Java Technology Lead

We are not your average tech company. We're the rebels building the next-gen platform Think bleeding-edge tech, real-world impact, and a team that codes like jazz musicians: loose structure, killer solos, always in sync.

You eat legacy code for breakfast, architect scalable systems for lunch, and dream in APIs. You're a builder, a leader, a strategist, and maybe even a bit of a mad scientist . You know how to inspire a team without ever saying "synergy."

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or related field
• Five-10 years of experience in a technical leadership role
• Strong development background in Java, Spring Boot, and microservices, with solid object-oriented
• Programming (OOP) skills. Familiarity with relational databases (e.g., MySQL or Oracle) is advantageous.
• Experience with modern front-end frameworks, cloud-based deployments, containerisation, and up to date
• Architectural and DevOps patterns (e.g., API gateways, integration layers, and secure authentication mechanisms)
• Experience with SDLC management, technical governance, and CI/CD best practices
• Experience managing vendor and partner relationships in technical delivery
• Knowledge of software engineering best practices, agile methodologies, and version control systems

Responsibilities:

• Define end-to-end solution architecture in line with business needs, current
• capabilities, and long-term evolution
• Ensure solutions are scalable, maintainable, secure, and technically feasible.
• Translate product requirements into technical implementation plans and
• collaborate on effort estimation.
• Apply up-to-date architecture and integration patterns, leveraging modern
• frameworks where appropriate

Reference number for this position is GZ60736 which is a permanent position based in Johannesburg offering a cost to company salary of R1.6m per annum negotiable on experience and ability. Contact Garth on or call him on 011 463 3633 to discuss this and other opportunities.

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Posted on 12 Aug 10:33, Closing date 11 Oct