Java Software Engineer

Andela; Johannesburg; Hybrid; ZAR 850,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Andela is seeking a Senior Java Developer to join a payment systems project within the banking and financial services sector. You will focus on backend development using Java and Spring Boot, delivering features within an established architecture and supporting frontend or cloud work when required.

This is a client-facing, hybrid role for professionals based in South Africa who can work onsite at client offices in Johannesburg approximately three days per week.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of professional software development experience.
• Strong hands-on experience with Java and Spring Boot.
• Proven experience building and maintaining backend services.
• Strong SQL and relational database skills.
• Experience implementing features within an established architecture.
• Strong debugging and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of delivery.
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills.
• Professional experience working within collaborative delivery teams.
• Currently based in South Africa.
• Ability to work onsite in Johannesburg, approximately three days per week.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain backend services using Java and Spring Boot.
• Build and integrate services with relational databases.
• Implement new features within an established system architecture.
• Write efficient SQL queries and contribute to database-related development.
• Troubleshoot technical issues and take ownership of solutions through completion.
• Collaborate with developers, architects, testers, and client stakeholders.
• Contribute to React frontend development when required.
• Support future cloud adoption and migration initiatives.
• Follow strict security, confidentiality, and data privacy policies.
• Communicate clearly and professionally in a client-facing consulting environment.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

Backend services

SQL

Relational databases

Client-facing skills

Tools

AWS

Job description

Andela exists to connect brilliance and opportunity. Since 2014, we have been dedicated to breaking down global barriers and accelerating the future of work for both technologists and organizations around the world. For technologists, Andela offers competitive long-term career opportunities with leading organizations, access to a global community of professionals, and educational opportunities with leading technology providers.

At Andela, we’re deeply passionate about creating long-lasting and transformative growth opportunities for all - and doing it in an E.P.I.C. way!

After applying for this role, you will join our Andela Community of brilliant technologists by passing a technical screening and live interview. As a community member, you’ll have access to many exclusive technologist roles. Join Andela today to access this opportunity and more in our global marketplace!

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About the Company

Our client is a South African technology consulting and software development company delivering solutions across banking and financial services. Its consultants work directly within client delivery teams and are expected to demonstrate strong technical ability, professionalism, ownership, and a consistently high standard of delivery.

About This Role

We are looking for a Senior Java Developer to join an established payment systems project within the banking and financial services sector.

You will focus primarily on backend development using Java and Spring Boot, implementing new services and delivering features within an existing architecture. While this is a backend-focused position, you should also be comfortable supporting frontend or cloud-related work when required.

This is a client‑facing, hybrid opportunity for professionals based in South Africa who can work onsite at client offices in Johannesburg approximately three days per week.

What You’ll Do

• Design, develop, test, and maintain backend services using Java and Spring Boot.
• Build and integrate services with relational databases.
• Implement new features within an established system architecture.
• Write efficient SQL queries and contribute to database‑related development.
• Troubleshoot technical issues and take ownership of solutions through completion.
• Collaborate with developers, architects, testers, and client stakeholders.
• Contribute to React frontend development when required.
• Support future cloud adoption and migration initiatives.
• Follow strict security, confidentiality, and data privacy policies.
• Communicate clearly and professionally in a client‑facing consulting environment.

Core Technology Stack

• Java
• Spring Boot
• SQL
• Backend services
• Relational databases

Must-Have Skills and Experience

• 6+ years of professional software development experience.
• Strong hands‑on experience with Java and Spring Boot.
• Proven experience building and maintaining backend services.
• Strong SQL and relational database skills.
• Experience implementing features within an established architecture.
• Strong debugging and problem‑solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of delivery.
• Excellent communication and client‑facing skills.
• Professional experience working within collaborative delivery teams.
• Currently based in South Africa.
• Ability to work onsite in Johannesburg, approximately three days per week.

Nice to Have

• Experience with React or the ability to contribute to frontend development.
• Exposure to AWS or cloud‑based environments.
• Experience working on payment systems.
• Banking or broader financial services industry experience.
• Experience working within consulting or client delivery environments.

At Andela, we know our strengths lie in our diverse community whose talents, perspectives, backgrounds, and orientations we take pride in. Andela is committed to nurturing a work environment where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. Everyone has the right to work in a professional atmosphere that promotes equal employment opportunities and prohibits discriminatory practices. Andela provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to factors including but not limited to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy (including breastfeeding), genetic information, HIV/AIDS or any other medical status, family or parental status, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. This commitment applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Our policies expressly prohibit any form of harassment and/or discrimination, as stated above