Java Developer

Key Purpose
Designs, develops, and implements Java applications to support business requirements. Follows approved life cycle
methodologies, creates design documents, writes code and performs unit and functional testing of software.
Contributes to the overall architecture and standards.

Areas of responsibility may include but not limited to
• Work closely with business analysts to analyse and understand the business requirements and business case, in
order to produce simple, cost effective and innovative solution designs
• Implement the designed solutions in the required development language (typically Java) in accordance with best
practices, processes, tools and frameworks
• Testing the quality of produced software thoroughly through participation in code reviews, the use of static code
analysis tools, creation and execution of unit tests, functional regression tests, load tests and stress tests and
evaluating the results of performance metrics collected on the software.
• Participate in feasibility studies, proof of concepts, JAD sessions, estimation and costing sessions, evaluate and
review programming methods, tools and standards, etc.
• Maintain the system in production and provide support in the form of query resolution and defect fixes
• Prepare the necessary technical documentation including payload definitions, class diagrams, activity diagrams,
ERDs, operational and support documentation, etc
• Driving the skills development of team members, coaching of team members for performance and coaching on
career development, recruitment, staff training, performance management, etc

Education and Experience
Education:
Required:
• Matric
• Bsc/BEng Degree or Diploma in Information Technology or Computer Science or equivalent
Experience:
• 6 - 10 years’ experience developing Java applications