Java software engineer

Overview

We are currently seeking experienced Senior Java Developers to join our client in the financial services sector on a 12-month contract basis. This opportunity is based in Johannesburg and offers a hybrid working model. This role is ideal for a strong backend developer with deep Java and Spring expertise who thrives in building secure, scalable, high-performance systems within a regulated environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain mission-critical financial systems
• Build secure, scalable backend services supporting high transaction volumes
• Develop and maintain RESTful APIs and event-driven services (Kafka)
• Deploy and manage applications in Kubernetes-based environments
• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure automation
• Ensure compliance with financial industry security and governance standards
• Participate in architecture discussions and technical design decisions
• Troubleshoot production issues and optimise system performance
• Collaborate closely with Dev Ops, QA, Product, and business stakeholders
• Continuously improve system reliability, observability, and resilience

Requirements

• 5+ years’ experience in software development
• Strong hands-on experience with Java
• Experience working with Kubernetes (k8s)
• Experience with Node.js with Type Script
• Experience with Docker / containerised deployments
• Solid experience with the Spring Framework (Spring Boot preferred) and Kotlin
• Experience designing and developing RESTful APIs and microservices
• Cloud experience with AWS
• Infrastructure as Code using Terraform
• Experience with AWS Aurora Postgre SQL
• Experience working with Kafka
• Strong understanding of object-oriented programming and design patterns
• Familiarity with Git and CI/CD pipelines
• Experience working in Agile environments
• Exposure to financial services systems or regulated environments advantageous

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