Senior Full Stack Java Developer

Description:

Future Careers is seeking a Senior Full Stack Java Developer for a leading logistics solutions provider in Joburg. This senior-level opportunity is ideal for a seasoned developer with 7-10+ years experience in enterprise environments, who can design, develop and modernise scalable, API-driven and microservices-based supply chain solutions. The role calls for strong expertise in Java, Spring Boot and modern front-end frameworks, with the ability to lead architectural improvements, drive integrations across ERP and logistics platforms, and collaborate across the full software development lifecycle to deliver secure, high-performance systems.

Description

Product Development & Customisation

• Develop, maintain, and enhance custom implementations of the Tradecloud platform based on client requirements

• Design and implement scalable, maintainable backend services in Java following best practices for performance, security, and testability

  Architectural Modernisation

  • Participate in modernising the application landscape towards API-driven and microservices-based architectures

  • Refactor legacy components and implement modern design patterns, including event-driven architectures and containerised deployments

    Integration Engineering

    • Design and implement integrations between Tradecloud and customer systems (ERP, finance, logistics, third-party platforms)

    • Work with RESTful and event-based APIs, messaging systems, and near real-time data flows for reliable, scalable integrations

      DevOps & Engineering Practices

      • Contribute to CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and deployment processes

      • Collaborate with DevOps teams to support cloud deployments, monitoring, logging, and operational stability

        Cross-Functional Collaboration

        • Work closely with Business Analysts to translate business requirements into technical solutions

        • Collaborate with Solution Architects and peers to ensure alignment with architectural standards

          Quality & Change Management

          • Ensure adherence to coding standards, security practices, and architectural guidelines

          • Conduct code reviews and contribute to continuous improvement of development practices

            Support & Maintenance

            • Support existing client environments, troubleshoot production issues, and implement sustainable solutions

            • Manage and implement customer change requests while advising clients on technical best practices

              Other

              • Perform ad hoc tasks as assigned by the