Senior Backend Engineer - Node.js & Java (Fintech)

IQ Business Group; Stellenbosch; Vor Ort; ZAR 900.000 - 1.500.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

IQ Business Group is seeking an experienced Backend Developer to design, build, and optimize scalable banking and payment platforms. You will work on Node.js and Java services, implement data engineering pipelines, and ensure secure, compliant systems across the stack.

The role requires strong API design and performance tuning, plus collaboration with cross-functional squads to deliver robust solutions in a fintech setting.

Qualifikationen

• 5+ years of backend development experience.
• Strong expertise in Node.js and Java.
• Experience with data engineering, ETL processes, and database optimization.
• Solid understanding of SQL and NoSQL databases (PostgreSQL, MongoDB).
• Experience building and consuming RESTful APIs and GraphQL.

Aufgaben

• Develop and maintain backend services using Node.js and Java.
• Design and implement robust data engineering and ETL solutions.
• Build scalable, secure, and reliable systems aligned with banking standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate backend services and APIs.
• Participate in architecture discussions, code reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Troubleshoot and optimize application performance and scalability.

Kenntnisse

Backend development

Data engineering

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in CS/Engineering

Tools

Node.js

Java

PostgreSQL

MongoDB

REST APIs

GraphQL

Kafka

RabbitMQ

CI/CD

DevOps

Jobbeschreibung

IQ Business Group is seeking an experienced Backend Developer to design, build, and optimize scalable banking and payment platforms. You will work on Node.js and Java services, implement data engineering pipelines, and ensure secure, compliant systems across the stack.

The role requires strong API design and performance tuning, plus collaboration with cross-functional squads to deliver robust solutions in a fintech setting.