Java Software Developer

Johannesburg, GP, ZA, South Africa

Job Description

Employment Type




Contract

Experience




5 to 25 years

Salary




Negotiable

Job Published




30 October 2025

Job Reference No.




2095473992


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PBT Group is seeking an experienced

Automation Solutions Developer

to design, develop, and implement automation solutions that enhance digital business processes and deliver seamless customer experiences.



The successful candidate will be responsible for developing high-quality, optimised automation code using

Java (Spring Boot)

and

Python (LangChain or similar frameworks)

, leveraging

cloud-based platforms

for integration and automation. This role requires a solid understanding of the

software development lifecycle

, automation frameworks, and continuous integration/deployment (CI/CD) practices.

Key Responsibilities



Design, develop, and implement automation solutions to improve business process efficiency and digital interaction. Build and maintain high-quality, optimised, and error-free automation code in line with business requirements. Collaborate with feature teams to deliver automation solutions for business processes within agreed timelines. Provide maintenance and operational support for production environments in accordance with defined SLAs. Participate in solution design sessions, testing, and deployment activities within DevOps environments. Ensure all automation and integration developments meet performance, scalability, and security standards. Utilise cloud services and functions (Azure Functions or AWS Lambda) to implement automation workflows. Implement and manage CI/CD pipelines and version control using GitHub or Azure DevOps.

Deliverables



Delivery of automation code adhering to quality and performance standards. Implementation of key automation workflows across business processes. Maintenance and operational support for deployed automation solutions within SLA parameters.

Acceptance Criteria



Delivery of automation solutions that meet business-defined quality, functionality, and performance standards. Full compliance with organisational governance, security, and SDLC requirements. Timely and effective resolution of production issues and delivery within committed timelines.

Required Skills & Experience



5+ years' experience

in software development or automation engineering. Strong proficiency in: +

Java

with

Spring Boot


+

Python

(experience with

LangChain

or similar frameworks preferred)
+

Cloud services:

Azure Functions (preferred) or AWS Lambda
+

Version control:

GitHub or Azure DevOps
+

CI/CD pipelines:

preferably using Azure DevOps
Excellent understanding of the

software development lifecycle (SDLC)

, including testing, deployment, and maintenance. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively within agile or DevOps teams.

Optional:

Experience with Microsoft Power Automate will be advantageous.

Minimum Qualifications



Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.

Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900)

or

AWS Cloud Practitioner

certification required.

In order to comply with the POPI Act, for future career opportunities, we require your permission to maintain your personal details on our database. By completing and returning this form you give PBT your consent*

If you have not received any feedback after 2 weeks, please consider you application as unsuccessful.*

Skills


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CI/CDCloud ComputingDevOpsGitHubJavaMicrosoft AzurePython

Industries


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Financial ServicesBankingInformation Technology (IT)

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1575602
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Johannesburg, GP, ZA, South Africa
  • Education
    Not mentioned