Senior Java Software Engineer

Engineered; Johannesburg; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Engineered in Johannesburg is seeking a Senior Java Developer for a fintech team. You will shape technical solutions, guide architectural decisions, and mentor other developers to ensure secure, reliable, and scalable systems.

This is a 12-month contract with a hybrid work pattern (3 days in-office, 2 days remote). Required: 8+ years as a software developer, strong back-end with RESTful APIs, and banking experience is advantageous.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience as a Software Developer.
• Strong back-end development skills with experience in RESTful APIs.
• Previous experience working with a bank (advantageous).

Responsibilities

• Shape technical solutions and guide architectural decisions.
• Mentor other developers to deliver secure, reliable, and scalable systems.
• Make key development decisions to ensure project success.
• Ensure systems are secure, reliable and built to scale.

Skills

Java

RESTful APIs

Backend development

Mentoring

Job description

We are looking for a Senior Java Developer for a Fintech company based in Johannesburg.

You will also help shape technical solutions, make key development decisions, mentor other developers and ensure systems are secure, reliable and built to scale.

This is a 12-month contract and is a hybrid role (3 days in-office, 2 days remote).

Required Skills & Experience:

• 8+ years of experience as a Software Developer.
• Strong back-end development skills with experience in RESTful APIs.
• Previous experience working with a bank (advantageous).