Backend Engineer, FinTech Payments (Crypto/Fiat) | Hybrid

Hb Tech; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A tech company based in Cape Town is seeking a Software Engineer specializing in backend development. This role will involve collaborating with product teams, advocating for effective solutions, and developing quality code for financial services, especially in the FinTech sector. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in Java and Spring Boot and excellent problem-solving skills. The company offers a competitive salary, hybrid working, and opportunities for meaningful ownership through its employee option scheme.

Benefits

Fair and competitive salary

Employee option scheme

Flexible working hours

Opportunities to travel

Inclusive team culture

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a solid backend developer in a similar role, preferably in FinTech.
• Expertise in Java and Spring Boot.
• Experience in building and maintaining APIs and services.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with product team to iterate fast and deliver results.
• Translate technical details for non-technical stakeholders.
• Develop future-proof products focusing on quality code.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

API development

Problem-solving

Understanding of financial services

Communication skills

Familiarity with blockchain

Data-driven decision making

Job description

A tech company based in Cape Town is seeking a Software Engineer specializing in backend development. This role will involve collaborating with product teams, advocating for effective solutions, and developing quality code for financial services, especially in the FinTech sector. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in Java and Spring Boot and excellent problem-solving skills. The company offers a competitive salary, hybrid working, and opportunities for meaningful ownership through its employee option scheme.