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Full Stack Developer/ Architecture Lead

Hire Resolve is currently seeking a highly skilled and experienced Full Stack Developer/ Architecture Lead to join our client's team. As the Full Stack Developer/ Architecture Lead, you will play a key role in designing and developing robust and scalable software solutions. You will also be responsible for ...

Lead Guidewire Developer: Mentorship & Cloud

A leading insurance provider in Bellville is seeking a Lead Developer to guide a team and ensure high-quality software solutions. You will mentor developers, maintain applications, and foster adherence to best practices in a collaborative Agile environment. Candidates must have a relevant IT qualification and 7+ ...

Lead Salesforce Developer (ZA based)

What We’re Looking For As a CRM Engineer III Software Developer at 2U, you will be a key technical leader, responsible for guiding a team of engineers and administrators in developing and maintaining the critical business systems that support our prestigious university partners. You will leverage ...

Lead Salesforce Developer (ZA based)

At 2U, we are all in on purpose. We are motivated by our mission – to eliminate the back row in education – and connected by our shared passion to deliver world‑class digital education at scale. As the parent company of edX, the world’s leading online learning platform, 2U powers more than 4,000 online hig ...

Lead android developer hybrid centurion

Lead Android Developer - Hybrid - Centurion IT - Software Development Pretoria/Centurion - Gauteng - South Africa Environment A leading Security Solutions provider in Centurion is seeking a highly experienced and skilled Lead native Android Developer (Kotlin/Compose) to join their team and lead the development o ...

Oracle fusion technical lead/developer

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Technical Lead Engineer with over 10 years of experience in Oracle technologies, including Oracle Fusion, Oracle ERP, and Oracle Integration Cloud (OIC). The ideal candidate must have a strong technical background (not functional), along with proven leadership experience ...

Lead android developer hybrid centurion

Lead Android Developer - Hybrid - Centurion IT - Software Development Pretoria/Centurion - Gauteng - South Africa Environment A leading Security Solutions provider in Centurion is seeking a highly experienced and skilled Lead native Android Developer (Kotlin/Compose) to join their team and lead the development o ...

Senior software developer & technical lead

The purpose of this position is to develop solutions by guiding development of program specifications; overseeing testing efforts; leading programmers. The purpose of this position is to develop solutions through the involvement in various aspects of the software development lifecycle including requirements capt ...

Full Stack Developer/ Architecture Lead

Hire Resolve is currently seeking a highly skilled and experienced Full Stack Developer/ Architecture Lead to join our client's team. As the Full Stack Developer/ Architecture Lead, you will play a key role in designing and developing robust and scalable software solutions. You will also be responsible for ...

Senior Software Developer (Tech Lead)

A unique opportunity to join a JSE listed financial organisation that continually delivers excellent results and growth that exceeds all competitors in the market. Become part of a team working on Key projects in the organisation's Wealth Management in Partnership with business stakeholders to deliver great v ...

Senior Software Developer & Technical Lead

The purpose of this position is to develop solutions by guiding development of program specifications; overseeing testing efforts; leading programmers. The purpose of this position is to develop solutions through the involvement in various aspects of the software development lifecycle including req ...

Senior .NET Developer & Tech Lead

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Senior Developer based in Centurion, South Africa. The successful candidate will have over 5 years of hands-on experience with .NET technologies, strong problem-solving abilities, and a solid understanding of database management. Responsibilities include ensuring pr ...

Senior C# Developer — Lead & Mentor

A prominent recruitment agency is seeking a skilled Senior C# Developer in Port Elizabeth. You will design, code, test, and debug applications using C#. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions and mentor junior developers. A Bachelor's degree and 5 years' experience are required, ...

Full Stack Developer/ Architecture Lead

Overview Hire Resolve is currently seeking a highly skilled and experienced Full Stack Developer/ Architecture Lead to join our client’s team. As the Full Stack Developer/ Architecture Lead, you will play a key role in designing and developing robust and scalable software solutions ...

Senior Software Developer (Tech Lead)

SUMMARY: A unique opportunity to join a JSE listed financial organisation that continually delivers excellent results and growth that exceeds all competitors in the market. Become part of a team working on Key projects in the organisation's Wealth Management in Partnership with bus ...

Senior (C#) Developer Team Lead

Job Description Are you a Senior Developer Team Lead based in Pretoria, seeking a new and challenging opportunity? This may be the position you have been searching for! Requirements: •7+ Years Software Development Experience (C#) •At least 3 Year in a Senior ...

Senior (C#) Developer Team Lead

Job Description Are you a Senior Developer Team Lead based in Pretoria, seeking a new and challenging opportunity? This may be the position you have been searching for! Requirements: •7+ Years Software Development Experience (C#) •At least 3 Year in a Senior ...

