Senior Java Engineer

Senior Java Engineer required in South Africa (Remote).

Are you a Java expert with a love for solving real-world challenges? Ready to flex your back-end muscles on complex, large-scale systems — without leaving your home?

We’re looking for a Senior Java Engineer to join a global FinTech team building powerful, multi-market financial systems for clients across the world. You’ll work alongside talented engineers on scalable microservices and robust integrations that keep stockbroking and wealth management operations running smoothly.

Type : Permanent – Remote in South Africa.

Salary : Up to R100k pm (Depending on experience).

What you’ll be doing :

• Designing and building secure, scalable back-end services using Java and Spring Boot
• Creating and maintaining RESTful APIs
• Integrating with messaging tools like Kafka or RabbitMQ
• Working with both relational and NoSQL databases (think Postgres, Cassandra, OpenSearch)
• Streaming data and managing workflows using Kafka and Apache Airflow
• Building testable, reliable systems using JUnit, TestContainers, and BDD tools
• Ensuring strong observability using tools like Prometheus and Grafana
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams across time zones

What you bring :

Why you’ll love this role :

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