Java Software Engineer at iRecruiters Africa Limited

• The Company is seeking to hire a skilled Java Software Engineer who will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining high-performance, scalable, and secure Java-based applications.
• The ideal candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software solutions that meet business requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, test, and maintain high-quality Java applications.
• Design and implement scalable, efficient, and maintainable code following best practices.
• Work with Spring Boot, Hibernate, and other Java frameworks for backend development.
• Integrate RESTful APIs and third-party services into applications.
• Optimize applications for performance, security, and scalability.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve software defects and technical issues.
• Collaborate with front-end developers, product managers, and other stakeholders.
• Participate in Agile/Scrum development processes.
• Write clean, well-documented, and testable code.
• Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and industry best practices.

Key Requirements:

• B.Sc/BA in Computer Science or in any related field.
• 3-5 years of hands-on experience in Java development.
• Strong knowledge of Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Hibernate, JPA.
• Experience with Kafka, RabbitMQ, or other messaging systems.
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
• Exposure to frontend technologies like Angular, React, or Vue.js (optional).
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies (Scrum/Kanban).
• Experience with RESTful APIs, Microservices architecture.
• Proficiency in SQL and relational databases such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, or Oracle.
• Experience with NoSQL databases like MongoDB is a plus.
• Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) is desirable.
• Understanding of multithreading, concurrency, and design patterns.
• Knowledge of unit testing frameworks like JUnit, Mockito.
• Experience working with version control systems (Git, GitHub, GitLab, or Bitbucket).
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to debug complex issues.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.