Job Description

Join Us as an Intermediate/Senior Java Developer with Angular

Imagine working alongside some of South Africa's brightest minds, creating innovative solutions that reshape industries and enhance society. At Saratoga, you'll collaborate on diverse projects, tackling complex business challenges and building skills that propel your career forward. Here, your contributions will make an impact--on our clients, your teammates, and your own professional growth.

What You'll Be Doing

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

What We're Looking For

We're seeking a skilled developer with strong expertise in Java and Angular. The ideal candidate will meet the following criteria:


You have completed a relevant 3/4-year technical diploma or degree (Honours or postgraduate degree preferred), or relevant work experience. You are certified as an Oracle Java SE 7/8 Programmer. You have a strong theoretical programming grounding. You have 5 years or more hands-on development experience in the fin-tech industry. Proficient in

Java 7/8, Angular, and Spring Boot

. Practical experience with

relational databases

and

ORM frameworks

(e.g.,

JPA/Hibernate

). Familiarity with

Object-Oriented Programming

(OOP), Git, and CI/CD tools such as Jenkins.

If you bring skills in the following areas, that's a bonus:

Azure DevOps, AWS ECS, PostgreSQL, Rest API, Soap API

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

Why Join Us?

Be part of a team that values collaboration, innovation, and excellence. Work on impactful projects that shape the future of business and society. Gain exposure to asset management systems and enterprise-level solutions. Develop professionally in an environment that champions growth and learning. Enjoy the flexibility and responsiveness of a dynamic workplace.

Nice-to-Have Experience

Exposure to asset management systems and processes. Experience with Customer Instruction Processing applications or similar enterprise-level systems. Familiarity with high-stress operational environments and the ability to navigate them effectively.

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 otherWe 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.



At Saratoga, we prioritise flexibility in our work arrangements, embracing both remote and hybrid models to cater to our staff's preferences. However, as a consulting firm, there are instances when on-site presence at the client's location becomes essential for project success and client collaboration.



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: www.saratoga.co.za/careers/

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.

POPI

Saratoga is POPIA (Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013) compliant, and all personal information is protected according to legislation. By applying for any of our available vacancies, you give Saratoga consent to process your Personal Information for Recruitment Purposes, according to the POPI ACT, 2013. If you have any concerns regarding your Personal Information and our compliance towards the legislation, you are welcome to request our Privacy Policy, or follow this link to view it: https://saratogasoftware.com/privacy-policy/