Application Architect/Lead Developer .Net

Job Description Are you an Application Architect/Lead Developer based in Cape Town, seeking a new and challenging opportunity? This may be the position you have been searching for! Requirements: •Experience in Microsoft Software Development •.Net •C ...

Java Software Engineer — Build Scalable, Cloud Ready Apps

A leading technology firm is seeking an experienced Intermediate Software Developer with a strong background in Java. The role involves developing, maintaining, and enhancing software applications while collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet client requirements. Candidates should have 3-5 years of sof ...

Senior Java Spring Engineer – Security Mentor (8 Month)

A leading recruitment agency is looking for experienced Senior Java Developers for a short-term contract role. The Software Developer II will be responsible for realizing detailed designs through programming and configuration, while also providing mentorship to other developers. Ideal candidates should have a so ...

Senior Java Engineer Fintech Backend & Cloud (AWS)

A fintech startup in South Africa is seeking a Java Developer to maintain and enhance back-end services. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of Java experience and a strong understanding of Agile principles. Responsibilities include implementing new features, managing the SDLC, and ensuring code quali ...

Senior Java Engineer Fintech Backend & Cloud (AWS)

A fintech startup in South Africa is seeking a Java Developer to maintain and enhance back-end services. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of Java experience and a strong understanding of Agile principles. Responsibilities include implementing new features, managing the SDLC, and ensuring code quali ...

Senior Java Engineer Fintech Backend & Cloud (AWS)

A fintech startup in South Africa is seeking a Java Developer to maintain and enhance back-end services. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of Java experience and a strong understanding of Agile principles. Responsibilities include implementing new features, managing the SDLC, and ensuring code quali ...

Senior Java Engineer Fintech Backend & Cloud (AWS)

A fintech startup in South Africa is seeking a Java Developer to maintain and enhance back-end services. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of Java experience and a strong understanding of Agile principles. Responsibilities include implementing new features, managing the SDLC, and ensuring code quali ...

Senior Java Engineer Fintech Backend & Cloud (AWS)

A fintech startup in South Africa is seeking a Java Developer to maintain and enhance back-end services. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of Java experience and a strong understanding of Agile principles. Responsibilities include implementing new features, managing the SDLC, and ensuring code quali ...

Senior Java Engineer Fintech Backend & Cloud (AWS)

A fintech startup in South Africa is seeking a Java Developer to maintain and enhance back-end services. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of Java experience and a strong understanding of Agile principles. Responsibilities include implementing new features, managing the SDLC, and ensuring code quali ...

Senior Java Engineer Fintech Backend & Cloud (AWS)

A fintech startup in South Africa is seeking a Java Developer to maintain and enhance back-end services. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of Java experience and a strong understanding of Agile principles. Responsibilities include implementing new features, managing the SDLC, and ensuring code quali ...

Senior Java EE Backend Lead REST, CI/CD, UNIX

A reputable tech company in Centurion is seeking a talented Senior Java Developer with strong skills in Java EE and back-end development. The ideal candidate should have 5-7 years of experience and be adept in agile methodologies. This role involves gathering user requirements, developing high-quality applicatio ...

Java Backend Engineer: REST APIs & Services

A technology-focused organization in Randburg is seeking a skilled Java Developer to enhance their back-end systems. The ideal candidate will have over 3 years of Java experience, strong knowledge of OOP principles, and familiarity with RESTful APIs and SQL databases. You will collaborate with various teams to e ...

Senior Java Engineer Fintech Backend & Cloud (AWS)

A fintech startup in South Africa is seeking a Java Developer to maintain and enhance back-end services. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of Java experience and a strong understanding of Agile principles. Responsibilities include implementing new features, managing the SDLC, and ensuring code quali ...

Senior Java Engineer Fintech Backend & Cloud (AWS)

A fintech startup in South Africa is seeking a Java Developer to maintain and enhance back-end services. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of Java experience and a strong understanding of Agile principles. Responsibilities include implementing new features, managing the SDLC, and ensuring code quali ...

Java & Cloud Engineer — Hybrid Backend Builder

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Java Software Developer / Cloud Engineer in South Africa. The ideal candidate will develop backend and frontend user stories, liaise with stakeholders, and participate in Scrum ceremonies. Candidates should have at least 5 years of experience with Java, cloud architectur ...

Senior Java Full Stack Engineer: Cloud & Kubernetes

A leading global consulting firm is seeking a skilled Java Developer based in Gauteng to architect and develop quality solutions. The role demands extensive experience in Java programming and proficiency in cloud technologies, as well as a solid understanding of agile methodologies. Candidates should possess str ...

