java-based solutions using Spring Boot and microservices architecture while collaborating with cross-functional teams. You will also be responsible for developing RESTful APIs, optimizing application performance, and ensuring code quality through peer reviews.

What they look for

Java Spring Boot Spring MVC Spring Data Microservices REST APIs AWS Azure GCP Docker Kubernetes CI/CD Git Agile Scrum MySQL

Requirements

Requires a bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field and 8 to 15 years of professional Java development experience. Candidates must have strong proficiency in Spring Boot, microservices, cloud platforms, and Agile methodologies.

Full description

As a Java Developer at Zensar Technologies Limited, you will be responsible for building high‑performance, enterprise‑grade applications that meet the evolving needs of our clients. You will work closely with cross‑functional teams in an Agile environment, leveraging Java, Spring Boot, REST APIs, and cloud platforms to deliver robust, scalable solutions. Your expertise will drive continuous improvement, code quality, and innovative product development.

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement robust Java‑based solutions using Spring Boot and microservices architecture.
  • Develop RESTful APIs and integrate with backend systems and databases.
  • Write clean, testable code and create unit/integration tests.
  • Participate in Agile ceremonies, sprint planning, and retrospectives.
  • Collaborate with product owners, QA, and DevOps for continuous delivery.
  • Optimize application performance and troubleshoot production issues.
  • Ensure code quality through peer reviews and adherence to standards.
  • Deploy and manage applications on cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
  • Maintain documentation of designs, APIs, and deployment processes.
  • Mentor junior developers and contribute to knowledge‑sharing initiatives.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field.
  • 8+ years of professional Java development experience.
  • Strong proficiency in Spring Boot, Spring MVC, and Spring Data.
  • Hands‑on experience building microservices and REST APIs.
  • Knowledge of relational (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL) and NoSQL databases.
  • Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines and version control systems (Git).
  • Understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies.
  • Excellent problem‑solving and debugging skills.
  • Strong communication and teamwork abilities.

At Zensar, we’re “experience-led everything”. We are committed to conceptualizing, designing, engineering, marketing, and managing digital solutions and experiences for over 130 leading enterprises. We are a company driven by a bold purpose: Together, we shape experiences for better futures. Whether for our clients, our people, or the world around us, this belief powers everything we do. At the heart of our culture is ONE with Client - a set of four core values that reflect who we are and how we work: One Zensar, Nurturing, Empowering, and Client Focus.

Part of the $4.8 billion RPG Group, we’re a community of 10,000+ innovators across 30+ global locations, including Milpitas, Seattle, Princeton, Cape Town, London, Zurich, Singapore, and Mexico City. Explore Life at Zensar and join us to Grow. Own. Achieve. Learn. to be the best version of yourself.

We believe the best work happens when individuality is celebrated, growth is encouraged, and well-being is prioritized. We are an equal employment opportunity (EEO) and affirmative action employer, committed to creating an inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status, family medical leave status, or protected veteran status.

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