Job Description

We are looking for a Senior Java Developer who is passionate about technology and delighting our clients, to join our Technical Consulting team.

Our projects include developing custom software, maintaining and supporting software systems, and developing systems integration. Our local and international clients come from various industries, including financial and insurance, retail, media and supply chain.

Main Responsibilities will include

The responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following key deliverables:

• Technical architectural design

• Develop and document design, source code and technical architecture

• Maintain and manage existing source code

• Design, develop and implement solutions to users' needs and requirements

• Review and improvise code

• Run tests and fix bugs

• Coordinate with architects and business analysts to determine functionalities

• Develop technical solutions to complex business problems

• Design and develop technical solutions for enterprise-level projects

• Design and develop data analysis solutions

• Design and develop logical and physical data models that meet application requirements

• Design and develop continuous integration and continuous deployment pipelines

Qualifications and Experience required

• You have completed a relevant 3/4-year technical diploma or degree (Honours or postgraduate degree preferred), or relevant work experience.

• You have a strong theoretical programming grounding.

• You have 5 years or more hands-on development experience, preferably in the fin-tech industry.

Desirable, but not Essential:

• You posses Oracle Java SE 7/8 Programmer certification.

• You have working knowledge of DB2.

• You have working knowledge of Spring Boot, Java 7/8, JPA/Hibernate, Object-Oriented Programming, GIT, Jenkins/CICD

Personal Attributes

• You have a knack for picking up new technologies

• You love to find easier ways of doing things

• A problem solver with excellent communication skills

• Passionate about technology

• Comprehensive thought and error handling solutions

• Analytical as well as strong development skills

• Delivery focused with attention detail

• Able to work in projects (multi-task) environment

• Responsive to change

Who we are

Saratoga is a company filled with like-minded individuals who deliver quality solution delivery services and are motivated to make a positive impact in the world through technology. We partner with our global client base to deliver innovative business and technology solutions to market fast, cost-effectively and ethically.

As a values-driven organisation, our values of People Matter, Mutual Respect and Personal Excellence guide us in how we work with our clients, business partners and each other. We offer our people a well-rounded work experience. From training, career development and tech talks to help our staff develop their skills and knowledge. To virtual and in-person socials to give our teams the opportunities to connect, and reward and recognition programmes to celebrate the awesome work and achievements of our people.

While we offer remote working, we are a consulting company, so you may be required to work from the client site occasionally. We strive to provide innovative solutions and inspire each other to be the best we can be. If you're looking to join an organisation where people really do matter, take a look at our open roles:

Our benefits

• 20 Leave days per year
• Mentoring and career growth opportunities
• Work remotely from anywhere in South Africa (role and client dependent)
• Study leave to write examinations
• Competitive salary
• Contributory pension scheme with life assurance of 5 x annual salary
• Employee referral scheme
• Saratoga reward and recognition programme

Employment Equity requirement

Employment Equity candidates and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Saratoga is an equal opportunities employer. We believe that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age, sex, disability, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief. The relevant laws and principles associated with Employment Equity and Black Economic Empowerment will be considered when appointing potential candidates.

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*interviews for this position will commence in January 2024

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