Senior Java Engineer — Spring Boot & Microservices

A leading finance recruitment agency is looking for a Java Developer in South Africa, Wes-Kaap. The ideal candidate should have over 4 years of Java development experience, with strong skills in Spring and Spring Boot. Familiarity with RESTful APIs and SQL databases is essential. This role involves working in a ...

Senior Java Engineer AWS Microservices, Spring Boot Hybrid

A technology company in Cape Town is seeking a Senior Full Stack Java Developer for a 6-month hybrid contract. Candidates should have over 5 years of Java development experience, particularly with Spring Boot and AWS. You will design and implement scalable microservices, collaborate with teams on CI/CD processes ...

Senior Java Engineer Fintech Backend & Cloud (AWS)

A fintech startup in South Africa is seeking a Java Developer to maintain and enhance back-end services. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of Java experience and a strong understanding of Agile principles. Responsibilities include implementing new features, managing the SDLC, and ensuring code quali ...

Remote full stack developer — real time data & ml

A data analytics company in Cape Town is looking for a full-stack developer to enhance their web applications. The role involves processing real-time data streams and developing both front-end and back-end functionalities. Candidates should have strong coding skills in frameworks like Java and Java Script, and e ...

Remote full stack developer — real time data & ml

A data analytics company in Cape Town is looking for a full-stack developer to enhance their web applications. The role involves processing real-time data streams and developing both front-end and back-end functionalities. Candidates should have strong coding skills in frameworks like Java and Java Script, and e ...

Remote full stack developer — real time data & ml

A data analytics company in Cape Town is looking for a full-stack developer to enhance their web applications. The role involves processing real-time data streams and developing both front-end and back-end functionalities. Candidates should have strong coding skills in frameworks like Java and Java Script, and e ...

Senior java full stack engineer: cloud, apis & scale

A digital services and technology engineering company located in Johannesburg is seeking a Senior Java Developer to build scalable solutions. This key role involves developing back-end services with Java, designing responsive web applications with React, and managing databases. The ideal candidate should have ov ...

Senior java engineer fintech backend & cloud (aws)

A fintech startup in South Africa is seeking a Java Developer to maintain and enhance back-end services. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of Java experience and a strong understanding of Agile principles. Responsibilities include implementing new features, managing the SDLC, and ensuring code quali ...

Java & cloud engineer — hybrid backend builder

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Java Software Developer / Cloud Engineer in South Africa. The ideal candidate will develop backend and frontend user stories, liaise with stakeholders, and participate in Scrum ceremonies. Candidates should have at least 5 years of experience with Java, cloud architectur ...

Remote senior java dev for data & aws backend

A tech consulting company is seeking a Senior Java Developer to support a high-impact client engagement. This remote position requires expertise in Java, SQL, and AWS services. The successful candidate will build and maintain backend systems, deliver data workflows, and collaborate with stakeholders to enhance p ...

Senior java engineer aws microservices, spring boot hybrid

A technology company in Cape Town is seeking a Senior Full Stack Java Developer for a 6-month hybrid contract. Candidates should have over 5 years of Java development experience, particularly with Spring Boot and AWS. You will design and implement scalable microservices, collaborate with teams on CI/CD processes ...

Remote senior java dev for data & aws backend

A tech consulting company is seeking a Senior Java Developer to support a high-impact client engagement. This remote position requires expertise in Java, SQL, and AWS services. The successful candidate will build and maintain backend systems, deliver data workflows, and collaborate with stakeholders to enhance p ...

Remote senior java dev for data & aws backend

A tech consulting company is seeking a Senior Java Developer to support a high-impact client engagement. This remote position requires expertise in Java, SQL, and AWS services. The successful candidate will build and maintain backend systems, deliver data workflows, and collaborate with stakeholders to enhance p ...

Remote senior java dev for data & aws backend

A tech consulting company is seeking a Senior Java Developer to support a high-impact client engagement. This remote position requires expertise in Java, SQL, and AWS services. The successful candidate will build and maintain backend systems, deliver data workflows, and collaborate with stakeholders to enhance p ...

Senior java engineer fintech backend & cloud (aws)

A fintech startup in South Africa is seeking a Java Developer to maintain and enhance back-end services. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of Java experience and a strong understanding of Agile principles. Responsibilities include implementing new features, managing the SDLC, and ensuring code quali ...

Senior java engineer fintech backend & cloud (aws)

A fintech startup in South Africa is seeking a Java Developer to maintain and enhance back-end services. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of Java experience and a strong understanding of Agile principles. Responsibilities include implementing new features, managing the SDLC, and ensuring code quali ...

Senior Full Stack Java Engineer — Cape Town

A recruitment agency seeks a skilled Senior Full Stack Java Developer to join a dynamic team in Cape Town. This role involves developing both front-end and back-end website applications, writing APIs, and ensuring responsive design across devices. Ideal candidates will have experience with Java, cloud computing, ...

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