PathCare is a leading medical diagnostic services provider. Digital systems drive our specimen journeys from request, specimen collection, processing in high-tech laboratories to dataanalysis andvalue-adding reporting toassistclinical decision making. Join us for a major systems-renewal project! We areseekinga passionate and skilledSpring Boot (Java) andSQL Backend Developer to join our technical team. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in building scalable backend systems and designing robust APIs. You will play a crucial role in designing, developing, testing, and deploying high-quality enterprise and client-facing applications, delivering seamless user experiences and robust backend functionality. This position will be based in Cape Town, South Africa Key responsibilities Develop andmaintainbackend services usingSpring Boot. Design, build, andoptimizeSQL queries, stored procedures, and database structures. Build andmaintainRESTful APIs for internal and external integrations. Work closely withfrontend andmobile teams to deliver complete solutions. Write high-quality, secure, reusable, and well-documented code that conforms to PathCare standards. Participate in code reviews. Maintain applicationsandprovidetechnical support. Provide detailed estimates of work and ensure features are delivered on time. Create andmaintainnecessary software design and architecture documentation. Key competency requirements Solid workingexperiencewithJava 8or higher,Spring boot ,RESTful and/orSOAP services. A strong understanding ofmicroservices architecture. ExperiencewithTest Driven Development. Experience workingwithSQL/NoSQL databases. Knowledge ofsecurity best practices. Familiarity withAngular or other frontendframeworks. Experience working withMongo database. ExperienceworkingwithInterSystems IRIS / CacheObjectScript. Familiarity with health-orientedprotocols- HL7, DICOM, FHIR, XML. Experience working with tools likeGit , Jenkins, docker, flywayandJira. Experience withKeycloak setup and integration. Personal profile Minimum of5 years post-qualification relevant experiencerequiredwith abachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field. Excellent interpersonal and analytical skills. An innovative and creative thinker with a passion for staying ahead of current industry trends. Proven delivery record and the ability to work effectively without close supervision. What we offer (Our employee value proposition) Competitive remuneration. A friendly, collaborative, innovative, and inclusive work culture where your input matters. Work with modern tech on meaningful, impactful apps. PathCare is committed to achieving its Employment Equity targets in the pursuit of excellence and diversity. Candidates from designated groups are strongly encouraged to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr