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• Strong understanding of the Java programming language and its ecosystem
• Object-oriented programming, data structures and algorithms.
• Popular Java web frameworks such as Spring Boot, Hibernate and JSF.
• Java development tools such as Eclipse, IntelliJ IDEA, and Apache Maven.
• Relational databases, including MySQL and PostgreSQL.
• Knowledge of version control, using Git and Bitbucket.
• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies.
• The Java SE (Standard Edition) platform.
• Developing and deploying applications in a cloud-based environment like AWS, Azure or GCP.

Java developer salaries can vary widely depending on company size, industry, individual experience, and skills, as well as type of work. These factors all influence the salary a company will offer to a prospective hire.

That said, check out our detailed breakdown for Java developer salaries in South Africa.

View our developer salary hub for more salary information, including programming languages, industry and frameworks.

To write a job description for a Java developer, check out our guide on creating a role scorecard here, and use our downloadable scorecard template.

By putting together a good role scorecard, it will be easier to come up with the practical definition of the right person for the role you are trying to fill. You are then ready to set up your public-facing job advert.

It's easier than ever to tap into a global pool of tech talent, and South Africa offers a thriving marketplace of developers. For employers, hiring Java developers in South Africa provides several advantages:

• A large talent pool with an estimated 121 000 developers in the country.
• World-class quality with developers that code in widely-used languages and frameworks, and a growing line-up of successful tech startups.
• A diverse talent pool that helps to avoid groupthink and drive more profitable businesses.
• Lower employment costs comparing favourably to more expensive markets like the UK and the Netherlands.‍

Read more:

• Get more details on the benefits of hiring South African developers.
• Get additional South African developer hiring resources.
• Read about other hiring teams that successfully hired South African developers, like Albatros, TROOP, Equal Experts, and xneelo