Java Developer Team Lead

Johannesburg, Gauteng
Permanent
Full-time

6 days ago

Join one of South Africa’s leading insurance innovators, where technology meets strategy to deliver exceptional customer experiences. Be part of a forward-thinking team driving digital transformation in short-term insurance, working on complex, high-impact projects that shape the future of the industry. Here, your expertise in Java development, architecture, and leadership will directly influence business outcomes, while you grow in a collaborative and innovative environment.You’ll play a pivotal role in architecting, building, and optimising solutions on the IDIT platform - ensuring performance, scalability, and compliance.Duties:

Leadership & Mentorship: Guide a team of Java developers, providing technical direction, coaching, and accountability.
Solution Design & Development: Translate business requirements into scalable technical designs and implement Java-based modules for policy, claims, billing, and customer management.
Integration & Architecture: Build APIs (REST/SOAP), integrate with external systems, and ensure seamless interoperability across platforms.
Quality & Governance: Drive code reviews, testing strategies, and CI/CD pipelines to ensure technical excellence.
Performance & Security: Optimise system performance, troubleshoot complex issues, and implement robust security measures (POPIA, FSCA compliance).
Collaboration: Partner with business analysts, architects, and product owners to align solutions with business needs.

Job Experience & Skills Required:Qualifications:

Matric (Grade 12)
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.

Experience:

10+ years in Java Enterprise Edition development, with at least 3 years in a leadership/team lead role.
Strong hands-on experience with Java 11+, Spring Boot, Microservices architecture.
Proven experience in end-to-end project delivery (UI, SQL data models, business logic).
Solid understanding of short-term insurance products (advantageous).
Experience with MSSQL (Oracle/DB2 beneficial).
Strong knowledge of EJB, SQL, Hibernate, Agile/Scrum, CI/CD pipelines.
Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Required Technical Skills:

Java & Spring Expertise: Strong hands-on experience with Java Enterprise Edition (Java 11+) and Spring Boot.
Microservices & System Architecture: Proficient in designing scalable, modular, and high-performance systems.
Database & Integration Skills: Expertise in SQL, Hibernate, and integrating with third-party systems via REST/SOAP APIs.
Leadership & Team Mentorship: Ability to lead, coach, and develop a high-performing development team.
Agile & Project Delivery: Experienced in Agile/Scrum methodologies and end-to-end project execution.
Problem-Solving & Analytical Thinking: Strong troubleshooting, optimization, and data-driven decision-making skills.
Communication & Stakeholder Management: Able to effectively engage technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Quality, Compliance & Security Focus: Commitment to coding best practices, regulatory compliance (POPIA, FSCA), and secure application design.

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