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...