Senior Software Developer

In brief

**Overview** This role is for a Senior Software Developer, specifically a Senior Java Developer, at Sabenza IT & Recruitment. The position involves owning the development, maintenance, and production support of enterprise Java applications and integrations within a telecommunications and value-added services environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for building and supporting systems to ensure reliable messaging and data flow between platforms, while also safeguarding downstream services during changes. **What you will do** * Design, develop, and enhance Java-based enterprise applications. * Work extensively with J2EE and Spring. * Build and maintain enterprise integrations using Apache Camel. * Develop and support messaging integrations with RabbitMQ and/or ActiveMQ. * Write and optimise SQL queries for performance and reliability. * Work in Linux environments and troubleshoot production issues. * Participate in testing, code reviews, and deployments. * Collaborate with technical teams and business stakeholders. * Ensure applications remain stable, scalable, and maintainable. * Document changes, configuration, and handover notes so others can support the work. **Requirements (from the original advert)** Must-have experience: * 5+ years of professional Java development experience. * Strong, production-level Java / J2EE and Spring experience. * Solid SQL skills (writing and optimising queries). * Linux experience. * Hands-on experience with enterprise integrations. * Experience with RabbitMQ and/or ActiveMQ. * Apache Camel experience. * Good understanding of software development practices (testing, code review, deployment). Nice to have: * Telecommunications or OSS/BSS experience. * Experience in high-volume transactional environments. * Production support experience. * Additional messaging or integration technologies. * Basic HTML/CSS. * Exposure to monitoring, logging, and alerting in production. **Who should apply** This role is suitable for an experienced Senior Java Developer with at least 5 years of professional experience, possessing strong production-level Java, J2EE, and Spring skills. Candidates should have solid SQL and Linux experience, along with hands-on experience in enterprise integrations, specifically with Apache Camel and messaging technologies like RabbitMQ or ActiveMQ. A good understanding of software development practices (testing, code review, deployment) is essential. Ideal candidates may also have experience in telecommunications or OSS/BSS, high-volume transactional environments, production support, and familiarity with monitoring, logging, and alerting. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.jobmail.co.za/jobs/it-computer/other-it-computer/johannesburg/senior-software-developer-id-7600394 Source: jobmail

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• At least 5 years of experience.

• Java
• SQL
• Linux

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