Node.js Developer | Payments | Java Exposure

Pbt-Group; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

PBT Group is seeking experienced Node.js Developers to join a high-performing engineering team delivering innovative payment solutions. You will design, develop and maintain backend services and secure, scalable payment platforms in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires Node.js expertise with Java exposure, and the initial engagement is a 6-month contract with potential for permanency based on performance and business needs.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4+ years' backend software development experience.
• Experience with Node.js and modern JavaScript/TypeScript stack.
• Proven experience building scalable APIs and microservices.
• Familiarity with secure, high-volume transaction processing.
• Experience with Agile software development environments.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and maintain scalable backend services using Node.js.
• Develop secure, high-performance APIs and microservices.
• Build and enhance payment processing functionality and system integrations.
• Produce clean, maintainable and well-tested code aligned to engineering standards.
• Participate in solution design, code reviews and CI/CD practices.
• Support production deployments and resolve issues in production.

Skills

Node.js

TypeScript

REST APIs

Microservices

SQL and NoSQL

Git

CI/CD

Unit Testing

Agile

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / IT

Diploma or related field

Tools

Docker

RabbitMQ or Kafka

Redis

MongoDB

Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions

AWS or Azure Cloud

Spring Boot

Job description

Be part of our team of Data Specialists and embark on a career of the future!

PBT Group is looking for experienced Node.js Developers to join a high-performing engineering team delivering innovative payment solutions within a fast-paced enterprise environment.

This is an exciting opportunity to work on modern, scalable payment platforms that process high volumes of secure transactions. You'll be responsible for designing, developing and maintaining backend services while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver resilient, high-quality software. Candidates with Node.js expertise and exposure to Java will be well suited to this role.

The initial engagement is a 6-month contract, with the intention of transitioning into a permanent position based on performance and business requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop and maintain scalable backend services using Node.js.

Develop secure, high-performance APIs and microservices.

Build and enhance payment processing functionality and system integrations.

Produce clean, maintainable and well-tested code aligned to engineering best practices.

Payments & Integrations

Develop integrations with internal and external payment systems.

Build and maintain RESTful APIs.

Troubleshoot and resolve integration and production issues.

Ensure solutions meet security, reliability and performance standards.

Software Engineering

Participate in solution design and technical discussions.

Perform code reviews and contribute to engineering standards.

Write unit and integration tests to ensure software quality.

Contribute to CI/CD and DevOps practices where applicable.

Work closely with Product Owners, Business Analysts, QA Engineers and Solution Architects.

Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, stand-ups and retrospectives.

Support production deployments and assist with issue resolution.

Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the engineering team.

Relevant Degree or Diploma in Computer Science, Information Technology or a related field.

Minimum 4+ years' experience in backend software development.

Experience working within Agile software development environments.

Experience building scalable, enterprise-grade applications.

Technical Skills

Node.js

TypeScript

REST APIs

Microservices

SQL and/or NoSQL Databases

Git

CI/CD

Unit Testing

Beneficial

Java

Spring Boot

Docker

RabbitMQ or Kafka

Redis

MongoDB

Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions

AWS or Azure Cloud

Payments Experience (Highly Advantageous)

Experience working with:

ISO 8583 (advantageous)

Secure API integrations

High-volume transaction processing

PCI-DSS environments (advantageous)

What We're Looking For

We're looking for developers who enjoy solving complex backend challenges and building secure, scalable systems. The ideal candidate is passionate about clean code, continuous improvement and delivering high-quality software within Agile teams.

You should:

Have strong problem-solving skills.

Take ownership of your work from design through deployment.

Be comfortable working in collaborative, cross-functional teams.

Enjoy learning new technologies and improving engineering practices.

Have a quality-first mindset with strong attention to detail.

Technical Excellence

Produces clean, maintainable and scalable code.

Continuously improves technical knowledge and delivery quality.

Works effectively with developers, testers and business stakeholders.

Shares knowledge and contributes positively to team success.

Communicates clearly and professionally.

Thrives in fast-paced Agile environments.

Responds positively to changing priorities.

Demonstrates initiative and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Results Driven

Delivers high-quality software within agreed timelines.

Takes ownership of deliverables and production support.

Focuses on continuous improvement and customer value.

Skills

Financial Services Information Technology (IT)