Senior Java Developer at Momentum

Role Purpose

We are looking for a Senior and Intermediate Java Developer with experience in building high-performing, scalable, enterprise-grade applications. You will be part of a talented software team that works on mission-critical applications. Responsibilities include managing Java/Java EE application development while providing expertise in the full software development lifecycle, from concept and design to testing.

Requirements

• We are looking for someone with:
• Matric or senior certificate (required)
• Computer Science or Engineering degree or diploma (Preferred)
• Solid development experience in Java (6 years)
• Practical work experience with the Spring Framework (minimum 4 years)
• It would be an advantage to have proven experience of enterprise Java or JEE development, Angular, Git, Gradle and other DevOps/CD/CI tools, AWS experience and Linux.

Duties & Responsibilities

We are looking for someone who wants to add value through:

• Design, build, and maintain efficient, reusable, and reliable Java code on exciting projects.
• Translate application specifications and use cases into functional applications
• Ensure the best possible performance, quality, and responsiveness of the applications
• Identify bottlenecks and bugs, and devise solutions to these problems
• Help maintain code quality, organization, and automatization
• Prepare and produce releases of software components
• Support continuous improvement by investigating alternatives and technologies and presenting these for architectural review
• Maintenance: Ensure all errors are resolved correctly and resolution documented; eliminate reoccurrence of errors; provide support to operations and support team
• Collaborate with team members and stakeholders
• Co-design and contribute to overall team objectives and successes

Design, build, and maintain efficient, reusable, and reliable Java code

• Translate application specifications and use cases into functional applications
• Ensure the best possible performance, quality, and responsiveness of the applications
• Identify bottlenecks and bugs, and devise solutions to these problems
• Help maintain code quality, organization, and automatization
• Prepare and produce releases of software components
• Support continuous improvement by investigating alternatives and technologies and presenting these for architectural review
• Maintenance: Ensure all errors are resolved correctly and resolution documented; eliminate reoccurrence of errors; provide support to operations and support team
• Collaborate with team members and stakeholders
• Co-design and contribute to overall team objectives and successes

Competencies

• Ability to work as part of a team
• Attention to detail
• Analytical mindset and good problem-solving skills