[Hiring] Technical Lead Developer @iDbase Software

Role Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Technical Lead (Java) to lead the development of innovative, enterprise-grade applications. This role involves guiding a team of software engineers, establishing coding and quality standards, and ensuring the successful delivery of scalable, maintainable, and high-performance Java-based solutions. You will collaborate closely with business analysts, Scrum Masters, DevOps, and other stakeholders throughout the full software development lifecycle.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of professional experience in Java development, including 2+ years in a technical leadership role.
• Strong experience with Spring Framework and Spring Boot.
• Hands-on experience with relational (MS SQL, PostgreSQL) and NoSQL (MongoDB) databases.
• Experience with microservices architectures, RESTful APIs, and Apache Kafka.
• Cloud experience with AWS (EC2, Lambda, S3, RDS) or Azure (optional).
• Proficient in unit testing frameworks (JUnit, TestNG, Mockito) and TDD practices.
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Requirements

• Exposure to containerization using Docker and orchestration with Kubernetes / EKS or AKS.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps).
• Knowledge of secure coding practices, performance optimization, and observability tools.
• Experience in event-driven and asynchronous architecture patterns.

Benefits

• Contract Duration: 12 Months (with possibility of renewal)
• Salary: Market Related
• Location Options: Johannesburg / Cape Town / Remote
• Must be located in South Africa or have a valid work permit for South Africa