Java Systems Lead

Pillango Placements • South-Africa, gauteng • Posted June 03, 2026

About the Role

Duties / Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and mentor a team of developers to deliver high-quality, maintainable, and scalable software.
  • Plan releases, prioritize development tasks, and collaborate with project managers to meet deadlines.
  • Design and develop core systems, APIs, and features, ensuring future-proof and extensible architectures.
  • Work hands-on with Java, web front-end technologies, and cloud-based environments.
  • Select frameworks, libraries, and technologies for new products; research and prototype emerging tech.
  • Coordinate with DevOps for testing, deployment, and smooth operation of production systems.

Requirements

  • 7+ years of Java development experience.
  • Experience with cloud platforms (Azure and/or AWS), system and API design.
  • Strong knowledge of software patterns, best practices, and modular design.
  • Web front-end development experience.
  • Passion for inn...