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Pepkor Vacancies – Senior Java Developer

Senior Java Developer – Pepkor Vacancies

About the Company

A leading and innovative organisation with a global footprint, dedicated to delivering technology-driven solutions that enhance everyday experiences and create new opportunities.

Role Overview

An exciting opportunity exists for a skilled Senior Java Developer to join a high-performing team. The ideal candidate will contribute to solving complex technical challenges, support enterprise platforms, and drive the successful delivery of scalable and efficient software solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Solve complex technical challenges across multiple teams and technology stacks
• Maintain, enhance, and support a robust, multi-layered technology platform, including third-party integrations
• Collaborate with Solutions Architects and Team Leads to deliver on business requirements
• Provide accurate work estimates based on detailed technical and business analysis
• Work closely with QA teams to identify and resolve development and production issues
• Ensure all changes are properly unit tested, integration tested, documented, and optimized for performance
• Participate in production releases and provide after-hours support when required
• Mentor and support junior developers within the team
• Design and implement both client-side and server-side architecture
• Develop user-friendly front-end applications with strong visual design
• Build and manage databases, APIs, and backend services
• Conduct testing to ensure system responsiveness and efficiency
• Troubleshoot, debug, and enhance existing software solutions
• Implement security and data protection measures
• Develop new features and applications aligned with business needs
• Collaborate with data scientists and analysts to support data-driven initiatives

Minimum Requirements

• 8–10 years of solid experience in software development

Technical Skills

• Experience with Cassandra or similar NoSQL databases
• Knowledge of graph databases and graph technologies
• Experience with Apache Spark
• Strong understanding of JSON REST services and APIs
• Experience with Apache Kafka or similar messaging/middleware systems
• Familiarity with notebook environments such as Jupyter

Advantageous Skills

• Experience with C# and .NET Core
• Knowledge of Identity Server authentication
• Understanding of cloud-native architecture
• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes
• Familiarity with Azure DevOps
• Exposure to Redis and RabbitMQ

Key Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to lead technical initiatives and projects
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to simplify technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders
• Ability to work efficiently and remain composed under pressure

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