Java Developer

Communicate Finance; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Communicate Finance is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join a high-performing fintech team responsible for mission-critical transaction processing and third-party payment integrations. You will build scalable backend services, own key components, and help shape AI-enabled engineering practices.

The role emphasizes performance, reliability and secure software delivery. The ideal candidate has 7+ years of backend experience with Java, Spring, REST, and event-driven architectures, plus CI/CD

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of backend software engineering experience.
• Experience with high-volume, low-latency systems.
• Proficient in Java, Spring, and REST APIs.

Responsibilities

• Build scalable backend services for fintech platforms.
• Own critical backend components and ensure performance, reliability and security.
• Collaborate with AI/ML initiatives to influence engineering practices across the SDLC.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers as part of technical leadership.

Skills

Backend development

Java

Spring Framework

Spring Boot

RESTful APIs

Event-driven architecture

CI/CD

Performance optimization

Mentoring/leadership

Education

BS in Software/CS/Engineering

Job description

Job Description

What makes this role particularly exciting is the opportunity to influence how AI is adopted across the software development lifecycle. This team is actively exploring AI‑enabled engineering practices and is looking for developers who want to play a key role in shaping the future of software delivery.

My client is looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join a high‑performing fintech engineering team responsible for mission‑critical transaction processing systems and third‑party payment integrations. This is an opportunity to build software at scale, own critical backend services, and work on systems where performance, reliability, security, and correctness are non‑negotiable.

Skills & Experience

• 7+ years of professional backend software engineering experience.
• Strong experience building high‑volume, low‑latency applications.
• Advanced Java development skills with strong object‑oriented programming knowledge.
• Deep understanding of Spring Framework and Spring Boot.
• Experience designing and developing RESTful APIs.
• Experience working with event‑driven architecture.
• Strong knowledge of CI/CD implementation and software delivery best practices.
• Proven problem‑solving ability and passion for building quality software.
• Previous mentoring or technical leadership experience would be beneficial.

Qualification

Bachelor's Degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.