Senior Full-Stack Engineer - Java Microservices

Capitec Bank; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading bank in South Africa is seeking a skilled Software Engineer to join its team. The role involves developing and maintaining complex web applications, focusing on both front-end and back-end technologies such as Java, Angular, and AWS. Ideal candidates should have a strong background in fintech, experience with Java Spring Boot, and a keen understanding of API development and security compliance. This position offers opportunities for mentorship and growth within a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Background in Fintech or relevant Software Engineering Experience.
• A strong understanding of design patterns.
• Strong experience in Java Spring Boot.
• Advanced Microservice and event-driven architecture.
• Familiarity with secure API development and client data handling.
• An understanding of containerized applications (Kubernetes and Rancher).

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain products, including a suite of data products.
• Implement secure API integrations aligned with global best practices.
• Collaborate with feature teams across Capitec.
• Ensure security compliance through client approval mechanisms.
• Be involved in product design advising on technology solutions.
• Mentor engineers and testers to ensure end-to-end quality.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Interpersonal & Relationship Management Skills

Problem Solving Skills

Education

Grade 12 National Certificate / Vocational

Relevant tertiary qualification in Information Technology

Tools

Java Spring Boot

Angular

React

AWS Aurora MySQL

Postgres

Kubernetes

Rancher

Job description

A leading bank in South Africa is seeking a skilled Software Engineer to join its team. The role involves developing and maintaining complex web applications, focusing on both front-end and back-end technologies such as Java, Angular, and AWS. Ideal candidates should have a strong background in fintech, experience with Java Spring Boot, and a keen understanding of API development and security compliance. This position offers opportunities for mentorship and growth within a collaborative team environment.