Intermediate JAVA Developer

Overview

Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients. We are currently recruiting a Java Developer (Contractor) to join one of our financial services clients based in Sandton on an onsite basis.

• Build, enhance, and support production-grade software systems with full end-to-end accountability
• Develop high-quality Java applications aligned with agreed coding, design, and architecture standards
• Assist with C#/.NET development where required
• Perform unit testing and actively apply TDD and automated testing practices
• Participate in deployments using automated CI/CD pipelines and support releases into production
• Work with legacy systems and execute safe, incremental modernisation strategies
• Apply patterns such as strangler approaches and incremental refactoring
• Submit code for formal code quality reviews and ensure adherence to standards
• Provide support and maintenance of systems in live environments
• Communicate progress, risks, and delivery status clearly to delivery leads and stakeholders
• Operate effectively within regulated, high-governance environments with strong test and evidence practices
• Use AI-assisted coding tools (e.g. Git Hub Copilot) responsibly to improve productivity and code quality
• Work collaboratively within agile teams and manage capacity in line with sprint planning

• 4+ years' professional software engineering experience building and supporting production systems
• Strong hands-on experience in Java, with the ability to assist on C#/.NET
• Solid SQL skills with experience working alongside ORM frameworks
• Proven experience working with and modernising legacy systems
• Demonstrated application of TDD and automated testing, with the ability to explain test strategies and trade-offs
• Hands-on CI/CD experience using Azure Dev Ops or similar, including Infrastructure as Code (Bicep or Terraform)
• Practical experience using AI coding tools (e.g. Git Hub Copilot) within daily development workflows
• Clear, concise technical communication skills, both written and verbal
• Experience delivering solutions in regulated or high-governance environments (e.g. financial services, risk, audit-driven environments)
• Ability to identify and execute safe modernisation strategies, including strangler patterns and incremental refactoring
• Self-driven, accountable, and comfortable operating in a contractor capacity within a hybrid delivery model

Please note that if you do not hear from us within 3 weeks, consider your application unsuccessful.

Desired Skills

• Spring Framework
• Spring Boot
• Micronaut
• CI/CD
• SQL
• Dev Ops
• Azure Dev Ops