Wits Innovation Lab is seeking a skilled and motivated Java Developer with strong hands-on experience in Spring Boot and Microservices Architecture. The ideal candidate should be proficient in backend development, RESTful API design, and database management. Experience in the banking domain and a willingness to travel will be considered a plus.

Key Responsibilities :

- Develop, test, and maintain high-quality backend services and REST APIs using Java and Spring Boot

- Design scalable and robust microservices architecture

- Work with SQL databases to design schemas, write queries, and optimize performance

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams for requirements gathering, development, and deployment

- Maintain code quality through Git/version control practices

- Troubleshoot and debug issues across development, test, and production environments

- Stay updated with emerging trends and technologies in backend development

Required Skills :

- Strong knowledge of Core Java and OOPs principles

- Hands-on experience with Spring Boot framework

- Expertise in building and consuming REST APIs

- Good understanding of SQL and Database Management

- Familiarity with Git and version control systems

- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills

- Banking domain experience is a plus

- Willingness to travel, if needed

Nice to Have :

- Exposure to containerization tools (e.g., Docker)

- Experience with CI/CD pipelines

- Familiarity with Agile development methodologies