Java Developer, Cape Town

Our Client is looking for a skilled Java developer to join our Dev team at GLI. Our Dev team is a full-stack workforce that functions within an agile environment. Using our evolving processes, we conceive, specify, design, develop, test, and maintain software applications, frameworks, and platforms.

At GLI, we encourage a culture of empowerment, creative expression, and a positive work-life balance. We offer our employees flexible working hours, company events, and Medical Aid contributions. If you're a driven individual, that has a passion for development, enjoys challenging projects, and a collaborative working environment, and you're looking to join an exciting industry, then this is the place for you!

GLI is currently working remotely until it is safe for our employees to return to work. The successful candidate will be virtually onboarded for now.

Job Purpose

The Java developer will develop, deploy, and monitor new and existing micro-services within the Company platforms or within the platforms of our clients customers. Developing systems in Java within the company's ecosystem of applications such as bespoke Customer Management, Fraud Detection, Payment integrations, Rewards Platform, Reporting systems, and maintenance and enhancements to existing systems and the development of new systems.

Essential duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Develop defect-free code
• Function within an agile team
• Attend and contribute to daily standups and other agile ceremonies
• Assist with a breakdown of tasks from business requirements
• A focus on delivery according to the business needs
• Contribute to team planning, discussions, and solution designs
• Constructively communicate in a way that would add to valuable solutions
• Take guidance from and support the team lead
• Report accurately on progress both within the systems and directly to your team lead
• Document solutions and assist others in doing their documentation
• Share knowledge with team members
• Adhere to coding quality standards including unit and integration testing requirements
• Assist with the deployment and monitoring of the developed systems in testing and production environments
• Drive and contribute to the culture of the organization
• After-hour availability for monitoring and support.

Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or related qualification
• 4+ years of experience in Java Development
• Apache Maven
• Unit Testing / Test Driven Development
• Spring Framework / Spring Boot
• GIT
• Rest Web Services
• Microservices / Strong Modular Design
• Database Design and Performance
• Proficient in T-SQL (MySQL and Postgres would be an advantage)