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Java Software Engineer – Standard Bank of South Africa

Standard Bank
Johannesburg • Gauteng
Full-time
Mid
Posted March 19th, 2026

About the role

Standard Bank of South Africa is hiring a Java Software Engineer to design, build, and maintain backend systems within a modern engineering environment. You’ll work with Java, Spring Boot, and cloud technologies to deliver scalable banking solutions. 🧾 Key Responsibilities 👨‍💻 Software Development Design, code, test, and maintain Java applications Develop backend services using Spring / Spring Boot Debug and optimise system performance 🔗 API & Microservices Build and consume REST APIs Work within a microservices architecture Integrate systems across platforms 🚀 DevOps & Agile Apply modern engineering practices (Agile, DevOps) Contribute to CI/CD pipelines Follow coding standards and best 🧠 Technical Skills Java (Core + Spring Boot) API Engineering Cloud Computing (AWS) CI/CD & Automation Microservices 💡 Soft Skills Attention to detail Communication Problem-solving Documentation

Requirements

  • ✔ Qualification:
  • Degree in Information Technology
  • ✔ Experience:
  • 5–7 years software engineering
  • 5+ years Java (Java 8+)
  • Experience with Spring / Spring Boot
  • 8–10 years broader engineering exposure
  • ✔ Must Have:
  • AWS / Cloud experience
  • REST API development
  • Microservices architecture