Senior Java Developer - Payments & Scalable Systems

Hire Resolve; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Highly competitive salary based on experience

Job summary

A technology recruitment firm in South Africa is seeking an experienced Senior Java Developer to design and maintain payment processing systems. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in Java, proficiency with technologies like Spring and Hibernate, and a background in the financial services industry. This role requires strong problem-solving skills and excellent communication abilities. The company offers a highly competitive salary based on experience.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience in Java development.
• Experience in the financial services or payment processing industry is a plus.
• Proven experience with Java and modern Java frameworks (Spring, Hibernate, Quarkus).
• Experience with Kafka for event streaming and messaging.
• Knowledge of Apache Camel for routing and mediation.
• Proficiency with MySQL and Hibernate ORM.
• Competence in handling XML data formats and transformations.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex issues.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor junior developers and lead technical initiatives.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Create and enhance software solutions using Java and related technologies.
• Contribute to architectural decisions and design patterns.
• Work with technologies such as Kafka and Camel for integration.
• Utilize Hibernate and MySQL for effective data management.
• Ensure high-quality code through reviews and unit testing.
• Diagnose and resolve complex issues optimizing applications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver comprehensive solutions.

Skills

Java

Spring

Hibernate

Quarkus

Kafka

Camel

MySQL

XML

Problem-Solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field

Job description

A technology recruitment firm in South Africa is seeking an experienced Senior Java Developer to design and maintain payment processing systems. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in Java, proficiency with technologies like Spring and Hibernate, and a background in the financial services industry. This role requires strong problem-solving skills and excellent communication abilities. The company offers a highly competitive salary based on experience.