Senior Java Backend Engineer - Fintech & AI Delivery

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

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