Zensar

Global IT services for digital transformation

Java Developer

Backend EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeSouth AfricaNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

At least 5 years of professional software engineering experience.
Strong proficiency in Java 18+ and Spring Boot, with solid object-oriented design skills.
Hands-on experience with Azure cloud services, including Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) and Azure SQL, and Azure DevOps.
A deep understanding of REST APIs, microservices, and asynchronous programming.
Proficiency in SQL and relational database concepts.
Experience with Docker containers and modern continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines.
Knowledge of secure API authentication using OAuth2/OpenID Connect.
Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code tools such as Terraform or Bicep.
Exposure to event-driven or message-based architectures.
Ability to write unit tests and use test-automation frameworks such as JUnit and Mockito.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and optimize backend services using Java 18+ and Spring Boot.
Build RESTful APIs following domain-driven design and clean-architecture principles.
Deploy and manage applications on Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) and Azure SQL.
Create and maintain CI/CD pipelines in Azure DevOps for build, test, and release.
Collaborate with engineers, quality assurance, and product teams in an Agile environment.
Conduct code reviews, write technical documentation, and mentor junior developers.
Monitor performance, implement observability, and drive reliability improvements.
Apply secure coding practices, including OAuth2/OpenID Connect for API authentication.
Automate infrastructure provisioning using infrastructure-as-code tools such as Terraform or Bicep, where applicable.
Contribute to continuous improvement of engineering standards and best practices.

Zensar Technologies Limited is seeking a highly skilled Senior Java Engineer to join its Technology team. The role involves designing, building, and maintaining high‑quality, scalable backend systems using Java 18+ and Spring Boot, deploying on Azure, and collaborating across cross‑functional Agile teams to deliver business‑critical platforms.

5+ years of professional software engineering experience.
Strong proficiency in Java 18+ and Spring Boot with solid OOP design skills.
Hands‑on experience with Azure cloud services (AKS, Azure SQL) and Azure DevOps.
Deep understanding of REST APIs, microservices, and asynchronous programming.
Proficiency in SQL and relational database concepts.
Experience with Docker containers and modern CI/CD pipelines.
Knowledge of secure API authentication (OAuth2/OpenID Connect).
Familiarity with infrastructure‑as‑code tools such as Terraform or Bicep.
Exposure to event‑driven or message‑based architectures.
Ability to write unit tests and use test‑automation frameworks (e.g., JUnit, Mockito).

Design, develop, and optimize backend services using Java 18+ and Spring Boot.
Build RESTful APIs following domain‑driven design and clean‑architecture principles.
Deploy and manage applications on Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) and Azure SQL.
Create and maintain CI/CD pipelines in Azure DevOps for build, test, and release.
Collaborate with cross‑functional teams (engineers, QA, product) in an Agile environment.
Conduct code reviews, write technical documentation, and mentor junior developers.
Monitor performance, implement observability, and drive reliability improvements.
Apply secure coding practices, including OAuth2/OpenID Connect for API authentication.
Automate infrastructure provisioning using IaC tools (Terraform/Bicep) where applicable.
Contribute to continuous improvement of engineering standards and best practices.

About the Company

Zensar

Global IT services for digital transformation

Digital solutions and IT services company that partners with global organizations to drive digital transformation. Its offerings include intelligent automation, analytics, hyperconverged infrastructure, and digital application development and maintenance, delivered through long-term contracts, project-based engagements, and managed services. Indigo Slate handles virtual event creation. Zensar’s Living AI integrates artificial intelligence into business processes to boost outcomes. Unlike many competitors, it emphasizes reducing capital expenditure (Capex) and operating expenditure (Opex), simplifying vendor management, and improving efficiency through automation. The overall goal is to help clients adapt to the digital landscape, optimize technology infrastructure, and achieve higher operational efficiency.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Pune, India
Founded: 1991

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